Chris Getz and the White Sox front office have a clear understanding of the team’s needs ahead of the trade deadline, and all signs point to them aggressively pursuing reinforcements.
This was reinforced by MLB insider Jon Morosi on Wednesday, who reported that the White Sox are “among the most active suitors for rotation upgrades.” The update comes just a few days after the team acquired right-hander Jose Urquidy from the Pirates, though the supplementary move is unlikely to have any impact on the pursuit of at least one proven starting pitcher before Monday’s deadline.
Between Noah Schultz‘s ongoing struggles, Erick Fedde‘s inconsistency in the No. 5 spot, and the overall need for pitching deeper into games, the White Sox will likely focus the majority of their attention on strengthening the rotation. If they are serious about making a postseason run, adding not one but two more proven starters would be an ideal scenario at the right price.
Outside of big-name rentals like Tarik Skubal, the White Sox have been linked to most other pitchers on the market. ESPN’s Jeff Passan has frequently mentioned Angels left-hander Reid Detmers as being a logical fit, providing some much-needed stability behind Davis Martin and Sean Burke.
Elsewhere, The Athletic’s Will Sammon said that Getz has checked in with the Mets regarding right-hander Freddy Peralta. Fellow right-hander Clay Holmes, who is set to return from a fractured right fibula, was also scouted by the Sox during his latest rehab start and could be an intriguing option. Each would not only improve the rotation but come with postseason experience, which the White Sox would reportedly love to have on such a young team.
The biggest question surrounding any deal Getz tries to make is how much he’s willing to give up. With a limited number of true sellers, prices could quickly become inflated as more teams get involved, even for rental options like Holmes. There’s certainly an argument to be made against prospect-hugging, especially with an AL Central title within reach. Still, it’s unlikely the White Sox front office strays too far from its long-term vision and blows up the farm system overnight.
There should be a happy medium, where no prospect is deemed untouchable, but Getz is only willing to move them if he believes the return can better position the team to compete in 2026 and beyond.
Whether it’s taking on additional salary to lower the prospect cost or targeting controllable starters with multiple years of team control, the front office has several avenues to pursue. Based on reports thus far, regardless of the moves that get done by Monday evening, fans can be assured that Getz and Co. are doing their due diligence to explore every possible avenue.
For a comprehensive list of names to watch, check out Jordan Lazowski’s latest article detailing potential White Sox targets.
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