Biggest post-postseason questions for the White Sox

South Side Sox writer Hannah Filippo analyzes the major post-postseason concerns facing the Chicago White Sox following their ALDS collapse against the Cleveland Guardians. Despite improving by 24 games in the regular season, Chicago blew a 2-0 series lead, prompting Filippo to question key individual performances and strategic decisions heading into the future.

Filippo argues that rookie Munetaka Murakami's high strikeout rate and second-half decline diminish his value, while shortstop Colson Montgomery's continued struggles against right-handed pitching threaten his long-term role. Filippo also criticizes manager Will Venable for overtaxing the bullpen instead of leaning on starting pitching during the playoffs.