Freddy Peralta’s World Series struggles shouldn’t deter White Sox from free-agent pursuit

Noah Phalen of Southside Showdown argues that Freddy Peralta's difficult World Series Game 3 start should not dissuade the Chicago White Sox from targeting him in free agency. Peralta is projected by insider Jim Bowden to secure a five-year, $140 million deal, positioning him among the premier starting pitchers available on the open market.

While signing Peralta would shatter the White Sox franchise record for a pitcher's contract, the writer contends his career consistency and frontline rotation upside make him an ideal pursuit. Phalen notes Chicago possesses the financial flexibility to accommodate the contract, though general manager Chris Getz has historically shown caution with massive long-term pitching commitments.