Several high-profile graduations have affected the quality of the White Sox farm system, but there are still some players who could be key cogs in a contending team before long. Chicago has done an excellent job of extracting value from trades in finding young players with high ceilings. Kyle Teel and Chase Meidroth are both already producing after arriving via the Garret Crochet trade, with Braden Montgomery expected to join them in the rotation soon.
They’ve also been successful in the draft. Players 2-11 on this list all joined the organization via the draft and have turned into valuable pieces, whether in terms of on-field production or in future trade talks. The emergence of the young core has made the White Sox a more exciting team than they were in 2024 and 2025, and reinforcements are on the way to return the organization to competitiveness.
Top White Sox Prospects
The Top Tier
1)Braden Montgomery, 23 Y/O, OF
MiLB Stats: .270 AVG | .360 OBP | .444 SLG | 12 HR | 14 SB | 25.1% K% | 11.0% BB%
The White Sox drafted Montgomery with their first-round pick in 2024 after three incredible seasons between Stanford and Texas A&M. That final season had the potential to be special, with the Aggies making it to Omaha, but Montgomery missed most of that run with a serious leg injury. A year later, he returned to the field as a professional and hit the ground running. In his first season, he crushed three levels, reaching AA with a 137 wRC+ with double-digit tallies in home runs and steals. The biggest concern with Montgomery before the draft was whether or not he could keep his strikeouts in check. He showed better command of the plate than expected, keeping his walk and strikeout rates at acceptable levels.
Those numbers are indicative of the “under-the-hood” talent for Montgomery. He has the potential to impact the game in every way if it all clicks. He’s able to create production on either side of the plate as a switch-hitter, and could leverage that tool into 25+ home runs if he makes enough contact. His 69.8% contact rate and 14.8% swinging strike rate indicate there’s work to do on that front, though. Even with some volatility due to swing-and-miss, the power/speed combination Montgomery possesses makes him a valuable asset with the highest ceiling outfielder in the Sox system. He’ll get the call to the majors in 2026 and will likely lock down an everyday corner outfield spot as another member of the Sox’s exciting young core.
2) Caleb Bonemer, 20 Y/O, SS
MiLB Stats: .281 AVG | .401 OBP | .473 SLG | 12 HR | 29 SB | 21.2% K% | 15.8% BB%
Bonemer’s 2025 performance resulted in a meteoric rise up rankings boards throughout the season and into the offseason. He was one of eight players with 10+ homers, 25+ steals, and a walk rate above 15%. Of that group, he’s one of two teenagers. The Dodgers’ Eduardo Quintero’s 152 wRC+ beat Bonemer’s 151 for best in class. Still, Bonemer showcased his ability to hit the ball for power (.192 ISO) without sacrificing bat-to-ball ability (78.3% contact). Only 22 primary minor league shortstops had an ISO higher than Bonemer’s. Just five of them exceeded his wOBA (.420) in full-season ball.
Despite being listed as a shortstop, his future on defense is likely elsewhere. Bonemer posted 16 errors in 67 games at short, compared to just two in 34 games at third. Given Bonemer’s bulkier frame, the hot corner may be a better home for him. Even with his frame, Bonemer still moves well. He had a 78% success rate on steals, and he passes the eye test. Bonemer won’t get to 30+ in the majors, but 15-20 is far from out of the question. That, in tandem with the damage he can do at the plate, is a fun combination for dynasty managers.
3) Noah Schultz – 21 Y/O, LHP
MiLB Stats: 73.0 IP | 4.68 ERA | 23.2% K% | 13.8% BB%
A “down” arrow is the best representation of Schultz’s dynasty value after a lackluster 2025 season. After dominating the lower minor leagues in 2024, he regressed heavily, and every major statistic trended down along with Schultz’s stock. In 12 AA starts, Schultz battled to a 3.34 ERA despite a walk rate above 14%. He wasn’t so lucky against AAA competition. Despite lowering the walk rate, his 80% left-on-base rate in AA proved to be unsustainable (52.1% in AAA), and the ball left the yard at a much higher clip (21.4% HR/FB in AAA, 7.1% in AA). His five-start stint ended with a 9.37 ERA, although his predictive numbers looked better in comparison (4.59 xFIP).
The good news is that Schultz has time on his side to work through these issues. He’s still only 22 and is already a step away from the major leagues. Additionally, he’s still an outlier. At 6’10”, there is little comparison for his frame, which allows him to get to release points and attack angles that few other arms can. That unique 3/4 release point creates a ton of horizontal action with his fastball and slider, and his attack angle at that slot allows the former to play up in the zone when he locates it. If he can find a way to throw enough strikes to get his walk rate down, Schultz still has mid-to-high rotation spot upside.
4) Hagen Smith, 23 Y/O, LHP
MiLB Stats: 75.2 IP | 3.57 ERA | 33.9% K% | 17.6% BB%
There’s only one word that suffices when talking about Smith’s college career: Electricity. The southpaw struck out 48% (!!) of the batters he faced in his final year with Arkansas. In 23 starts since going professional, he hasn’t been that dominant, but he’s been excellent. His 12.85 K/9 was the eighth best among minor league pitchers last season (min. 70 IP), and his 14.3% swinging-strike rate was in the 89th percentile (75th of 691).
The problem for Smith, since his collegiate days, has been free passes. His walk rate was seventh-worst in the minors, and he had a 57% strike rate. That will need to improve for him to be viable as a starter. The good news is that the stuff should allow him to attack the zone more frequently. The slider is one of the best in the game, and his fastball can sneak into the triple digits. A legitimate third pitch is needed to round out the arsenal, though. The White Sox will watch Smith closely to kick off 2026, as a strong start to the season could result in a debut by summertime.
5) Billy Carlson, 19 Y/O, SS
MiLB Stats: N/A – 2025 Draftee
The White Sox joined the prep shortstop party in the 2025 draft, taking Billy Carlson with the 10th pick. The $6.2 million signing bonus handed to Carlson is the largest commitment the franchise has ever made to a prep player. One of the reasons they were likely comfortable making that sort of investment is the defensive floor that Carlson already possesses. MLB.com states, “he’s a Gold Glover waiting to happen,” and Fangraphs gave him a 70 future grade on defense.
That’s great for real-life value. Not so much for fantasy or dynasty. While Carlson was considered a raw offensive prospect coming into the draft, there are tools present that can be molded into a productive offensive player. The main one that stands out is the bat speed. Carlson has remarkably quick hands and an ability to hit the ball with pop to all fields. Will that materialize against professional competition? Who knows. The good news is the White Sox will have time to work with Carlson before he’s thrust into the higher levels of the minor leagues. If everything clicks, Carlson has 20-homer power and has the athleticism to be a threat on the bases as well.
6) Tanner McDougal, 23 Y/O, RHP
MiLB Stats: 113.1 IP | 3.26 ERA | 28.3% K% | 10.2% BB%
McDougal doesn’t have the name recognition of Schultz or Smith, but he’s quietly pitched his way into consideration alongside them. The 22-year-old put together a solid 2023 season, but struggled mightily in 2024. The righty posted a 6.04 ERA between two levels of A ball, with a 1.68 WHIP and 5.93 FIP in the more advanced level. He’s responded and then some this year. After 13 starts with a 28.7% strikeout rate and 3.53 FIP, the White Sox promoted McDougal to AA. The breakout only continued once he got there. McDougal shaved almost a full run on his xFIP, pitching to a 2.71 to go with a 64% strike rate.
Perhaps even more impressive is the fact that he significantly reduced his walk rate. After a 12.6% mark in High-A, he managed a 7.5% the rest of the way. Additionally, his fly-ball rate dropped 16% with his new team, as did his pull rate (by 8%). McDougal has begun to optimize his arsenal to maximize success, and it has worked wonders. The fastball and slider will be his best pitches against better competition, but the curveball has promise, too. McDougal’s combination of frame, stuff, and track record makes him a slam-dunk pick for a mid-rotation spot as early as 2026.
7) Sam Antonacci, 23 Y/O, INF
MiLB Stats: .291 AVG | .433 OBP | .409 SLG | 5 HR | 48 SB | 14.1% K% | 13.3% BB%
Antonacci’s stock as a dynasty asset skyrocketed in 2025 after a productive regular season and an impressive stint in the Arizona Fall League. Between A+ and AA, Antonacci registered a 156 wRC+, which led the organization and ranked third among all minor leaguers (min. 500 PA). The only two players in front of him are the #1 prospect in baseball and the #3 third base prospect (Jacob Reimer). That’s good company for a 2024 fifth-round pick to keep. Antonacci followed up that performance with a 1.046 OPS in 19 games in Arizona, where he mashed 28 hits in 19 games.
That hit tool has been his calling card throughout his collegiate and professional career. He hit .367 in his lone season with Coastal Carolina, and .325 in four different summer ball stints. Since signing, his average has dipped just below .300, but he has an .852 OPS in 139 games with the White Sox. The bat-to-ball is excellent (86.8% contact rate), he doesn’t whiff (11.5% in AFL), and he has a solid understanding of the zone (18.4% chase rate). The power is still developing, but he has average pull-side pop when he can get the ball there. If he can get into the 10+ homer range with his existing plus speed, Antonacci could be a top-100 prospect by the end of 2026.
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8) Jaden Fauske, 19 Y/O, OF
MiLB Stats: N/A – 2025 Draftee
Hailing from the Chicagoland area, the White Sox paid Fauske almost $3 million to skip the SEC with LSU and join the organization. It’s easy to see why the Sox opted to take the gamble on Fauske’s bat in the second round. He stands at 6’3″ and has filled out physically, reaching 200 pounds already. He’s a hit-over-power player for now, but professional coaching and maturity will help him tap into the power potential in his frame.
9) George Wolkow, 19 Y/O, OF
MiLB Stats: .223 AVG | .317 OBP | .362 SLG | 13 HR | 33 SB | 29.6% K% | 10.9% BB%
Projectability remains the key with Wolkow. He’s a physical specimen at 6’7″, 240, but he’s yet to utilize that frame to its full potential. His fly-ball rate and pull rate are still solid, but his infield fly-ball rate is over 20%, while his home-run-per-fly-ball rate dropped by over 7% between 2024 and 2025. His bat-to-ball skills are also questionable. Wolkow’s contact rate (66.5%) and swinging-strike rate (16.9%) were improvements on the previous season, but they’re still well below average and indicate strikeout trouble in the future. Wolkow has the physical tools to be a 20/20 player, but the strikeout/contact issues could prove to be too big an issue to overcome.
10) Christian Oppor – 21 Y/O, LHP
MiLB Stats: 87.2 IP | 3.08 ERA | 31.7% K% | 11.5% BB%
Oppor broke out in Single-A to kick off 2025. He struck out almost 40% of the batters he faced en route to a 2.42 ERA in five appearances before a promotion to High-A. His performance regressed slightly, but he still registered a 3.65 xFIP and 3.31 ERA in 17 starts. The big question for Oppor will be his command. He throws in the mid-to-high 90s from a funky 3/4 slot, but he fails to land his sweep-heavy slider and changeup in the zone, which can leave him vulnerable. Oppor’s stuff is middle-of-the-rotation level if he can throw enough strikes to remain a starter.
11) Kyle Lodise, 22 Y/O, SS
MiLB Stats: .185 AVG | .319 OBP | .370 SLG | 4 HR | 7 SB | 18.6% K% | 13.3% BB%
The White Sox’s third-round pick started his professional career strongly, despite his sub-.200 batting average. Lodise paced for a 20/30 season in his 28-game debut in High-A, showcasing his ability to hit for power and pick up steals. He won’t have that same impact at the higher levels or in the majors, but 15+ in both categories could be in his future. Lodise’s .188 BABIP (.348 in college), in tandem with a strong pull rate and fly-ball rate indicate that his average will regress to the mean next year. Lodise is a solid future everyday player, but his upside is limited by his average tools.
12) Jeral Perez – 21 Y/O, INF
MiLB Stats: .244 AVG | .315 OBP | .448 SLG | 22 HR | 10 SB | 20.9% K% | 8.2% BB%
Perez was the only player in the White Sox system to post 20+ home runs and 10+ steals in 2025. His 124 wRC+ ranked seventh among qualified hitters in the organization, one of four players his age or younger in the top ten. He doesn’t have the build you’d expect from a power threat, but his quick bat and strong frame make up for what he lacks in height. His batted-ball data (44.8% fly-ball rate, 45% pull rate) indicates he’s effectively producing quality contact and that his 20+ homer pop is no fluke. His walk/strikeout rates have been strong at every level, too. He could grow into an everyday player at second base with 15+ homer/steal upside, or become a utility player with offensive value.
13) Jedixson Paez – 21 Y/O, RHP
MiLB Stats: 19.1 IP | 2.79 ERA | 27.7% K% | 3.6% BB%
The White Sox surprised some people (including me) by taking Paez with the second pick in the 2025 Rule 5 draft. On paper, his numbers make it clear to see why. The last time he had a walk rate above 5% was in the Complex League in 2022, and he’s added strikeouts to his game (21.6% K in ’23, 29% in ’24). His secondary offerings stand out. The curve has sharp 12-6 movement that he can throw for a strike or get hitters to chase. Paez’s sweeper and changeup could also be plus pitches. That said, he has never pitched above High-A, and only reached the fourth innings once in his seven 2025 starts. Paez is a bullpen-only piece for 2026, but could find success in the back-end of the rotation in the future.
14) Mason Adams, 25 Y/O, RHP
MiLB Stats (2024): 120.1 IP | 2.92 ERA | 22.3% K% | 5.7% BB%
Adams missed all of 2025 after undergoing Tommy John surgery in February. Before going under the knife, he’d built up momentum and likely would have made his MLB debut during the previous season. Adams was excellent in AA, posting a 1.05 WHIP and a 20% K-BB rate en route to a 2.44 ERA. While his AAA mark (5.82) wasn’t good, there were encouraging signs. Adams limited hard contact (28.6% hard-hit rate) and kept the ball in the infield (56.5% ground-ball rate). The only problem was that he couldn’t get swing and misses (7.6% swinging-strike rate), and eventually, all of the contact he allowed (83.5% contact rate) was going to lead to big innings. Adams will get a chance to rebound in AAA to kick off 2026, and could be in play for spot starts or a bullpen role by midseason.
15) Aldrin Batista, 22 Y/O, RHP
MiLB Stats: 14.0 IP | 5.79 ERA | 25.8% K% | 10.6% BB%
Batista made one start in April before being shut down with an elbow issue. He returned as a bullpen piece in August but struggled. Batista’s ERA is inflated by two bad outings in relief (2.1 IP, 6 ER), but he threw two perfect innings with four strikeouts in his first start of the season. Batista’s stuff is good enough to get into the rotation, but he’ll likely be a #4 or a #5 in the future. His lower arm slot allows his fastball and changeup to get solid arm-side run/fade, and he’s able to get to a slider shape with solid vertical and horizontal action to keep hitters on their toes. He’s still a ways away from the big leagues, but could pop up on the dynasty radar with a strong start to 2026.
The Next Five
Although these prospects do not crack the top 15, dynasty managers should keep their eye on these five players.
Alexander Albertus – 21-year-old infielder who had a 124 wRC+ with the Dodgers organization in 2024. Injury limited him to eight games in ’25—a contact-first type of hitter with strong plate discipline.
Samuel Zavala – Posted a 122 wRC+ as a 20-year-old in High-A last season. Average tools across the board without a standout trait, but could be a 15/15 type outfielder with plus bat-to-ball skills.
Blake Larson – 2024 third-rounder who’s yet to make his professional debut due to Tommy John. Advanced arsenal for his age (19) with a sweep-heavy slider, sinker, and changeup with heavy horizontal fade.
William Bergolla – Incredible bat-to-ball ability (94% contact rate in AA) and a solid runner (40 steals), but no power in his 5’9″ frame. Will create a ton of contact, but the quality of it will determine his future value.
Landon Hodge – Signed for ~$400,000 over slot in 2025 fourth round. 18-year-old lefty-hitting catcher. Will make his professional debut in 2025 and could be a breakout candidate at the lower levels.