The White Sox turned a bit of a corner in 2025, posting a 60-102 record – 19 wins more than their 2023 campaign. With that said, this still represents three-straight 100-loss seasons, putting pressure on the front office to build out significantly in the coming months.
A Bright Spot
SS Colson Montgomery represents one of the brighter roster spots heading into 2026. The 23-year-old secured 21 homers and an .840 OPS following a July 4th callup.
A Big Concern
Spending. Chicago has shown signs of a good young core beginning to develop, but has done little to nothing to supplement those players with MLB talent over each of the past two offseason. Will that change for 2026?
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2026 White Sox Financials
MLB Offseason Guides
Pending Free Agents
The White Sox hold a small list of pending free agents, but only Alexander made a legitimate impact to the 2025 roster.
Option Decisions
Robert’s $20M salary for 2026 remains a question mark, but at present time it’s expected that the White Sox will exercise the option – though the idea of trading the 28-year-old this winter is still very much on the table. Perez’ $10M salary is likely declined, as the vet dealt with both elbow and shoulder injuries throughout 2025.
Arbitration-Eligibility
Tauchman and Wilson should be locks to rejoin the roster at their projected prices. Hill is a candidate for a non-tender if Robert Jr. is here to stay.
Guaranteed Salary
It’s a lonely island for Benintendi, who spent a good portion of 2025 on the White Sox’ IL. The 31-year-old is signed through 2027 at a $15M tax rate.
Team Tax Projections
Chicago heads into the winter with a projected tax payroll near $60M, with 34 players currently accounted for. Financials certainly won’t impede them from aggressively adding this offseason. But will they?