Today is a big day in the city of Chicago. For just the fourth time in the history of baseball, the White Sox and Cubs will both play postseason baseball in the same year, with the White Sox heading to Houston to take on the Astros and the Cubs in San Diego. For the White Sox, the remarkable season. Maintaining the offensive production will be key in the Postseason, and here’s how the White Sox should line up to ensure they can.
1. Sam Antonacci- LF
Since his MLB debut on April 15th, Antonacci has established himself as an ideal table-setter at the top of the White Sox lineup. In 140 games this season, Antonacci posted a .370 on-base percentage and was one of the best in the league at avoiding strikeouts. He also stole 20 bases this season. Antonacci isn’t a great defender in left field, so the White Sox will likely have Brenton Doyle or Randal Grichuk sub in for defense if they have a late lead, but having Antonacci’s bat at the top of the lineup will be important for the lineup’s success.
2. Kyle Teel- C
It hasn’t been the season Kyle Teel hoped he’d have in 2026, but he finished the season with hits in five of his final six games. Teel may finally be settling in after three separate injuries derailed his season, and he’s likely to start every game of the Wild Card series regardless of the pitching matchup. Will Venable moved Teel up to the two-spot in the order to try to spark things, and it seems to have worked. I’d keep him there this week.
3. Miguel Vargas- 3B
Nobody on the White Sox has had a greater turnaround in 2026 than Vargas, who led the team in fWAR and represented the team at the All-Star game in Philadelphia. He’s a true impact bat in the middle of the White Sox order, and should be put in a position to drive in as many runs as possible. If Antonacci and Teel can get on base in front of him, this is a great spot in the lineup for the White Sox’ MVP.
4. Munetaka Murakami- 1B
Despite missing six weeks with a hamstring injury and going through a brutal stretch late in the year, Murakami led the White Sox in home runs and seemed to turn things back up just at the right time. The strikeouts will always be a factor, but Murakami has the power to change the game with one swing and should be hitting in the middle of the White Sox lineup against both righties and lefties.
5. Andrew Benintendi/Randal Grichuk- DH
The DH platoon of Andrew Benintendi and Randal Grichuk has been surprisingly effective for the White Sox this season. Grichuk finished as MLB’s leader in OPS against left-handers, and Benintendi drove in 75 runs, frequently coming up in big spots. This should be a straightforward platoon depending on the pitcher, and the White Sox can feel comfortable starting either of them in this spot.
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6. Tristan Peters/Brenton Doyle- CF
After acquiring Brenton Doyle in a deadline trade with the Rockies, the White Sox have run another fairly straightforward platoon with him and Peters in center field. They often deploy both late in games, but Doyle’s impressive final week and Peters’ All-Star campaign should make the team comfortable starting either in center field depending on the matchup. Both bring excellent defensive value and have offensive upside.
7. Chase Meidroth- 2B
Perhaps the most underrated player on the White Sox roster, Meidroth was second only to Vargas on the team in fWAR and has a good chance to win a Gold Glove at second base. He’ll likely bat near the bottom of the order against righties, but could move up in the event of a southpaw on the hill. Meidroth hit .350 with a 1.023 OPS against left-handers this season, and his numbers against right-handers were serviceable. He’ll certainly find his way into the lineup one way or another.
8. Colson Montgomery- SS
One of the most polarizing players in the White Sox lineup, Montgomery hit 31 home runs but hit just .197 for the season with a soaring strikeout rate in the second half. While he struggled to consistently make contact, Montgomery graded as one of the best shortstops in the league on defense and still has more power potential than almost any other player in the White Sox lineup. As much as it would irritate some fans, I expect Montgomery to be in the lineup for each of the Wild Card games.
9. Braden Montgomery- RF
Another White Sox player that went through a vicious slump, Montgomery finished the regular season strong, hitting .429 over his final eight games. Montgomery was better against righties than lefties this season, but his strong defense in right field should keep him in the lineup against pitchers on both sides of the hill. The White Sox young outfielder is one of the building blocks for the team and a player the White Sox hope will be even better in the future.
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