To keep August interesting, MLB released a new Top 100 prospect ranking on Monday. With White Sox fans already thinking about next year during the last leg of the regular season, they may be surprised to see who’s in and who’s out of the new list.

Before the season, six South Siders made MLB’s Top-100 prospect catalog.

MLB’s latest assessment shuffles the deck, while keeping a total of six White Sox in the Top 100. (Two new players are added, as Kyle Teel and Edgar Quero have graduated from prospect status.)

There’s plenty to compare between the two gradings, but let’s start with the least surprising changes. Schultz’s fall from being in the top quintile to just within the top 10% shouldn’t be shocking. He pitched modestly in Double-A with a 3.34 ERA but struggled with command (1.59 WHIP and 36 walks through 12 starts). His promotion to Triple-A made things worse, as he allowed 15 runs and eight walks in 11 1/3 innings and is currently on the injured list. His regression after a premature bump to the Knights explains his drop in projection and value.

Similarly, Colson’s production lapse early in the season (.149/.223/.255 in 94 at-bats) warranted his position drop on the list. Although he quickly made up for it after his Arizona stint (270/.353/.574 in 122 at-bats) and his MLB hitting has held up, his early games made enough of a mark to demote him. Given his success in the majors and likelihood he’ll play his way out of prospect status, this list will be the last of Colson as a prospect.

Before the season, Braden Montgomery had never played an inning of professional baseball. But the fleet outfielder hit the ground running with a cup of coffee at Low-A, dominance at High-A, and now a second-half run at Double-A that represents a rookie arc better than anyone could have hoped. It’s not a stretch to say that this seasoned youngster has played his way into a possible 2026 debut on the South Side.

Like Braden, Caleb Bonemer had not played a wink of pro ball before this season, but has sneaked into the Top 100 with a phenomenal season in Kannapolis. After getting an arguably aggressive assignment right to full-season play after being drafted in 2024, he has been one of the only reliable offensive staples this year, slashing .275/.401/.437 with 52 RBIs and 67 walks. Although Bonemer’s glove needs some work at shortstop, his fielding at third base and hitting explain why he’s getting national attention.

One confusing aspect of the list is Chicago’s first round pick (No. 10 overall) from the 2025 draft, Billy Carlson, being ranked higher than Bonemer and Smith without having played a single game for a Sox affiliate. More renowned for his fielding than hitting, Carlson’s strong arm and undeniable proficiency at shortstop weigh more than his offense, which needs an overhaul. Even without knowing his skill set, Carlson’s debut on the Top-100 list should induce plenty of eyebrow-raising.