3 White Sox players who could sneak onto the 40-man roster by Opening Day
The Chicago White Sox have all of their players and some invitees at spring training. Baseball is so close and it is going to be a great year. There are a lot of storylines that are surrounding this team right now.
There is some negativity because of what went down last year but there are also some positive vibes going on with the team right now.
Everyone is there trying to get ready for a bounce-back year. This team desperately wants to get into the playoffs which is certainly an attainable goal.
There are a few players trying to make the 40-man roster by Opening Day right now in spring training. These are the three players that have the best chance of sneaking on:
Billy Hamilton
Billy Hamilton is someone that might be able to help the White Sox.
The Chicago White Sox needs a spark. They didn't have those good vibes in 2022 as they did in 2021 and a large part of it is because Billy Hamilton wasn't there anymore. He isn't a game-breaking player but he brings a sense of excitement just by the way he plays.
He can run well, field well, and is a fantastic leader that helps the team win by doing the little things. Hamilton even found a way to learn a few things in 2021 that helped him become a decent hitter at times. He even became known as "Billy The Hitter" for a little while.
If he makes the 40-man roster, you'd have to think that it means that he makes the Opening Day MLB roster which might be really nice for the White Sox. This is something that can spark the entire team if it happens.
Sean Burke
Sean Burke is someone that could find his way on the 40-man this year.
Sean Burke is a young pitching prospect in the Chicago White Sox organization. He is a very talented pitcher with a great arm. He also has an incredible work ethic which is going to allow him to become a great player in this league.
Burke has already started to ascend through the White Sox organization which is great news for him. He is someone that should eventually get a chance to pitch in the big leagues. A big spring this year could start him off in a good spot.
This is not a player that is going to make the Opening Day MLB roster but there is a chance that he finds a way to sneak onto the 40-man roster with a big spring. If that happens, there is a chance that he makes his MLB debut at some point this season.
Burke is a good player that has the talent to find a way to make an impact on the organization this year. Regardless of what level he plays at this season, people should be really excited about what he might be able to bring to the table this year. He should be tons of fun to watch in spring training.
Jake Marisnick
Jake Marisnick is at spring training and he could be on the White Sox.
The Chicago White Sox brought Jake Marisnick to camp this season. He is getting a shot with them at spring training which is big for him. He has an opportunity to stick with another MLB team following a really nice Major League career so far.
Marisnick could end up being, like Billy Hamilton, a decent fourth outfielder option for the White Sox this season. He has been a good player in his Major League career and deserves this opportunity.
Marisnick may be willing to play in AAA but he might ask to be released if that is going to be the case with the White Sox. Either way, there is a decent chance that he ends up sneaking onto the 40-man roster. He needs to have a good spring in order to do so.
The Chicago White Sox are smart for giving as many people a chance as possible. With the way this team gets injured, it is smart to have as many good players on the 40 man as possible.
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