White Sox To Pursue Starting Pitching

Key Points:

• White Sox GM Chris Getz confirmed the team will prioritize adding starting pitching this offseason, addressing a rotation that ranked near the bottom in innings pitched and ERA in 2024.
• Key rotation members include Sean Burke, Davis Martin, Anthony Kay, and Luis Castillo, with Castillo struggling after a midseason trade and dealing with injury; the team hopes to see improvement from him and Martin in spring training.
• Prospects Noah Schultz and David Sandlin could compete for rotation spots but may be optioned to Triple-A if external additions occur; Grant Taylor and Hagen Smith are viewed as future starters but need further development.
• The Sox have payroll flexibility after spending $86 million in 2024, down from $193 million in 2022, and could pursue free-agent pitchers like Trevor Rogers, Freddy Peralta, or Tyler Mahle to strengthen the rotation.
• On the position player front, the Sox have a strong infield prospect pipeline but may face decisions regarding Colson Montgomery's future due to high strikeout rates and emerging shortstop prospects; outfield depth exists but rotation upgrades remain the top priority.