Southside Showdown
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A confusing roster move just got even weirder with the Chicago White Sox releasing Dan Altavilla, who had been one of Chicago’s best relief pitchers in 2025.
Sam Phalen|
As the White Sox look to free agency and the trade market to bolster their roster, here are a few forgotten players that will return from injury in 2026. 
Noah Phalen|
Chicago White Sox rookie catcher Kyle Teel has shown himself to be an all-around player over his first 65 career games, and his 20-game on-base streak is proof.
Zachary Cariola|
The Chicago White Sox need to find a closer for the 2026 season, and they have several internal options to choose from.
Noah Phalen|
Chicago White Sox shortstop Colson Montgomery reached out to support Billy Carlson after the 2025 MLB Draft despite playing the same position.
Sam Phalen|
White Sox assistant GM Josh Barfield was in talks with the Orioles about taking their GM job, but he turned it down to stay in Chicago.
Sam Phalen|
According to reports, the Chicago White Sox have agreed to sign Dominican prospect Braston Basker to a $6 million deal, but Basker is still only 12 years old.
Sam Phalen|
The Chicago White Sox hot start to September did come at a cost, as one of their top relievers left the game with an injury that could mean the end to his season.
Zachary Cariola|
Detroit Tigers manager A.J. Hinch is already intimidated by the Chicago White Sox and their talented young core.
Sam Phalen|
White Sox manager Will Venable suggests that the team is open to changing the versatile Kyle Teel's defensive position in the future.
Sam Phalen|
Colson Montgomery, Andrew Benintendi, and Lenyn Sosa could all finish the 2025 season with 20+ home runs, which is rare for a trio of Chicago White Sox players.
Sam Phalen|
The Chicago White Sox designated veteran relief pitcher Dan Altavilla for assignment, who has been fantastic in the bullpen this season.
Sam Phalen|
Top White Sox pitching prospect Noah Schultz will not pitch again in 2025 due to a knee injury, but he'll enter 2026 with a chance to make a big league impact.
Noah Phalen|
Dan Plesac of MLB Network refers to the Chicago White Sox as a "sleeping giant" and predicts an electric environment to return to the South Side in 2026.
Sam Phalen|
No. 1 White Sox prospect Braden Montgomery suffered an injury that ended his regular season, but he is still on track to play in the Arizona Fall League.
Noah Phalen|
With Kannapolis and Winston-Salem wrapping up their seasons, Caleb Bonemer, Christian Oppor, and Jeral Perez are three White Sox prospects to impress the most.
Todd Welter|
MLB analyst Jim Bowden ranked White Sox catcher Kyle Teel ahead of shortstop Colson Montgomery on his list of the best rookies in the American League.
Sam Phalen|
Rookie catcher Kyle Teel always seems to come through with runners in scoring position and when the White Sox need him most.
Todd Welter|
The 2025 season has come to an end for the Kannapolis Cannon Ballers and Winston-Salem Dash, but the White Sox promoted a few of their players as a result.
Noah Phalen|
While the first three years of his White Sox tenure have been frustrating, veteran outfielder Andrew Benintendi is heating up and looking like the player Chicago paid for in free agency.
Sam Phalen|
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