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Sam Antonacci • SS • White Sox

Sam Antonacci Still Worth Adding Despite Slow Start to MLB Career?

Chicago White Sox outfielder/second baseman Sam Antonacci was called up for his MLB debut on Wednesday after posting a .979 OPS across his first 67 plate appearances at Triple-A. However, the 23-year-old has struggled out of the gates in the big leagues with just one hit and one run scored across his first 19 plate appearances. Antonacci is also a speed threat who stole 48 bases in 116 minor league games in 2025, but he's yet to record his first major league steal. On the plus side, Antonacci has drawn two walks and struck out just once. His ability to control the strike zone was one of the biggest reasons for his effectiveness in the minors, as he posted a 13.3% walk rate in 2025. If he continues to make contact and draw walks, Antonacci should pull out of his current skid. He's still a worthy waiver-wire gamble for fantasy managers in need of speed.

15 hours ago

Seranthony Domínguez • RP • White Sox

Seranthony Dominguez to Remain Closer Despite Shaky Start?

Chicago White Sox relief pitcher Seranthony Dominguez could be on a short leash after another tough outing on Thursday. Dominguez took the blown save after allowing three runs on two hits over 0.1 innings of work. He cleaned up his act on Saturday with a scoreless inning, but walked two batters over his inning of work. The right-hander has blown two saves and has a horrendous 7.50 ERA and a 1.83 WHIP over his six innings of work. He'll likely remain in the closer role for now, with the White Sox not having much competition for saves in their bullpen right now.

19 hours ago

Noah Schultz • SP • White Sox

Noah Schultz Still Worth Picking Up After Shaky Debut?

Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Noah Schultz didn't have an ideal beginning to his MLB career. The rookie southpaw allowed four runs (three earned) on three hits, while walking four batters across 4.1 innings of work. The good news is that Schultz struck out four batters and retired five of the last six batters he faced. The 22-year-old figures to get a few turns through the rotation until Jonathan Cannon (hip) is cleared to return from the Injured List. Fantasy managers who added Schultz should hold onto him and hope for better results his next time on the bump. He's lined up to face the Athletics on Sunday, so we'll see how he does against that young stud lineup. The young southpaw has great strikeout upside, so fantasy managers should just ride the wave with Schultz.

2 days ago

Kyle Teel • C • White Sox

Kyle Teel to Start Rehab Assignment on Monday

Chicago White Sox catcher Kyle Teel (hamstring) will be with the team in Sacramento for their series against the Athletics and will then report to Triple-A Charlotte to start a minor-league rehab assignment on Monday, per MLB.com. Teel's last recovery component will be running at 100% after he was placed on the 10-day injured list with a right-hamstring strain. Barring a setback on his rehab assignment, Teel should be back with the Pale Hose in early May. Teel has yet to make his 2026 debut because of his hamstring injury, but when he does, he should see the majority of playing time behind the dish in Chicago. Until then, Edgar Quero and Reese McGuire will continue to split the catching duties for the White Sox. Teel was a 14th overall pick by the Boston Red Sox in 2023 out of Virginia, and he hit .273/.375/.411 with a .786 OPS, eight homers, 35 RBI, 38 runs, and three stolen bases in 78 games in his rookie campaign in 2025.

2 days ago

Everson Pereira • CF • White Sox

Everson Pereira Extends Power Surge on Thursday

Chicago White Sox outfielder Everson Pereira blasted his third home run of the season on Thursday in the White Sox's 5-3 loss to the Tampa Bay Rays. He finished the game going 2-for-3 with a walk, an RBI, and a run scored as part of his home run. Pereira has not gotten a ton of playing time thus far this season, with only 25 plate appearances through 19 games, but he has made the most of his opportunities, slashing .304/.360/.739 with five RBI and five runs scored. With a small sample size thus far in 2026, his underlying metrics support the small breakout, as evidenced by his .297 xBA, .444 xwOBA, and 93.4 mph average exit velocity. If Pereira continues to take advantage of his opportunities, he could earn more and more playing time as the season continues. The 25-year-old does not have much of a track record at the big leagues to go off of, so fantasy managers should not be chomping at the bit to pick him up just yet, but perhaps someone to keep their eye on moving forward.

2 days ago

Seranthony Domínguez • RP • White Sox

Seranthony Dominguez Falling Out of Closer Job?

Chicago White Sox closer Seranthony Dominguez took the loss on Thursday against the Tampa Bay Rays and got tagged with his second blown save of the season. Dom nguez has now converted three of his five save opportunities. In Thursday's outing, Dom nguez entered the contest with a 3-2 lead, allowing three earned runs on two hits and one walk in 1/3 of an inning pitched. Dom nguez's other blown save came earlier in the season against Milwaukee and was also a blow-up type of outing, where he allowed two earned runs on one walk and two hits. He now has a 7.50 ERA and 1.83 WHIP through seven appearances. All five of his earned runs allowed came in the two blown save opportunities. The White Sox do not have much competition for bullpen arms to dethrone Dom nguez as closer just yet; however, he is running on thin ice and could be in jeopardy of losing the role if he doesn't provide more consistency moving forward. Fantasy managers who drafted Dom nguez as their back-end closer may want to begin to think of potential contingency plans on the off chance the White Sox do decide to try someone else out.

2 days ago

Sam Antonacci • SS • White Sox

Sam Antonacci Officially Called Up by White Sox

The Chicago White Sox officially have recalled outfield/infield prospect Sam Antonacci from Triple-A Charlotte on Wednesday, according to Bruce Levine of 670 The Score. Antonacci will receive his first big-league call-up after going 15-for-48 (.313) with two home runs, seven RBI, five stolen bases, and six runs scored in 14 games at Charlotte. The 23-year-old is ranked as Chicago's No. 9 prospect, per MLB Pipeline, and he could see regular playing time against right-handed pitching in the majors at various positions. Antonacci has mostly played left field in the minors in 2026, but he also has experience at all four infield spots down on the farm. He has a compact swing from the left side of the plate and plenty of plate discipline for a young prospect. There's not a ton of power with Antonacci, but he's worth considering off the waiver wire in deeper leagues for his potential speed contributions. In the long term, second base might be his best path to regular playing time. UPDATE: Antonacci is starting at second base and is batting fifth in his MLB debut on Wednesday against the Tampa Bay Rays.

4 days ago

Sam Antonacci • SS • White Sox

Sam Antonacci an Elite Option for Speed Among Stash Candidates

Chicago White Sox infield/outfield prospect Sam Antonacci holds high-end stash upside among hitting prospects. Reports last weekend suggested that the White Sox were set to call up Antonacci to the big leagues, but since this transaction has yet to occur, the team may feel he needs additional development in Triple-A. Entering the season, Antonacci was not on the stash radar in most formats as he sat as the No. 9-ranked prospect in the system on MLB.com. However, he has performed at an elite level at Triple-A and is beginning to tap into his power upside. Through 14 games with Charlotte, Antonacci has gone deep twice, swiped five bags while holding a .313/.500/.479 line. Last summer, Antonacci hit just five home runs in the lower levels while stealing 48 bases over 116 games. If Antonacci can continue this power trajectory, he could hold 10/30 upside once he reaches the South Side. Given Chicago's current lineup, Antonacci is a top hitter prospect to stash in standard category leagues, given his speed potential.

4 days ago

Grant Taylor • RP • White Sox

Grant Taylor Not Expected to Make Anymore Traditional Starts

Chicago White Sox general manager Chris Getz said that he doesn't envision more traditional starts for right-hander Grant Taylor this year, according to Josh Frydman of WGN News. At best, Taylor might work up to three innings in the future as an opener. The 23-year-old is sort of in a transition phase in 2026 as the White Sox slowly work to ramp him back up as a full-time starting pitcher for next year. Taylor has made seven appearances this year (four starts) and has allowed just one earned run on six hits while walking two and striking out 10 in 8 1/3 innings pitched. He had a 4.91 ERA and 1.42 WHIP with 54 strikeouts, 15 walks, and his first six career saves in 36 appearances (two starts) over 36 2/3 innings last year in his first year in the majors. Taylor has looked pretty solid so far in 2026, but his fantasy upside will be capped with an innings limit of around 100 planned for this year. Durability issues and workload concerns make him a shaky saves option for fantasy managers in deeper leagues.

5 days ago

Braden Montgomery • RF • White Sox

Braden Montgomery Heating Up After Two-Homer Game

Chicago White Sox outfield prospect Braden Montgomery belted a pair of home runs on Sunday at Double-A Birmingham, breaking a 3-for-26 (.115) slump. Chicago's top-ranked prospect hit a home run in his first game of the season, but went into a seven-game slump immediately after, and hopefully Sunday's two-home run effort is a sign he's about to break out of that funk. Despite the poor hitting results, the switch-hitter has been getting on base with a strong 18.6 percent walk rate thus far, a trait he displayed throughout 2025. The former first-round draft pick climbed from Single-A to Double-A in 2025, hitting well at each stop and producing a .270/.360/.444 slash line with 12 home runs, 14 steals, and an 11.0 percent walk rate in 121 games overall. The 22-year-old could see a late-season call-up, but before that, he'll need to keep hitting and earn a promotion to Triple-A, so, for now, he is not a stash candidate in redraft leagues.

5 days ago

Sam Antonacci • SS • White Sox

Sam Antonacci Not Guaranteed to Earn a Promotion Yet?

The Chicago White Sox have not yet decided to promote utility prospect Sam Antonacci from the minors, according to Bruce Levine of 670 The Score. This update conflicts with a previous report from Elijah Evans of Just Baseball, who said that Antonacci would be called up on Tuesday. There has been plenty of confusion about the timeline for his debut, though it does seem like he'll be called up eventually. The 23-year-old game is slashing .317/.509/.488 with two homers, six RBI, four steals, a 24.1% walk rate, a 10.3% strikeout rate, and 171 wRC+ through 12 games at Triple-A so far this season. He also offers defensive versatility with experience playing all four infield spots, plus left field. Antonacci ranks #86 among prospects in Eric Cross' latest dynasty fantasy baseball rankings for RotoBaller.

7 days ago

Sam Antonacci • SS • White Sox

Is Sam Antonacci a Top Option for Speed Off the Waiver Wire?

Chicago White Sox infield prospect Sam Antonacci has yet to make his MLB debut. However, the team is expected to promote him from Triple-A for the start of their three-game set on Tuesday against the Tampa Bay Rays. Antonacci has gotten off to a hot start this season in the minors, hitting .317/.509/.488 with two home runs, six RBI, six runs scored, and four stolen bases across 58 plate appearances. Across 519 minor league plate appearances in 2025, Antonacci got on base at a .433 clip and stole 48 bags. He also hit just five home runs, so fantasy managers should not expect Antonacci to provide much in the power categories. Still, Antonacci should be able to carve out a regular role with the White Sox with even modest production at the plate and could be a valuable source of speed for fantasy managers to target on the waiver wire.

7 days ago

Noah Schultz • SP • White Sox

Noah Schultz is a High Upside Waiver Wire Add

Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Noah Schultz was called up to the Major Leagues on Saturday. The southpaw is expected to make his big league debut on Tuesday. This debut will come with high expectations after being taken 26th overall during the 2022 MLB Draft. Schultz was ranked as the team's No. 2 ranked prospect ahead of his call-up. Schultz spent most of his time in Double-A before making a brief stint in Triple-A in 2026. The rookie southpaw struck out 19 hitters across 14 innings in Triple-A before receiving the call to the big leagues. Given his high strikeout upside, Schultz is immediately worth an add in 12-team formats ahead of his debut.

7 days ago

Sam Antonacci • SS • White Sox

Sam Antonacci Slated to Make MLB Debut on Tuesday

Chicago White Sox infield/outfield prospect Sam Antonacci is slated to be promoted to the MLB roster ahead of their contest on Tuesday, according to Elijah Evans of Just Baseball Media. Antonacci is currently ranked as the No. 9 overall prospect in the team's system on MLB.com. In the 2025 campaign, Antonacci spent his time at both High-A and Double-A, logging 116 total games. During this stint, Antonacci held an overall .291/.433/.409 slash line with 21 doubles, five home runs, and an impressive 48 stolen bases. Through the opening part of the 2026 campaign, Antonacci has moved up to Triple-A, where he has looked quite comfortable, carrying an elite .317/.509/.488 line with two home runs and four stolen bases. While his power upside may be low, he possesses elite speed, which makes him worth adding in all standard 12-team leagues ahead of his upcoming MLB debut.

7 days ago

Noah Schultz • SP • White Sox

White Sox to Promote Top Pitching Prospect Noah Schultz

According to Elijah Evans of Just Baseball Media, the Chicago White Sox are promoting top left-handed pitching prospect Noah Schultz to the major leagues. He is expected to make his MLB debut on Tuesday. The southpaw is considered the team's No. 2-ranked prospect on MLB.com and the overall No. 49 prospect in the sport. Schultz joined the White Sox system with the 26th overall pick in the 2022 MLB Draft. In 2025, Schultz spent most of his time with Double-A, where he logged 56 2/3 innings with a 3.34 ERA before earning a brief taste of Triple-A. However, in 2026, Schultz looked dominant at Triple-A, prompting an early promotion. Through his first three games of the season (14 innings), the left-hander has struck out 19 hitters while holding a 1.29 ERA and a 0.43 WHIP. Given his high-end strikeout upside, he is worth adding in all 12-team leagues ahead of his eventual MLB debut.

Apr 11

Seranthony Domínguez • RP • White Sox

Seranthony Dominguez Tallies Second Save for White Sox

Chicago White Sox right-hander Seranthony Dominguez tallied his second save of the season on Thursday in the White Sox's 2-0 victory over the Kansas City Royals. He had a clean ninth inning, allowing one walk and striking out two Royals batters. Dominguez has now secured two saves in three total opportunities after a disappointing effort in his first save chance, where he allowed two earned runs in 1/3 innings against the Milwaukee Brewers back on March 29. Since that blown save, Dominguez has recorded three converted on three consecutive scoreless outings and has racked up a win and two saves in that time, and appears to have a clear grip on the closer role for the White Sox so long as he keeps converting his chances to close out games. On the season, Dominguez owns a 3.86 ERA and 1.50 WHIP with five strikeouts and three walks in five appearances.

Apr 10

Shane Smith • SP • White Sox

White Sox Option Shane Smith to Triple-A

The Chicago White Sox optioned right-hander Shane Smith to Triple-A Charlotte on Wednesday and selected the contract of left-hander Tyler Schweitzer from Charlotte in a corresponding move. Things have unraveled quickly for Smith early in the 2026 season. In his first three starts, he allowed 12 runs (10 earned) on 12 hits (one homer) while walking nine and striking out 11 in 8 1/3 innings pitched. Although he was the team's Opening Day starter, he'll be sent to the farm to work out some of his issues. Fantasy managers are hoping that Smith is back in Chicago sooner rather than later. For now, Jonathan Cannon could take Smith's starting rotation spot. Smith, 26, was a first-time All-Star in 2025 as a rookie, going 7-8 with a 3.81 ERA (4.10 FIP) and 1.19 WHIP with 145 strikeouts and 58 walks in 146 1/3 innings over 29 starts. So far, Smith is already off to the dreaded sophomore slump, but there is plenty of time to turn things around.

Apr 8

Munetaka Murakami • 3B • White Sox

Munetaka Murakami Resting on Tuesday

Chicago White Sox third baseman Munetaka Murakami is getting the day off on Tuesday against the visiting Baltimore Orioles, according to MLB.com. Lenyn Sosa will make the start at the hot corner for the Pale Hose and will hit second against Orioles left-hander Trevor Rogers. This will be Murakami's first day off of the year. The 26-year-old Japanese infielder has gone just 7-for-34 (.206) in his first 10 major-league games, but he's provided plenty of power for fantasy managers, slugging four home runs and driving in seven while scoring eight runs in his 42 plate appearances. He's added seven walks while striking out 13 times. Murakami has hit a bit of a rough patch of late after his strong start, going 2-for-16 in the last five games, so the White Sox will give him a breather against a left-hander. If Murakami doesn't lower his strikeout rate, he's going to be a drain on fantasy managers' batting average while still providing solid power potential.

Apr 7

Brooks Baldwin • LF • White Sox

Brooks Baldwin Undergoes Season-Ending Elbow Surgery

Chicago White Sox infielder Brooks Baldwin (elbow) elected to have a season-ending UCL internal-brace surgery on his right elbow last Wednesday, April 1, according to White Sox beat reporter Brooke Fletcher. Baldwin was placed on the 10-day injured list back on March 26. He is expected to be ready for spring training next year. The 25-year-old utility player injured his elbow during spring training. Baldwin debuted in the big leagues with the Pale Hose in 2024 and hit just .211 (24-for-114) with two homers before slashing .240/.290/.407 with a .697 OPS, 11 home runs, 38 RBI, 32 runs scored, and five stolen bases in 103 games played in his second season in 2025. He'll be hoping to be 100% recovered in time for spring training in 2027 as he attempts to win a roster spot on the big-league squad.

Apr 7

Austin Hays • LF • White Sox

White Sox Place Austin Hays on 10-Day Injured List With Hamstring Strain

The Chicago White Sox announced on Tuesday that they placed outfielder Austin Hays (hamstring) on the 10-day injured list with a right-hamstring strain and selected the contract of outfielder Dustin Harris from Triple-A Charlotte in a corresponding move. The move comes after Hays injured his right hamstring while on defense in Monday's game against the Baltimore Orioles. With the veteran outfielder on the shelf, Andrew Benintendi should see more action in left field for the Pale Hose. The 30-year-old veteran was off to a slow start at the plate for the White Sox before his injury, going 7-for-32 (.219) with a home run, six RBI, and two runs scored in nine games in his first year on the South Side in Chicago. In addition to Benintendi, Derek Hill, Tanner Murray, and Harris could see some playing time in left field until Hays is cleared to come off the IL, potentially before the end of April.

Apr 7

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