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Andrew Benintendi • LF • White Sox

Andrew Benintendi is Scratched with Neck Stiffness

Chicago White Sox outfielder Andrew Benintendi (neck) has been scratched from the starting lineup ahead of Saturday's game against the Seattle Mariners. Benintendi is dealing with neck stiffness, so the team will pull him out of the lineup. Fantasy managers should consider him day-to-day for now. Randal Grichuk will take over the designated hitter spot and bat eighth versus right-hander Luis Castillo on Saturday. Normally, Benintendi's status isn't relevant, but he is hitting over .300 during May. He could be someone to keep an eye on in deep leagues.

11 hours ago

Kyle Teel • C • White Sox

Kyle Teel Could Start Rehab Assignment Next Week

Chicago White Sox catcher Kyle Teel (hamstring) will run the bases to test his hamstring this weekend. If all goes well, he could go on a minor-league rehab assignment next week, according to Scott Merkin of MLB.com. Teel has been on the 10-day injured list all season to this point with a right-hamstring strain, but if he's cleared to begin a rehab assignment, he could be activated to make his 2026 season debut by next weekend. When the 24-year-old is finally cleared to return to the major-league roster, he should operate as Chicago's primary backstop. The former first-rounder (14th overall) by the Boston Red Sox in 2023 out of Virginia handled himself well in 78 games across 297 plate appearances in his rookie campaign in 2025 with the Pale Hose, slashing .273/.375/.411 with a .786 OPS, eight home runs, 35 RBI, 38 runs scored, and three stolen bases. Fantasy managers looking to upgrade at the catching position may want to stash Teel now. He's currently rostered in just 10% of Yahoo leagues, so he's widely available.

Yesterday

Braden Montgomery • RF • White Sox

Braden Montgomery Notches First Triple-A Hit as MLB Debut Inches Closer

Chicago White Sox outfield prospect Braden Montgomery went 1-for-5 with a single in his second game at the Triple-A level on Wednesday. He's now just 1-for-9 since his promotion, but he posted a fantastic .296/.412/.565 slash line with six homers, a 16.2% walk rate, and 148 wRC+ when he was at Double-A this year. We expect that Montgomery will fare well at the plate in Charlotte, even though he has just one hit through his first two games. He's widely regarded as a plus hitter with impressive power and glovework. The 23-year-old also has high draft capital as a former first-round pick. Montgomery ranks #19 among outfield prospects in RotoBaller's latest fantasy baseball dynasty rankings. Now that he's just one level away from the majors, he's absolutely worth stashing in anticipation of his eventual debut.

2 days ago

Braden Montgomery • RF • White Sox

Is Braden Montgomery Nearing His MLB Debut?

Chicago White Sox top prospect Braden Montgomery is quickly approaching his MLB debut and could reach the big leagues much sooner than anticipated. The team's No. 1-ranked prospect and the overall No. 31 prospect according to MLB.com began the 2026 campaign with Double-A but has since been promoted to Triple-A, putting him just one stop away from the majors. At Double-A (27 games), Montgomery showcased his elite raw potential, posting a .313/.429/.606 line with five doubles, six home runs, and two stolen bases. Last summer, Montgomery spent most of his time with High-A before joining Double-A later in the second half of the campaign. Currently, the White Sox do not have much depth in the outfield as they recently turned to fellow prospect Sam Antonacci to hold the starting left field job. If Montgomery is able to carry this momentum into his first stint with Triple-A, he could debut in the coming weeks.

3 days ago

Braden Montgomery • RF • White Sox

Braden Montgomery Promoted to Triple-A, Entering Must-Stash Territory?

Chicago White Sox outfielder Braden Montgomery was promoted to Triple-A Charlotte on Sunday, according to Brooke Fletcher. The young stud outfielder is well deserving of a promotion after crushing the ball at Double-A. In 26 games, Montgomery is slashing .316/.430/.621 with six home runs, 22 RBI, and 20 walks. The former first-round pick from 2024 could be on the fast track to the South Side of Chicago. The White Sox could certainly use help in the outfield, so they might not be shy to call up Montgomery, assuming he continues this level of play at Triple-A. Fantasy managers in deep leagues should consider stashing Montgomery in case he does receive the call to The Show soon.

6 days ago

Noah Schultz • SP • White Sox

Noah Schultz is Gaining Value After Another Quality Outing

Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Noah Schultz turned in another solid performance versus the San Diego Padres on Friday. The southpaw tossed six shutout innings, allowing two hits, three walks, and struck out two batters. Schultz has now allowed two earned runs or fewer in three of his first four career starts. The command still needs improvement, but Schultz has pitched well overall during his first few big league starts. His next start is projected to come against the Los Angeles Angels on Wednesday. Schultz has been consistent enough over his last three starts that he warrants a look as a streaming option.

6 days ago

Seranthony Domínguez • RP • White Sox

Seranthony Dominguez Remains a Worthy Closer Option in Chicago

Across 13 innings so far in 2026, Chicago White Sox closer Seranthony Dominguez has pitched to a 4.15 ERA and 1.31 WHIP with 16 strikeouts and seven saves. The 31-year-old is prone to the occasional blow-up outing, as he's logged three appearances this season where he's allowed at least two runs. Dominguez owns both an elevated walk rate (15.5%) and an elevated HR/9 (2.08), a dangerous combination for his ERA. Still, the veteran right-hander has struck out 27.6% of the batters he's faced so far this season and remains locked in to the ninth-inning role in the White Sox bullpen. He's also currently riding a bit of a hot streak, as he's allowed just one earned run since April 16. In any league where he may have been dropped, Dominguez should be targeted on the waiver wire.

7 days ago

Colson Montgomery • SS • White Sox

Colson Montgomery Flashing Power Potential

Chicago White Sox shortstop Colson Montgomery is 15-for-47 (.319) over his last 12 games and has smashed five homers with 12 RBI and a .463 wOBA. The lefty has a 54.5% hard-hit rate over that span and a 41.4% hard-hit rate on the season. His recent success has been a little overshadowed by the hype around Munetaka Murakami, but Montgomery is also starting to heat up in the middle of the White Sox lineup, which is full of exciting young hitters to add to your lineup headed into the summer with warmer weather in Chicago. Montgomery and the White Sox are in San Diego for their weekend series, which gets underway on Friday night with a favorable matchup against German Marquez.

Apr 30

Tanner McDougal • SP • White Sox

Tanner McDougal Exits Triple-A Start with Forearm Tightness

Chicago White Sox pitching prospect Tanner McDougal exited his start for Triple-A Charlotte after one inning on Wednesday after experiencing right forearm tightness. The right-hander will undergo further testing to determine the extent of the injury. Chicago's sixth-ranked prospect had been pitching well for the Knights, posting a 3.13 ERA, 1.09 WHIP, and a 27.4 percent strikeout rate (26 strikeouts) in 23 innings pitched before Wednesday's start. The 6-foot-5 hurler's control could use some improvement, with a 13.7 percent walk rate at Triple-A (career 12.5 percent), but there was a good chance he'd make his MLB debut this season, so hopefully it is not a long-term injury.

Apr 29

Jarred Kelenic • RF • White Sox

Jarred Kelenic Recalled From Triple-A, Worth a Waiver-Wire Pickup?

The Chicago White Sox announced on Wednesday that they selected the contract of outfielder Jarred Kelenic from Triple-A Charlotte and placed outfielder Everson Pereira (pectoral) on the 10-day injured list with a right-pectoral strain in a corresponding move. Kelenic was not in the team's starting lineup for Wednesday's series finale against the Los Angeles Angels, but the Angels also had a left-hander on the mound. The 26-year-old former top prospect for the Seattle Mariners will most likely serve as a reserve outfielder for the White Sox, so fantasy managers in mixed leagues can likely continue to ignore him now that he's back in the big leagues. Before his call-up to Chicago, Kelenic was hitting just .202 with a strikeout rate just below 30%, although he did clear the fences five times in his last 10 games played. The former sixth overall pick by the New York Mets in 2018 only appeared in 24 games with the Atlanta Braves last year, and he's struggled to a .211/.282/.376 slash line with a .658 OPS and 30.6% strikeout rate in his five big-league seasons.

Apr 29

Munetaka Murakami • 1B • White Sox

Munetaka Murakami Launches 12th Home Run, a Lineup Lock Going Forward?

Chicago White Sox first baseman Munetaka Murakami went 2-for-4 with three RBI and his 12th homer of the season on Monday night in his team's rain-delayed win over the Angels. The White Sox exploded for seven runs in the seventh inning of their 8-7 win, and Murakami delivered one of the big blows, smashing a three-run homer to give his team the lead. The 26-year-old from Japan has quickly established himself as one of the biggest early-season fantasy baseball breakouts, hitting .243 with a .407 wOBA in his 29 games, with 12 homers, 23 RBI, and a 61.9% hard-hit rate. Murakami has the sixth-highest barrel rate per batted ball event and the sixth-highest hard-hit rate in the majors this season, and he hit his homer on Monday night against veteran lefty Drew Pomeranz. Four of his 12 homers have come off southpaws, so he is a great power option to keep in your lineup regardless of matchup going forward.

Apr 28

Sam Antonacci • LF • White Sox

Sam Antonacci Starting to Heat Up, Emerging as a Waiver-Wire Target

After getting called up to the big leagues on April 15, Chicago White Sox outfielder Sam Antonacci recorded just one hit over his first 19 plate appearances. However, the 23-year-old has started to heat up of late, as he's six for his last 18 and now owns a slash line of .233/.351/.433 with one home run, four RBI, and three runs scored across 37 plate appearances. While Antonacci does not profile as a power bat, he's struck out just twice in the big leagues. He also should eventually emerge as a high-end speed threat, as he swiped 48 bags across 116 minor league games in 2025. Antonacci's slow start and unorthodox profile at the plate may lead to him being overlooked in most fantasy formats, but he could be a valuable waiver wire pickup for deeper-league managers.

Apr 27

Miguel Vargas • 3B • White Sox

Miguel Vargas is Worth a Look During Hot Streak

Chicago White Sox infielder Miguel Vargas has been putting together a nice stretch of play at the plate recently. Vargas is currently riding a six-game hitting streak heading into Sunday's game against the Washington Nationals. During this stretch, Vargas is hitting over .400 with three home runs, five RBI, and seven walks. His overall numbers aren't pretty, but it seems like Vargas is finally turning a corner. The plate discipline is great to see with Vargas already having 19 walks on the season. Fantasy managers looking for help with walks or just need a batter right now should consider adding Vargas during his hot stretch.

Apr 26

Noah Schultz • SP • White Sox

Noah Schultz Bounces Back, Emerging as Waiver-Wire Upside Add

Chicago White Sox left-hander Noah Schultz delivered an impressive rebound outing last Sunday, allowing one run on one hit across five innings while striking out six to earn his first MLB win. The strong performance lowered his ERA to 3.86, and he now has 10 strikeouts in 9.1 innings through two starts. Schultz, a first-round pick in the 2022 draft, carries significant upside with his 6-foot-9 frame and power arsenal. He has used his five-pitch mix effectively, highlighted by a fastball that averages over 96 mph. If Noah Schultz can limit walks and sharpen his consistency, he has the talent to grow into a meaningful long-term rotation piece for Chicago.

Apr 25

Seranthony Domínguez • RP • White Sox

Seranthony Dominguez Continues Scoreless Streak, Tallies Fifth Save

Chicago White Sox closer Seranthony Dominguez had a much-needed clean ninth inning in Thursday's 4-1 White Sox victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks. He pitched a clean frame, striking out two batters and not allowing a base runner, while only throwing 12 pitches (eight for strikes). Dominguez has now converted on his last two save opportunities after a rough outing on April 16 against the Tampa Bay Rays, where he had his second blown save of the season. On the season, Dominguez has now converted five of his seven save opportunities, and his two blown saves are the only runs he has allowed all season (five total). Because of those two blow-up outings, Dominguez owns a 5.00 ERA and 1.56 WHIP, which isn't great, but based on the scarcity of solid closers in MLB right now, Dominguez appears to be rising up the ranks after converting with clean outings in his last two opportunities. While the volume for saves may not be there for the White Sox (currently 10-15 on the season), Dominguez appears to have a firm grasp on the closer opportunity when situations arise; he just needs to continue to capitalize on those opportunities.

Apr 24

Kyle Teel • C • White Sox

Kyle Teel hasn't Started a Rehab Assignment

Chicago White Sox catcher Kyle Teel (hamstring) said his injured right hamstring is "still grabbing at him a little bit," which is why he didn't start a minor-league rehab assignment with Triple-A Charlotte earlier this week as was previously scheduled, according to Connor McKnight of the Chicago Sports Network. The 24-year-old also said that he's improving from a hamstring strain that he suffered in mid-March while playing in the World Baseball Classic for Team Italy. Teel won't be able to make his 2026 season debut until some point in early May, most likely. Until then, the Pale Hose will continue to mix and match at the catching position at the big-league level with Edgar Quero and Reese McGuire. Teel is only 11% rostered in Yahoo leagues currently, but he'll be worth a look soon off the waiver wire once he's on the verge of coming off the 10-day injured list. The former 14th overall pick in 2023 out of Virginia has the most offensive upside of any White Sox catcher and should see most of the starts behind the dish when he's active.

Apr 23

Munetaka Murakami • 1B • White Sox

Munetaka Murakami Approaching Must-Start Territory?

Chicago White Sox third baseman Munetaka Murakami homered again on Wednesday against the Diamondbacks and has gone yard in five straight contests. The 26-year-old slugger in his first season in the majors is hitting .256 with a .436 wOBA and a 66.7% hard-hit rate through his first 24 games. Murakami has a total of 10 homers on the year with 19 runs scored, 19 RBI, 21 walks, and 32 strikeouts. His power has been a huge boost to the middle of the White Sox lineup, and he has exceeded expectations in his transition from the NPB in Japan. He is definitely worth starting right now for as long as he stays so hot, and it will be fascinating to see if he can maintain this production throughout the season.

Apr 23

Munetaka Murakami • 1B • White Sox

Munetaka Murakami Extends Power Surge by Hitting Ninth Homer

Chicago White Sox third baseman Munetaka Murakami's power has certainly translated to the big leagues in his first year in Chicago. The 26-year-old Japanese native had another big game in Tuesday's 11-5 win over the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field, going 3-for-5 with his ninth home run of the year, two runs scored, and a walk out of the two-hole in the batting order. Murakami has now gone deep in four straight games, and he's tied for second in baseball in home runs in the early going. If he can continue at a similar power pace, Murakami will end up being a steal for fantasy managers in 2026. However, he's also striking out at a rate over 30% and is hitting just .234 (18-for-77) with 17 RBI, 18 runs scored, 21 walks, and 31 strikeouts in 99 plate appearances across 23 games played. The good news is that Murakami is drawing plenty of walks -- he's tied for third-most in the league in that category. Obviously, fantasy managers will want to keep running him out there. Murakami is rostered in 91% of Yahoo leagues.

Apr 22

Sam Antonacci • LF • White Sox

Sam Antonacci Hits Inside-the-Park Homer, Worthy of Waiver-Wire Pickup?

Chicago White Sox rookie outfielder Sam Antonacci hit his first career home run on Tuesday in the team's 11-5 blowout win over the Arizona Diamondbacks, but it wasn't a traditional home run. Antonacci went 2-for-5 at the plate with an inside-the-park homer, a triple, and three RBI in just his sixth major-league game. It was nice to see the 23-year-old speedster have a good game, as he had struggled at the plate in his first five games with the White Sox. Antonacci, who is considered the team's No. 9 prospect per MLB Pipeline, is now hitting .190 (4-for-21) with three RBI, two runs scored, two walks, and a strikeout in his first six games in the big leagues. There's not going to be a lot of extra-base power from Antonacci in his first year in the majors, but fantasy managers in deeper leagues may want to consider him if they need speed. Antonacci is only rostered right now in 6% of Yahoo leagues, so he's widely available.

Apr 22

Sam Antonacci • LF • 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.

Apr 19

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