White Sox Reshuffle the 40-Man Roster as Rule 5 Deadline Sparks Early Movement

The Chicago White Sox did some light 40-man remodeling this week, while future owner and noted basketball disruptor Justin Ishbia made a cameo with the Man of the Cloth. While nothing truly seismic happened, and nothing seismic was expected, Chris Getz still managed to squeeze a little action out of what figures to be a relatively quiet offseason.

With Monday’s Rule 5 protection deadline, the Sox had to add any eligible prospects they didn’t want walking out the door for free. They made two moves, placing right-handers Duncan Davitt and Tanner McDougal on the 40-man. No shock with McDougal: MLB Pipeline ranks him as Chicago’s No. 7 prospect, and even the White Sox wouldn’t leave that exposed. Davitt joined the organization at the trade deadline from the Rays in the Adrian Houser deal.

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Once the deadline dust had settled, Getz kept working the phones. The Sox traded pitchers Steven Wilson and Yoendrys Gómez to the Tampa Bay Rays for outfielder Everson Pereira and infielder Tanner Murray. Chicago also struck a separate deal with the Boston Red Sox, acquiring left-handed reliever Chris Murphy for minor-league catcher Ronny Hernandez.

The Sox then lost a lefty as Frazier Ellard announced his retirement after two IL stints in 2025. Ellard pitched effectively in stretches but stepped away for family and business reasons.