Hagen Smith

White Sox pitching prospect Hagen Smith will not break camp with the team to begin the 2026 season.

Fantasy Impact

The news is hardly a surprise, as the rebuilding White Sox surely want to be careful with their 22-year-old left-hander, who has not pitched above Double-A. He did fare well at that level, however, in 2025, when he posted a 3.57 ERA in 20 starts, albeit with a concerning 17.6% BB%, as well.

White Sox GM Chris Getz said pitching prospect Hagen Smith was experiencing some elbow soreness.

Fantasy Impact

It was reported earlier this week that Smith was "taking a break" for biomechanics. He underwent an MRI that showed nothing concerning. He could resume playing catch next week.

White Sox No. 3 prospect Hagen Smith is taking a break for biomechanics work.

Fantasy Impact

The same goes for the White Sox No. 9 prospect Jairo Iriarte. They are having their workloads managed this season. It is unclear how long the break will last.

White Sox pitching prospect Hagen Smith will have his workload managed at Double-A Birmingham.

Fantasy Impact

Smith is dealing with fatigue as his velocity took a dip in his most recent outing. He will have his next start skipped to give him extra rest.

The White Sox sent Hagen Smith to minor league camp on Thursday, per team reports.

Fantasy Impact

Smith, nabbed fifth overall in the 2024 draft, dazzled with three scoreless innings and four punchouts over two Cactus League stints—hinting at a speedy climb through the ranks. But with the White Sox in no hurry to contend, they won’t rush him. Fantasy managers in dynasty leagues should stash this lefty gem; his arm’s electric, though redraft relevance is a ways off.