White Sox set lineup for Game 3 of ALDS against Guardians

The Chicago White Sox have revealed their starting lineup for Game 3 of the American League Division Series against the Cleveland Guardians. Manager Will Venable has opted to deploy left-handed reliever Sean Newcomb as an opener, marking the team's 35th opener appearance of 2026. The White Sox enter the matchup with an opportunity to clinch a postseason series at home for the first time in 120 years.

Cleveland is countering with right-hander Daniel Espino as an opener, prompting Venable to mix both right- and left-handed hitters to prepare for bulk reliever Foster Griffin. Venable also noted that rested pitchers like Davis Martin and Noah Schultz could potentially make their postseason debuts as the club adapts its pitching strategy without upcoming rest days.