The Chicago White Sox will be interesting to watch navigate this offseason, as they have the money to sign a top-tier free agent and the talent in their organization to make a big trade.
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However, that likely won’t be the modus operandi of general manager Chris Getz, who hinted that this offseason will be like last, with a string of one-year deal signings and not much in the way of making trades.
Chris Getz hints at a potentially disappointing offseason for the Chicago White Sox
New Chicago White Sox manager Will Venable (R) poses for a photo with general manager Chris Getz (R) during a press conference at Guaranteed Rate Field. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images
With free agency rapidly approaching, the White Sox should be one of the teams swimming in the waters of veteran bats and arms, with holes in the starting rotation, bullpen, and first base. When asked about what the White Sox’s mindset will be heading into free agency, Getz gave a disappointing response, telling Scott Merkin of MLB.com that it would be “premature” to bring in players beyond this year.
“Free agency is an avenue to bring in players to help in the win total,” telling Scott Merkin. “But to go beyond this upcoming season I think would be a little premature considering the state of our club right now and the development of these young players.”
Getz: “Free agency is an avenue to bring in players to help in the win total. But to go beyond this upcoming season I think would be a little premature considering the state of our club right now and the development of these young players.”
— Scott Merkin (@scottmerkin) November 5, 2025
Chris Getz and the White Sox need to do better than repeating last offseason
MLB: Tampa Bay Rays at Chicago White Sox Apr 26, 2024; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago White Sox general manager Chris Getz speaks before a baseball game between the Chicago White Sox and Tampa Bay Rays at Guaranteed Rate Field. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images
This statement is a real punch in the gut if you’re a White Sox fan and got excited about the potential of their young core and had the hope that new owner Justin Ishbia would actually be “infusing funds.” The White Sox did increase their payroll when they picked up Luis Robert Jr.’s $20 million option, but if that’s the only major move to raise payroll then there’s a problem.
Having as many holes as they do at key positions like first base, the White Sox should be looking to sign someone like first base Rhys Hoskins, who is coming off a down year with the Milwaukee Brewers, after hitting .237 with an OPS of .748 and 12 home runs in 90 games. Hoskins also spent time on the injured list with a sprained thumb, which cost him a good chunk of the season.
Costing about $7 million for a one-year contract, this is a move that Getz and the White Sox can easily make to bring in someone with playoff experience and a bona fide leader who would do wonders for their clubhouse.
Chris Getz and Will Venable are building the Chicago White Sox’s future – Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images
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