Chicago White Sox

White Sox GM Chris Getz said that INF/OF prospect Caleb Bonemer will begin the season at Triple-A. (Source: James Fegan on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Bonemer recently posted strong numbers while playing in the Arizona Fall League. He will have a chance to make his debut at some point next season.

White Sox president of baseball operations Chris Getz said that Hagen Smith is going to remain in the bullpen for 2027.

Fantasy Impact: Smith was previously a starter in the minors, but he will remain a reliever in the majors with Grant Taylor making the move to being a starter. Smith posted a 1.29 ERA and 0.96 WHIP with 41 strikeouts in 28 innings in relief for the White Sox this past season.

White Sox president of baseball operations Chris Getz said that “Grant Taylor is going to be going into the rotation for us.” (Source: FutureSox)

Fantasy Impact: Taylor posted a 2.25 ERA and 1.07 WHIP in 84 innings last season in a multi-inning role for the White Sox. He will be stretched out into a full-time starter this offseason for them.

The White Sox signed RHP Alec Marsh to a minor league contract with an invitation to spring training.

Fantasy Impact: Marsh has not pitched in the past couple of years after spending time with the Royals. He remains in the AL Central with the White Sox.

Brooks Baldwin said he’s fully recovered from UCL surgery and will be ready to go in spring training. (Source: MLB)

Fantasy Impact: Baldwin will figure to compete for a roster spot with the White Sox heading into next season.

The White Sox claimed 3B Graham Pauley off waivers from the Marlins.

Fantasy Impact: Pauley slashed .211/.257/.373 with four home runs and 25 RBI in 62 games for the Marlins last season.

The White Sox sent Junior Perez outright to Triple-A Charlotte.

Fantasy Impact: Perez loses his spot on the White Sox 40-man roster.

The White Sox sent Ky Bush outright to Triple-A Charlotte.

Fantasy Impact: Bush hasn’t pitched since undergoing Tommy John surgery prior to the 2025 season.

Sean Burke will start Game 5 against the Guardians. (Source: James Fegan on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Burke came in during the third inning off Game 2 and allowing one run over 5 1/3 innings. He'll look to help send the White Sox to the ALCS.

Sean Newcomb will be the opener for Game 3 of the ALDS against the Guardians on Wednesday. (Source: James Fegan)

Fantasy Impact: Newcomb will look to help lead the White Sox to the ALCS.

Anthony Kay will start in Game 2 of the ALDS against the Guardians.

Fantasy Impact: Kay threw 22 pitches over 1 1/3 innings out of the bullpen in Game 1. Sean Burke will work behind him in a bulk role.

Sam Antonacci went 2-for-3 in a win over the Rockies with one double, one walk and one stolen base.

Fantasy Impact: Antonacci caught fire at the plate to end the regular season, picking up hits in each of his last six contests. The rookie enters the postseason as one of the more impactful options as part of a streaky White Sox lineup for manager Will Venable, batting .277 with eight home runs, 48 RBI, 81 runs scored, and 20 stolen bases through 140 games.

Andrew Benintendi went 1-for-2 in a loss to the Rockies with a three-run home run and one walk.

Fantasy Impact: Benintendi has struggled at the plate of late, picking up hits in four of his last 10 contests. The 32-year-old remains another inconsistent bat in the White Sox lineup for manager Will Venable late in the season, batting .240 with 15 home runs, 78 RBI, 58 runs scored, and one stolen base across 141 games.

Luisangel Acuna went 1-for-2 in a loss to the Rockies with a solo home run.

Fantasy Impact: Acuna has underwhelmed at the plate of late, recording a hit for the first time in his last 13 contests. The 24-year-old has disappointed when part of the White Sox lineup for manager Will Venable to this point, batting .227 with two home runs, 13 RBI, 22 runs scored, and 17 stolen bases across 102 games.

Brenton Doyle went 1-for-2 in a loss to the Rockies with a solo home run.

Fantasy Impact: Doyle continues a solid stretch at the plate of late, registering hits in eight of his last 10 contests. The outfielder has struggled with lapses in consistency at the plate for much of the season, slashing .233 with five home runs, 14 RBI, 34 runs scored, and 14 stolen bases across 86 games.

Miguel Vargas went 0-for-2 in a loss to the Rockies with three walks, two runs scored, and one stolen base.

Fantasy Impact: Vargas continues an impactful stretch of late, driving in runs in six of his last eight contests. The infielder provides manager Will Venable with one of the more explosive bats as part of a streaky White Sox lineup, carrying an .837 OPS with 33 home runs, 93 RBI, 106 runs scored, and 22 stolen bases across 159 games.

Davis Martin allowed three runs (two earned) on three hits and one walk while striking out one over 2/3 of an inning in Saturday's loss to the Rockies.

Fantasy Impact: Martin continues a strong stretch of late, allowing two runs or less in five of his last seven trips to the mound. The right-hander offered manager Will Venable one of the more stable arms as part of an inconsistent White Sox rotation for much of the season, carrying a 3.95 ERA and 1.32 WHIP with a 9-8 record and 7.5 K/9 ratio across 29 appearances.

The White Sox placed C Jake Rogers on the paternity list.

Fantasy Impact: Rogers will miss Chicago’s final two regular-season games while on paternity leave.

The White Sox recalled C Drew Romo from Triple-A Charlotte.

Fantasy Impact: Romo will be up for the final two games of the regular season with Jake Rogers placed on the paternity list.

Chase Meidroth is not in the lineup for Saturday’s game against the Rockies.

Fantasy Impact: Meidroth will sit a second straight game due to left hamstring discomfort.