White Sox 2026 Plans Ahead of SoxFest Live
- CHICAGO -- The first Cactus League pitch has yet to be thrown, and general manager Chris Getz already might have come up with a theme for his 2026...
- "I think we are going to make a meaningful step forward," getz told the media during a preview event for SoxFest Live on Thursday.
- Getz spoke extensively about the rebuild, the current roster and the future of the White Sox, emphasizing a desire to compete in 2026.He's not putting a specific win...
CHICAGO — The first Cactus League pitch has yet to be thrown, and general manager Chris Getz already might have come up with a theme for his 2026 White Sox.
“I think we are going to make a meaningful step forward,” getz told the media during a preview event for SoxFest Live on Thursday.
Getz spoke extensively about the rebuild, the current roster and the future of the White Sox, emphasizing a desire to compete in 2026.He’s not putting a specific win total on it, but he wants to see tangible progress.
“I don’t want to get into numbers,” Getz said. “But I want to see us be more competitive. I want to see us playing meaningful games late in the season. That’s the goal. that’s what we’re striving for.”
The White Sox finished 61-101 in 2023, their worst record since 1979. They traded away several key players during the offseason, including Dylan Cease, Joe kelly, and aaron Bummer, further solidifying their commitment to the rebuild.
However, Getz believes the pieces are in place for a turnaround. He’s excited about the young players who will get an chance to play, such as outfielder Colson Montgomery and pitcher Nick Nastrini.
“We have a lot of young talent that’s going to get a chance to show what they can do,” Getz said. “I’m confident that we’re going to see some exciting things from these guys.”
Getz also emphasized the importance of developing a winning culture. He wants the White Sox to be a team that players want to play for and fans want to root for.
“we need to create an habitat where players can thrive,” Getz said. “We need to be a team that’s known for its hard work, its dedication and its commitment to winning.”
SoxFest Live will take place this weekend at McCormick Place. Fans will have the opportunity to meet players, coaches and front office personnel, and learn more about the White Sox’s plans for the future.
Getz is hoping that SoxFest Live will help to generate excitement for the upcoming season and build a stronger connection between the team and its fans.
“I’m really looking forward to soxfest Live,” Getz said. “It’s a great opportunity for us to connect with our fans and share our vision for the future.”
CHICAGO — The first Cactus League pitch has yet to be thrown, and general manager Chris Getz already might have come up with a theme for his 2026 White Sox.
“I think we are going to make a meaningful step forward,” getz told the media during a preview event for SoxFest on Thursday at Guaranteed rate Field.
The White sox traded outfielder Luis Robert Jr. to the los Angeles Dodgers on Tuesday, a move that signaled a clear shift toward rebuilding and provided financial flexibility. The Mets picked up all $22 million owed to Robert in the recent trade, leaving the White Sox payroll flexibility to improve. Getz promised the team would be active promptly after the deal, and he said Thursday they have been active in regard to talking to agents of available free agents.
“We’ve had a lot of fruitful conversations with other clubs, as well,” Getz said. “I believe that there are going to be more adds. To what level, unsure.
“What we can provide is opportunity and a runway and some of these players we’ve acquired just haven’t gotten that runway in other places for various reasons. We are going to take advantage of that.”
Regardless of the future adds, quite possibly going into Spring Training, the biggest jump forward for the White Sox will be continued betterment for their young talent.
“We feel pretty good about the team,” getz said. “You review the offseason, finishing off the season like we did last year, really building a lot of momentum. We felt like we’ve been able to take that momentum into the offseason and what’s attached to that.”
Said Venable: “We’re all learning and growing and getting better. Certainly feel like I’m one year better than I was last year and have a season long of experiences to help guide me and help me in my job on a daily basis. I’m excited about what can come of that and know that we’ve got a lot of work to do simultaneously occurring.”
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