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5 offseason questions for the White Sox after a surprisingly successful ’26

This story was excerpted from Scott Merkin’s White Sox Beat newsletter. To read the full newsletter, click here. And subscribe to get it regularly in your inbox.

Published: Saturday, 24 October 2026 at 1:51 PM
5 offseason questions for the White Sox after a surprisingly successful ’26
Key Things to Know
  • Scott Merkin outlines five major offseason questions for the Chicago White Sox following their 2026 playoff appearance.
  • The White Sox are expected to invest in outside starting pitching to bolster a rotation led by Sean Burke.
  • Prospect Caleb Bonemer could accelerate his MLB timeline after moving to the outfield and hitting 37 home runs.
The Story in 60 Seconds

MLB.com's Scott Merkin outlines five key offseason questions facing the Chicago White Sox after their surprising 2026 postseason run ended in the Division Series against the Cleveland Guardians. Key priorities include reinforcing the starting pitching rotation behind Sean Burke, managing highly ranked prospects such as Caleb Bonemer, and contemplating a potential contract extension for star slugger Munetaka Murakami.

General manager Chris Getz is expected to invest in outside starting pitching while evaluating bounce-back candidates like Luis Castillo and Davis Martin. Merkin views infield core trades as unlikely despite high prospect depth, noting that Chicago aims to build sustainable long-term success rather than settling for a single playoff appearance.

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