Chicago White Sox

Mason Adams left Friday’s game against the Reds with an apparent injury after a trainer visit in the second inning, per team updates, following a walk. (Source: Daryl Van Schouwen)

Fantasy Impact: Adams’ early exit Friday raises questions for the White Sox pitcher. A pending update will clarify his status, but fantasy managers, especially in dynasty leagues, should monitor this development closely.

Manager Will Venable said Friday that Mike Clevinger will be a top ninth-inning option for the White Sox, per team updates, with three strikeouts in two scoreless spring outings. (Source: Bruce Levine)

Fantasy Impact: Clevinger, shifting to relief with three strikeouts in two clean spring innings, could lead the White Sox in saves. Fantasy managers should target him early as a potential closer with upside.

Manager Will Venable confirmed Friday that Sean Burke will join the White Sox’s season-opening rotation, per team updates, after a strong MLB debut last year. (Source: Scott Merkin)

Fantasy Impact: Burke, with three runs and a 22:7 K:BB in 19 innings last season, secures a 2025 rotation spot despite a 4.62 Triple-A ERA. Fantasy managers should eye his upside as a prospect.

The White Sox optioned Jared Shuster to Triple-A Charlotte on Friday after he allowed nine runs on 15 hits and one walk in seven spring innings, per team updates. (Source: Daryl Van Schouwen)

Fantasy Impact: Shuster’s rough spring—nine runs in seven frames—lands him in Charlotte, where he may shift from relief to starting. His White Sox struggles dim his immediate fantasy outlook beyond deep-league stashes.

Jacob Amaya (hip) will start at shortstop and bat ninth in Friday’s spring game against the Reds, per team updates, after missing time earlier this week. (Source: Chicago White Sox)

Fantasy Impact: Amaya, sidelined briefly by a hip issue, returns Friday but struggles with a 2-for-16 mark and eight strikeouts in nine games. Chase Meidroth’s edge for shortstop dims Amaya’s fantasy outlook to a bench role.

Blake Larson, a 2024 draft pick, had Tommy John surgery in January after an elbow injury during a minicamp, per team updates. (Source: MLB Pipeline)

Fantasy Impact: Larson, the No. 68 pick last year, faces a delay post-surgery but could return by early 2026. His plus fastball and slider make him a dynasty league prospect to watch, pending a full recovery.

Matt Thaiss is expected to secure a spot on the White Sox’s Opening Day roster, according to team projections. He’s posted six hits in 19 at-bats with three strikeouts this spring. (Source: Scott Merkin)

Fantasy Impact: Thaiss, a new White Sox addition, has shown a steady bat this spring with six hits in 19 at-bats. Though prospects Kyle Teel and Edgar Quero may limit his time later, he’s poised for early-season action. Fantasy managers in deep leagues might consider him as a short-term catcher option.

White Sox manager Will Venable said Thursday that Benintendi (hand) took swings in the batting cage and "felt really good," per Daryl Van Schouwen of the Chicago Sun-Times. (Source: Daryl Van Schouwen)

Fantasy Impact: Benintendi’s recovery appears to be moving in the right direction after a recent scan on his fractured right hand showed positive results. While Opening Day remains a long shot, Venable hasn't ruled it out entirely, emphasizing confidence in Benintendi’s progress. The 29-year-old is expected to resume his role as Chicago’s everyday left fielder once fully healthy.

Brandon Drury has a chance to earn a roster spot with the White Sox to start the regular season, per team reports. (Source: Scott Merkin)

Fantasy Impact: Drury, coming off a shaky 2024 after back-to-back .800+ OPS seasons, shines with 9-for-30, a homer, and five doubles this spring—likely a bench piece amid Chicago’s green lineup, he’s worth watching. Fantasy managers in deeper leagues can grab him; his multi-position bat could sneak into value.

Chase Meidroth (calf) will start at shortstop and bat leadoff in Wednesday’s Cactus League game against the Angels, per team reports. (Source: Daryl Van Schouwen)

Fantasy Impact: Meidroth, out since Saturday’s calf cramps vs. the Dodgers, steps back in—Colson Montgomery’s Tuesday Triple-A Charlotte shift lifts his Opening Day chances, with Brooks Baldwin, versatile at 2B and CF, as the key SS foe, possibly headed for utility duty. Fantasy managers in deeper leagues can lock him in; his SS path’s clearing up.

Josh Rojas is expected to begin the regular season as the White Sox’s second baseman, per team reports. (Source: Scott Merkin)

Fantasy Impact: Rojas, a winter pickup and rare vet for Chicago’s Opening Day lineup, shifts from his third base norm to a steady 2B glove—hitting .304 with two extra-base hits and two steals in 23 spring at-bats, he’s locked in. Fantasy managers in deeper leagues can plug him in; his multi-position bat brings sneaky value.

Lenyn Sosa has gone 8-for-22 with four walks and six strikeouts in Cactus League action, per team reports.

Fantasy Impact: Sosa, out of options, entered camp with a roster edge—his 8-for-22 spring clip, despite just two extra-base hits and no homers, builds on a hot 1.018 OPS over his last 21 games of 2024, hinting at untapped upside amid a fuzzy White Sox role. Fantasy managers in deeper leagues can snag him; he’s a sleeper with sneaky pop.

The White Sox have optioned Colson Montgomery to Triple-A Charlotte. (Source: White Sox on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Montgomery hit .111, with one home run, and two RBI in nine at-bats this spring. The 23-year-old will continue to develop and could make his MLB debut later in the season.

The White Sox have optioned Owen White to Triple-A Charlotte. (Source: White Sox on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: White tossed one scoreless inning for the White Sox this spring. The 25-year-old will continue to focus on his development at the Triple-A level.

The White Sox have optioned Nick Nastrini to Triple-A Charlotte. (Source: White Sox on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Nastrini posted a 3.52 ERA and a 1.43 WHIP in three spring outings with the White Sox. The 25-year-old posted a 7.07 ERA and a 1.91 WHIP in nine games last season.

Drew Thorpe (elbow) will start throwing live batting practice Tuesday, per team reports. (Source: Scott Merkin)

Fantasy Impact: Thorpe’s been firing bullpens since mid-February—now greenlit for live hitters, he’ll log several BP sessions before shifting to a five-day cycle, setting up a rehab stint with a White Sox minor league squad. Fantasy managers in deeper leagues can track him; his rotation path’s taking shape.

Korey Lee (hand) will start at catcher and hit eighth in Saturday’s Cactus League matchup against the Dodgers, per team reports. (Source: Chicago White Sox)

Fantasy Impact: Lee, 26, shook off a bruised hand from Wednesday’s early exit—hitting 3-for-9 with two RBI and two runs over five spring games, he’s locked in as Chicago’s main catcher for Opening Day. Fantasy managers in deeper leagues can slot him as a solid C2; his bat’s showing life.

Juan Carela to undergo season-ending Tommy John surgery in the coming days. (Source: James Fegan on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Carela will miss the 2025 season and likely won't return to the mound until the summer of 2026.

Prelander Berroa to undergo season-ending Tommy John surgery in the coming days. (Source: James Fegan on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Berroa was initially diagnosed with a Grade 1 elbow strain following a Cactus League appearance in late February. However, further testing revealed more extensive damage, and he will be sidelined for the 2025 season.

Oscar Colás exited Thursday’s Cactus League matchup against the Giants with a sprained right wrist, per team reports. (Source: Chicago White Sox)

Fantasy Impact: Colás, 26, is day-to-day—nothing dire, per the White Sox, though he might skip a few exhibition games after going 4-for-15 with an RBI and two runs across nine spring outings. He’s in the mix for a roster spot. Fantasy managers in deeper leagues can keep him on the watchlist; his bat’s showing life, and a quick recovery keeps him relevant.