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Grant Taylor • RP • White Sox

Grant Taylor Has Arrived as a Must-Add Reliever

Chicago White Sox right-hander Grant Taylor has been one of the better relievers in baseball so far this season, recording a 2.58 ERA and 1.07 WHIP with 74 strikeouts, four wins, and five saves across 52 1/3 innings (39 games). Chicago has been hesitant to deploy Taylor as its full-time closer in 2026, preferring to utilize him in a fireman role. However, the 24-year-old has notched three saves in July and could be securing the team's ninth-inning role. Even if Taylor does not see every save chance for the White Sox the rest of the way, he should remain a valuable reliever for fantasy managers to roster. Taylor is averaging 98.3 miles per hour on his fastball and has posted a 34.9% strikeout rate and a 26.4% K-BB rate. In leagues where he is available on the waiver wire, Taylor profiles as a must-add pitcher.

2 days ago

Colson Montgomery • SS • White Sox

Colson Montgomery Returning From Shin Injury on Monday

Chicago White Sox infielder Colson Montgomery (shin) is serving as the designated hitter and is batting cleanup for the White Sox in Monday's series opener at home against the visiting New York Yankees and left-hander Max Fried, per MLB.com. Montgomery missed Sunday's series finale against the Houston Astros after fouling a ball off his right shin again on Saturday, but he's back in action after a day off and will have a tough matchup against the lefty Fried, whom he has gone 2-for-3 against in his career. The 24-year-old former 22nd overall pick in 2021 is one of the best young power bats in baseball, although he strikes out 31.9% of the time and is batting just .218 (80-for-367) on the year. Montgomery has actually hit better against lefties in 2026, going 29-for-114 (.254) against them with eight of his 24 home runs on the season, but he has also struggled to a .206 average (14-for-68) with a .614 OPS, three homers, two doubles, 10 RBI, eight runs scored, four walks, and 23 strikeouts in 17 games so far in July. DFS managers should definitely be looking to fade Montgomery for Monday's matchup against Fried.

2 days ago

Munetaka Murakami • 1B • White Sox

Munetaka Murakami Snaps Skid With Two Homers Against Astros

Chicago White Sox corner infielder Munetaka Murakami broke out of a funk at the plate in a big way in Sunday's 12-3 blowout win over the visiting Houston Astros. Murakami went 3-for-5 at the plate with two home runs, six RBI, and three runs scored to boost his season batting average to .239 and his OPS to .921. The 26-year-old left-handed-hitting Japanese slugger was hitting .184 (7-for-38) in 11 games in July since coming off the injured list before his big performance in Sunday's series finale. He's now slashing .239/.378/.543 in his first major-league season with 22 home runs, 48 RBI, 53 runs scored, and a stolen base in 69 games across 299 plate appearances. Murakami has recorded hits in each of his last three games, so fantasy managers are hoping that he is ready to turn things around as we head into August. His power looks to be for real, and he's also walking 18.1% of the time, but he will not be a reliable source of batting average with his 32.4% strikeout rate. He has also struggled mightily against southpaws, batting .194 (14-for-72) against them with only four of his 22 homers and a 33:16 K:BB.

2 days ago

José Urquidy • SP • White Sox

White Sox Acquire Jose Urquidy

The Chicago White Sox acquired right-handed pitcher Jose Urquidy from the Pittsburgh Pirates on Sunday. In exchange, the Pirates will receive right-handed pitcher Felix Doroteo. Urquidy hasn't seen much action in the big leagues over the last few years. He made five relief appearances for the Pirates, but was shelled for 10 earned runs. Since then, Urquidy owns a 3.66 ERA, with a 73/18 K/BB ratio across 83.2 innings as a starting pitcher with Triple-A Indianapolis. This isn't the blockbuster trade deadline move that'll save the White Sox's season, but it's something. The expectation is that Urquidy will head to Triple-A and serve as depth.

3 days ago

Colson Montgomery • SS • White Sox

Colson Montgomery Out on Sunday With Shin Injury

Chicago White Sox infielder Colson Montgomery (shin) is not in the team's starting lineup for Sunday's series finale against the Houston Astros after fouling a ball off his shin on Saturday in the ninth inning, according to MLB.com. Luisangel Acuna will make the start at the 6 and will bat eighth against Astros right-hander Ronel Blanco. It's the second time in the last week that Montgomery has fouled a ball off his shin, causing him to miss time. We'll consider him day-to-day for now. Fantasy managers will want to check back on Monday to see if the left-handed slugger is ready to play in the series finale against the visiting New York Yankees. The 24-year-old former 22nd overall pick in 2021 is hitting just .218 (80-for-367) with a 31.9% strikeout rate in his first full year in the big leagues, but he's rostered in 90% of Yahoo leagues because of his power upside (24 home runs in 98 games played in 2026). In 17 games (73 plate appearances) so far in July, Montgomery has gone just 14-for-68 (.206) with three home runs, two doubles, 10 RBI, eight runs, four walks, and 23 strikeouts.

3 days ago

Sean Burke • SP • White Sox

Sean Burke Continues Strong Stretch With 10 Strikeouts on Saturday

Chicago White Sox right-hander Sean Burke continued to pitch well despite the White Sox taking a 4-1 loss on Saturday to the visiting Houston Astros. In six innings on the mound, Burke allowed three runs (two earned) on four hits while walking one and striking out 10, and was hit with his fifth loss of the year. The 26-year-old has had double-digit strikeouts in two of his last four starts, which have all been quality starts for his fantasy managers. The former third-round pick in 2021 out of the University of Maryland is now 7-5 on the year with a 3.19 ERA (3.43 FIP) and 1.11 WHIP with 130 strikeouts and 35 walks in 118 1/3 innings across 21 appearances (17 starts) in his third year in the majors. Burke needs just four more strikeouts to set a career high in that category. He's rostered in 78% of Yahoo leagues, but he's deserving of more attention with his uptick in strikeouts. Burke has eight-plus strikeouts in five of his last seven outings. He'll have a tough matchup on deck against the New York Yankees, although the Bombers have the fifth-most strikeouts in the big leagues.

3 days ago

Hagen Smith • SP • White Sox

Hagen Smith Working his Way Back From Injury

Chicago White Sox pitching prospect Hagen Smith has made two outings since returning from the injured list at Triple-A Charlotte. In those two outings, the left-hander has lasted one and two innings, respectively, as he makes his way back from a left-shoulder impingement. Smith gave up just one earned run in his last two appearances combined. He walked three batters in his first time back out since his injury and lasted just one inning. Control has been an issue for Smith despite his good numbers overall this season. In 55 innings this season, Smith has 82 strikeouts. He only has a 1-6 record this season with a 4.58 ERA and a 1.42 WHIP. Smith is the No. 2 overall prospect for the White Sox and has two 60-grade pitches in his fastball and slider. If Smith can work his way back from his shoulder injury, he would be a welcome addition to the White Sox roster down the stretch

4 days ago

Sam Antonacci • LF • White Sox

Sam Antonacci's Five-Category Value Makes Him a Must-Add

Chicago White Sox infielder/outfielder Sam Antonacci has already made himself useful across all five standard fantasy categories. He is batting .278/.370/.408 with seven home runs, 30 RBI, 52 runs, and 13 stolen bases through 284 at-bats. The power is not a carrying tool, but it does not have to be when Antonacci is reaching base, running, and scoring this often. His .287 expected average and 15.5% strikeout rate also support the batting-average contribution. Antonacci has continued to lead off while moving between second base and left field, and Yahoo eligibility at second base, third base, and outfield makes him easy to fit into a fantasy lineup. He is still sitting on the waiver wire in 54% of Yahoo leagues. RotoBaller ranks him 27th among its current waiver options and recommends him for leagues of 10 teams or deeper. Antonacci should be treated as a must-add wherever his blend of average, speed, runs, and positional flexibility is still available.

5 days ago

Bryan Hudson • RP • White Sox

Bryan Hudson Earns Save for White Sox, Remains Deep-League Target in Committee

Chicago White Sox left-hander Bryan Hudson picked up his fourth save of the season on Wednesday, throwing a scoreless ninth inning with two strikeouts in his team's 4-2 win over the Texas Rangers. It was Hudson's first save since June 10, as the White Sox continue to operate a closer committee between Hudson, Sean Newcomb, and Grant Taylor. Still, Hudson has been a very effective reliever in 2026, recording a 3-2 record with a 2.08 ERA, 1.20 WHIP, and 42 strikeouts across 43 1/3 innings (44 games). The 29-year-old owns a middling 23.2% strikeout rate, but he's allowed just one home run on the year. In deeper leagues, Hudson could be worth targeting on the waiver wire as a source of solid ratios who also provides the occasional save.

6 days ago

Colson Montgomery • SS • White Sox

Colson Montgomery Returns From Shin Injury on Wednesday

Chicago White Sox infielder Colson Montgomery (shin) is starting at shortstop and is batting cleanup for the White Sox in Wednesday's contest at Globe Life Field against the Texas Rangers and left-hander Tyler Alexander, per MLB.com. Montgomery fouled a ball off his right shin in Monday's series opener in Texas, which is why he was scratched from the starting nine before Tuesday's loss. The 24-year-old left-handed slugger is now back in action and should be returned to most fantasy lineups for his power. The former 22nd overall pick in 2021 has a 32.4% strikeout rate and is hitting just .222 (79-for-356) with a .304 on-base percentage, but fantasy managers can't argue with his 45 home runs in his first 166 big-league games since debuting with the Pale Hose in 2025. Montgomery has hit 24 homers, driven in 57, and scored 48 runs across 95 games and 398 plate appearances this year in his first full season in the majors. In 14 games so far in July, he's gone 13-for-57 (.228) with a .688 OPS, three homers, two doubles, eight RBI, eight runs, three walks, and 21 strikeouts.

7 days ago

Hagen Smith • SP • White Sox

Hagen Smith's Command Woes Persist, but 2026 MLB Debut Still Likely

Chicago White Sox pitching prospect Hagen Smith returned to action on Sunday, coming out of the bullpen for one inning of relief for Triple-A Charlotte. While the lefty struck out two batters in the inning, he also allowed a hit and yielded three walks, so there are still some improvements to be made. Chicago's top pitching prospect missed over a month with a left shoulder impingement, but had been struggling to find consistency, and the command has been a problem all year. The southpaw owned a 2.82 ERA and 1.25 WHIP over his first seven starts, but those numbers ballooned to 6.16 and 1.60, respectively, over the last seven, with nearly a 17 percent walk rate in both halves. Even so, the strikeout rate sits in the 93rd percentile, so if he can make some refinements, a debut in the second half is well within reach. As such, the 22-year-old is still probably one of the more promising arms to stash in most fantasy leagues.

7 days ago

Caleb Bonemer • SS • White Sox

Caleb Bonemer Still Trending Upward as He Settles in at Double-A

Chicago White Sox infield prospect Caleb Bonemer was promoted to Double-A Birmingham in mid-June and is holding his own despite being one of the younger players at that level. The 20-year-old is slashing .250/.365/.409 with four home runs and three steals in 24 games, although the bulk of that production has come in the last 12 games alone. During that 12-game stretch, Chicago's top-ranked prospect is hitting .302 with all four of his home runs (including one in his latest game on Tuesday) and two of his three steals coming in that span, so he certainly appears to be getting more comfortable there. There has also been a notable drop in strikeout rate upon his promotion, with the right-handed hitter going from a 29.1 percent K% at High-A to a more palatable 23.1 percent K% at Double-A. The former second-round draft pick's stock has increased quite a bit year-over-year, with the 6-foot-1 slugger moving from No. 11 to No. 1 in Chicago's system and from outside the top 100 per MLB Pipeline to No. 16 overall. Though a major league debut likely won't come until sometime next season at the earliest, with a solid all-around skill set, he's become a coveted dynasty asset.

7 days ago

Colson Montgomery • SS • White Sox

Colson Montgomery Scratched on Tuesday With Shin Contusion

Updating a previous report, Chicago White Sox infielder Colson Montgomery (shin) has been scratched from Tuesday's starting lineup against the hosting Texas Rangers at Globe Life Field due to a shin contusion that he suffered in Monday's series opener, according to the team. Luisangel Acuna is now starting at the 6 and will bat eighth against Rangers right-hander Kumar Rocker. Montgomery will take another day to heal after fouling a ball off his right shin on Monday. The 24-year-old left-handed slugger should be considered day-to-day for now with a good shot at returning for Wednesday's contest in Texas. The former 22nd overall pick in 2021 is striking out 32.4% of the time, which is why he's hitting only .222 (79-for-356) in his first full major-league season, but his power plays in all fantasy baseball formats. After clubbing 21 round-trippers as a rookie in 71 games, Montgomery has 24 homers and 57 RBI in 398 plate appearances in 2026. Get him back into your starting lineups on Wednesday if he is cleared to return for the Pale Hose.

Jul 21

Colson Montgomery • SS • White Sox

Colson Montgomery Back on Tuesday After Shin Contusion

Chicago White Sox infielder Colson Montgomery (shin) is starting at shortstop and will hit cleanup for the White Sox in Tuesday's game against the hosting Texas Rangers and right-hander Kumar Rocker at Globe Life Field, per MLB.com. Montgomery will return on Tuesday for the second game of the series after being pulled in Monday's series opener after he fouled a ball off his right shin. After hitting 21 homers in 71 games as a rookie for the Pale Hose in 2025, Montgomery has hit 24 homers and driven in 57 runs in 95 games in 2026, although he's also hitting just .222/.304/.472 in 398 plate appearances. The 24-year-old left-handed hitter should be returned to all starting lineups for his power stroke. In 14 games so far in July, Montgomery has gone 13-for-57 (.228) with three homers, two doubles, eight RBI, and eight runs scored in 60 plate appearances. The former first-rounder is hitting just .207 (51-for-246) against righties this year, but 16 of his 24 long balls have come against them. Montgomery has never faced Rocker in his young MLB career.

Jul 21

Chase Meidroth • 2B • White Sox

Chase Meidroth Offers Runs and Three-Position Flexibility

Chicago White Sox second baseman Chase Meidroth went 1-for-3 with a walk and a run scored in Monday's 10-3 win over Texas. He is batting .272 with seven home runs, 57 runs, 32 RBI, and two steals across 356 at-bats. The speed has nearly vanished after 14 steals last season, and seven homers do not turn him into a power pickup. Still, he keeps playing and getting on base. Meidroth started at second base and hit fifth Monday. Eligibility at second, third, and shortstop makes the profile easier to use when injuries or off days leave a hole. Only 27% of Yahoo leagues have him rostered. There is not a loud category here, but the .272 average and regular plate appearances have value. RotoBaller keeps Meidroth in its 12-team range, where he works as a steady middle-infield option rather than a priority claim.

Jul 21

Tristan Peters • CF • White Sox

Tristan Peters Carries Deep-League Waiver-Wire Appeal

Across 291 plate appearances this season, Chicago White Sox outfielder Tristan Peters is hitting .292/.341/.462 with six home runs, 37 RBI, 38 runs scored, and five stolen bases. The 26-year-old does not profile as a plus source of power for fantasy managers, as he's posted just a 4.7% barrel rate and a 30.5% hard-hit rate. The lefty-swinging Peters' playing time this season has also largely been limited to big-side platoon duties, which puts a ceiling on his production upside. Still, Peters has been a quality source of batting average, and his presence in the stellar White Sox lineup allows him to rack up counting stats at a decent rate despite his lack of an everyday role. In deeper league formats, Peters could be worth targeting on the waiver wire.

Jul 20

Colson Montgomery • SS • White Sox

Colson Montgomery Exits Early on Monday With Shin Injury

Chicago White Sox infielder Colson Montgomery (shin) exited early from his team's game against the Texas Rangers on Monday due to a right-shin contusion, per LaMond Pope of the Chicago Tribune. Pope reports that the young infielder is currently being listed as day-to-day. Montgomery was hitless in four plate appearances before being pulled from the game. Across 398 plate appearances on the year, the 24-year-old is hitting .222/.302/.472 with 24 home runs, 57 RBI, 48 runs scored, and one stolen base. While Montgomery's 32.4% strikeout rate limits his batting average potential, he owns a stellar 13.8% barrel rate and is one of the better sources of power among middle infielders. White Sox utility man Luisangel Acuna replaced Montgomery on Monday and could be in line for increased playing time if Montgomery ends up facing an extended absence.

Jul 20

Grant Taylor • RP • White Sox

Grant Taylor Earns Fifth Save, Nearing Complete Control of White Sox Closer Job

Chicago White Sox closer Grant Taylor earned his fifth save of the season on Sunday in Chicago's 3-0 win over the Toronto Blue Jays. The save did not come without any drama, as Taylor allowed two hits but escaped the inning. Taylor has now earned a save in three out of his last four appearances dating back to July 4, and Seranthony Dom nguez, on the other hand, has not earned a save since June 14. Taylor has been the significantly more effective pitcher this season, with a 2.74 ERA, 1.11 WHIP, and 33.2 percent strike rate. He has been missing bats at an elite rate, with a 34.8 percent chase rate and a 30.3 percent WHIP rate. Under the hood, Taylor's surface data is fully supported, evidenced by his .183 xBA and 2.39 xERA. Taylor is a must-roster player, and given his recent success and the state of closers in MLB right now, he is now working up his ranks to become a must-start closer.

Jul 20

Hagen Smith • SP • White Sox

Hagen Smith's Record Not Reflective of his Upside

Don't let Chicago White Sox pitching prospect Hagen Smith's 0-5 record fool you; he has the pitching tools to be a successful player for fantasy managers. Smith has pitched to an 0-5 mark at Triple-A Charlotte this season with a 4.67 ERA and 1.40 WHIP. His 77 strikeouts in 52 innings pitched give a good look into his upside, and his fastball and slider are both graded out at 60. The left-hander out of Arkansas is the No. 3 overall prospect for the White Sox, and while he has only been used in starting situations in the minors, he could be looked at as a high-leverage bullpen arm in the big leagues. Control has been a struggle for Smith a bit in the minors, but his high-quality pitches make him a fantasy target, especially in dynasty leagues. Shallow league owners will also want to plant a flag on Smith as a waiver wire option because of the upside if he is called up by Chicago this season.

Jul 19

Sam Antonacci • LF • White Sox

Sam Antonacci Is Too Useful to Leave on the Waiver Wire

Chicago White Sox outfielder Sam Antonacci is still available in more than half of Yahoo leagues despite batting .285 with seven home runs, 50 runs, 29 RBI, and 13 steals across 270 at-bats. He homered on Friday, July 17, then went 0-for-4 with two strikeouts Saturday. That is not a reason to jump off. Antonacci owns a .376 on-base percentage and has struck out in just 15.3% of his 313 plate appearances. That contact, plus a regular turn atop Chicago's lineup, keeps the runs and steals coming. The power is not big, but it is no longer empty, either. Seven homers work just fine alongside 13 steals and 50 runs. Antonacci also qualifies at second base, third base, and the outfield. At 47% rostered on Yahoo, he should not be sitting on the wire in competitive 10-team leagues.

Jul 19

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