Hard seeing Seranthony Dominguez IMPACTING the White Sox in 2026 like Luis Robert Jr. would have
The Chicago White Sox spark debate with Seranthony Domínguez signing—can a closer truly outweigh the loss of Luis Robert Jr.?
Host Todd Welter tackles whether investing in a high-leverage reliever will boost the Sox’s 2026 outlook more than keeping an everyday star, spotlighting bullpen margins, win probability analytics, and the franchise’s payroll decisions.
Key topics include the White Sox’s struggles closing out games, looming questions after the Luis Robert Jr. trade, and how adding Domínguez might shift their win curve. Todd Welter also covers the organization’s prospects in MLB Pipeline’s Top 100, hopes for younger talent to emulate Jose Ramirez’s loyalty with the Guardians, and the must-fix gaps in player retention as ownership changes loom. Will Chicago finally build a core worth keeping—and paying? Don’t miss this spirited analysis of the South Siders’ evolving rebuild.
0:00 – Dominguez Signing vs. Robert Trade[0:00:00] Todd Welter opens with analysis of the Seranthony Dominguez signing, debates reliever impact versus keeping Luis Robert Jr., and discusses the White Sox’s offseason priorities.
10:03 – Jose Ramirez Extension & Organizational Loyalty[0:10:03] Todd Welter reacts to Jose Ramirez’s extension with the Guardians, exploring what his loyalty means for Cleveland and the importance of fostering similar long-term relationships with young White Sox talent.
20:01 – White Sox Top Prospects & Future Impact[0:20:01] Todd Welter breaks down the White Sox prospects on MLB Pipeline’s Top 100 list, looks at those who could join the list soon, and evaluates the organization’s farm system and player development progress.
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6 comments
Were one good veteran starter away from competing in the Central!
This is our Best Closer since Liam Hendriks. We blew 28 saves last year. He’s a huge impact. And there’s still money saved from the Robert Jr contract.
I was thinking about that. When getz said he was spending all of the money saved on the Robert's trade, he was maybe saying that's our cap. He has a hard cap set by Jerry and he traded that money to be able to spend that money.
You’re correct about an every day player being more valuable than a bullpen arm. But Robert jr has only been an every day player 2 out of his 6 seasons…
Stay warm bro,it's colder than a well diggers rear end over here in South Haven Michigan.Still with you hoping we sign Bader
Peace
Well the question would be whether Dominguez, Acuña, plus anybody else they might add, would have more impact than keeping Robert. This seems very likely.
Now this SHOULDN'T be the question, because the Sox clearly didn't HAVE to salary dump Robert to add other FA's. However, as long as Jerry won't even spend short term money on a team that's not ready to contend, the payroll will be tightly controlled.