The following is an evaluation of the Chicago White Sox’s farm system prospects. The scouting reports are based on both industry insights and personal observations. This year marks the sixth iteration of our classification of relief roles, identified as MIRP (multi-inning relief pitchers) and SIRP (single-inning relief pitchers). The estimated time of arrivals (ETAs) listed often indicate when players should be added to the 40-man roster to prevent eligibility for the Rule 5 draft, with manual corrections made as necessary.
For a quick explanation of Future Value (FV), you can find a concise description here. A more in-depth perspective is available here.
All ranked prospects mentioned here are also featured on The Board, which contains sortable scouting information for all organizations. It offers additional details, including updated TrackMan data, and allows comparisons of prospects across various farm systems. Access it here.
Injuries Have Affected Performance
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Injuries Have Interfered
Alexander Albertus, 3B
Casey Saucke, OF
Jarold Rosado, RHP
Wilfred Veras, OF
Nick McLain, OF
Albertus joined the Sox alongside Jeral Perez and Miguel Vargas in mid-2024 after the team traded Erick Fedde, Tommy Pham, and Michael Kopech in a three-team trade. Unfortunately, Albertus has played only eight rehab games since then due to ongoing problems related to a left tibia fracture. Saucke, despite an aggressive assignment to High-A with a bonus exceeding $165,000 over his fourth-round slot value, struggled with in-zone contact and excessive chasing before Tommy John surgery sidelined him for the entire 2025 season. Rosado, acquired at the 2024 trade deadline for Paul DeJong, initially looked promising but faced challenges, including arriving at camp underweight and lacking performance during his platform year. Veras has not fully realized his above-average raw power due to hamstring issues, while McLain’s back injuries have limited him to just 13 professional games since being drafted in the third round of 2024.
System Overview
The White Sox’s major league talent acquisition process has evolved to focus more on high-ceiling athletic prospects, especially in light of recent rebuilding efforts. After three consecutive 100-loss seasons, the team recognizes a shift is needed from relying on free agency to nurture talent through scouting and development. They’ve made significant changes to their international scouting approach, seeking top Dominican prospects and securing Japanese slugger Munetaka Murakami, taking calculated risks to tap into elite skills.
With the team’s focus on Midwestern prep talent, recent draft picks like Jaden Fauske align with the trend of acquiring promising athletes from the region. However, this rebuilding phase also requires recognizing that many young players are still the results of trading established major leaguers. The White Sox are gradually improving their operations and believing in their scouting and information-gathering capabilities. This strategy aims for a strong future while balancing the challenges of rebuilding.
