{"id":436698,"date":"2026-01-29T11:00:10","date_gmt":"2026-01-29T11:00:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/436698\/"},"modified":"2026-01-29T11:00:10","modified_gmt":"2026-01-29T11:00:10","slug":"white-sox-make-unexpected-cameo-in-mlb-insiders-pitching-market-update","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/436698\/","title":{"rendered":"White Sox make unexpected cameo in MLB insider’s pitching market update"},"content":{"rendered":"

Armed with an extra $20 million after the trade of Luis Robert Jr.<\/a> last week, White Sox GM Chris Getz will be looking to round out the 2026 roster. The White Sox have an agreement with RHP Seranthony Dominguez<\/a> to be the team\u2019s closer, but still have what feels like an incomplete roster. Many have speculated that the team will add an outfielder with a high-upside<\/a> but unproven group in tow. Others, however, see another starting pitcher as the team\u2019s primary need. Jon Heyman of The New York Post provided an update on the starting pitcher market this week, but unfortunately, it didn\u2019t say very much.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Teams still seriously considering starting pitchers with 2 weeks to go: Orioles, Tigers, D-Backs, Padres, Braves, Yankees, Cubs, Angels, Giants, Rays, A\u2019s, White Sox and maybe Jays, Marlins, Phillies<\/p>\n

\u2014 Jon Heyman (@JonHeyman) January 28, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n

Perhaps the intention of Heyman\u2019s post was to indicate that many teams are still considering starting pitching, but listing half the league in the update isn\u2019t particularly helpful. There are many quality starting pitching options available in free agency, including Framber Valdez, Zac Gallen, Lucas Giolito, Chris Bassitt, Zack Littell, Justin Verlander, Max Scherzer, and others. Additional starters may be available in the trade market, so there\u2019s definitely no shortage of supply or demand.\u00a0<\/p>\n

While Chris Getz hasn\u2019t deliberately said the White Sox are going to add another starting pitcher, a quick glance at the roster reveals why it would make sense. The White Sox have Shane Smith, Davis Martin, and Anthony Kay<\/a> seemingly locked into the rotation, with Sean Burke and Sean Newcomb<\/a> likely rounding it out as the roster currently stands. Burke showed flashes in 2025, including a ten-strikeout performance in his final start of the season, but he\u2019s struggled with consistency. Newcomb has posted better numbers as a reliever and hasn\u2019t handled a full starter\u2019s workload in several years. The White Sox could certainly use another veteran arm who can eat innings and bring stability to the rotation.\u00a0<\/p>\n

White Sox have been tied to starting pitching all offseason<\/p>\n

Aside from Heyman\u2019s report, the White Sox have been connected to the starting pitching market several times this offseason. The Athletic\u2019s Ken Rosenthal<\/a> reported the White Sox interest in RHP Griffin Canning<\/a> and mentioned that the team is looking for another starter on a one-year deal. ESPN\u2019s Jeff Passan<\/a> reported back in December that the White Sox were among the most aggressive teams pursuing mid-tier starting pitching. Chris Getz indicated the team\u2019s plans to be \u201cvery active\u201d following the Robert trade, and though the White Sox have since added a closer, it\u2019s hard to see that alone qualifying.\u00a0<\/p>\n

With the Mets taking on Luis Robert\u2019s $20 million salary for 2026, Chris Getz says \u201cWe\u2019ve got financial flexibility now to bring in (more) talent. We\u2019re going to be very active.\u201d <\/p>\n

He\u2019s already been talking with agents and clubs.<\/p>\n

\u2014 Chuck Garfien (@ChuckGarfien) January 21, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n

I have long been of the opinion that the White Sox will add another starter, and Heyman\u2019s report- while vague- at least confirms the White Sox interest. The tier in which the White Sox are shopping is unclear, though the chances of them being involved on Framber Valdez or Zac Gallen are virtually zero. It\u2019ll likely be a lower-tier addition to the rotation, but important depth nonetheless.\u00a0<\/p>\n

There are less than two weeks until Spring Training gets underway, but I don\u2019t believe the White Sox are done adding, and more important additions should be on the way soon. I know it\u2019s difficult, but I\u2019d urge White Sox fans to be patient: the front office is hard at work. <\/p>\n