The Chicago White Sox are one day away (March 26) from Opening Day. Right-hander Shane Smith will square off against Milwaukee Brewers right-hander Jacob Misiorowski.
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Despite the rosters not officially getting finalized, the White Sox made a bold move by adding 22-year-old right-hander Jedixson Páez to the roster. According to BBWAA member Francys Romero, Páez will be jumping straight from Single-A to the Major Leagues without playing in Double-A.
Páez struggled in seven games, posting a 6.35 ERA, walking five and striking out 11 in 11.1 innings. Between High-A and Single-A last season, Páez had 5-4 with a 3.17 ERA and striking out 113 in 96.2 innings. A right calf strain sidelined Páez for four months last season.
The White Sox selected Páez in the Rule 5 Draft from the Boston Red Sox this offseason. Being a Rule 5 pick, Páez needed to make the Opening Day roster and spend the season with the White Sox, or get offered back to Boston.
Source: Right-hander pitching prospect Jedixson Páez has been informed he made the Opening Day roster of the Chicago White Sox.
Páez, 22, will go straight to the big leagues without passing through Double-A.
— Francys Romero (@francysromeroFR) March 25, 2026
Jedixson Páez offers the Chicago White Sox and Will Venable an interesting arm
Salem’s Jedixson Paez (17) pitches against the Shorebirds Tuesday, April 9, 2024, at Perdue Stadium in Salisbury, Maryland.
A starting pitcher by trade, Páez will work out of manager Will Venable’s bullpen. Smith, right-handers Sean Burke, Erick Fedde, and Davis Martin and left-hander Anthony Kay will initially be in the starting rotation.
Given his starting experience, Páez could fill in the rotation in case of injury or spot start. Páez could also give Venable length in the bullpen if there’s a need.
The young right-hander will join right-handers Grant Taylor, Seranthony Dominguez, Jordan Hicks, and Jordan Leasure, along with left-handers Sean Newcomb and Chris Murphy in the bullpen.Â
Páez is the White Sox’s 19th-ranked prospect and has a three-pitch mix. Páez throws a four-seam fastball (45/80 grade), a slider (50/80) and a changeup (55/80).
Despite having below-average stuff, Páez has exceptional control of his arsenal — grading out at a 70/80. Páez has also started experimenting with a cutter.
Salem’s Jedixson Paez (17) pitches against the Shorebirds Tuesday, April 9, 2024, at Perdue Stadium in Salisbury, Maryland.
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