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Chris Getz’s latest White Sox declaration confirms Guardians huge pitching advantage over Chicago

While the White Sox made the postseason in 2026, their starting rotation pales in comparison to the Guardians.

By Henry Palattella · Away Back Gone

Published: Saturday, 17 October 2026 at 8:15 PM

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Away Back Gone argues Chris Getz's admission of rotation issues confirms Cleveland's starting pitching advantage over Chicago.
White Sox general manager Chris Getz admitted the starting rotation needs improvement after recording MLB's fewest innings.
Deadline acquisition Luis Castillo struggled with an 8.42 ERA for Chicago and was omitted from the postseason roster.

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Away Back Gone argues that White Sox general manager Chris Getz's acknowledgment of Chicago's rotation deficiencies emphasizes the Cleveland Guardians' major pitching advantage. After Chicago bowed out to Cleveland in the ALDS, Getz conceded at his post-mortem press conference that the White Sox must upgrade a starting rotation that threw the fewest innings in MLB.

The writer notes that while Chicago faces uncertainty with pitcher Luis Castillo, Cleveland boasts a deep rotation led by Parker Messick, Gavin Williams, Tanner Bibee, and Joey Cantillo. Consequently, the outlet believes the Guardians hold an edge entering the 2027 American League Central race.

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