Writing in The Athletic on Friday, former MLB executive Jim Bowden has called for the Chicago White Sox to trade outfielder Luis Robert Jr. to the Cincinnati Reds.

As it stands, Brooks Baldwin is projected to serve as Chicago's Opening Day shortstop. The 24-year-old made his big league debut in 2024 – just two years after he went in the 12th round of the 2022 MLB Draft – and he wound up batting .211 with a .566 OPS and 0.0 WAR in 33 games.

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The White Sox are likely done making moves this offseason. Find out more about the team's direction at MLB Trade Rumors.

Ron Marinaccio, who was designated for assignment earlier this week, has been sent from Chicago to San Diego in exchange for cash considerations.

Colson Montgomery, ranked by MLB Pipeline as the No. 4 White Sox prospect and No. 37 overall, could break camp as the team’s starting shortstop. The 22-year-old left-handed hitter clearly will be a key figure at the Major League level for the 2025 White Sox,

As the MLB offseason continues, the Padres made their first move acquiring Ron Marinaccio from the White Sox via trade after he was DFAd.

The Red Sox acquired Chicago’s ace, Garrett Crochet for a haul of top prospects, highlighted by Braden Montgomery and Kyle Teel. The ceiling of the White Sox system was drastically risen after that deal,

The White Sox traded right-handed reliever Ron Marinaccio to the Padres on Friday afternoon. Read more about the move at MLB Trade Rumors.

Every team across the majors is selling hope to their fans: some are selling it in a more immediate fashion, in the form of active offseasons full of free-agent signings and trade acquisitions. Others,

Ahead of SoxFest Live, which begins Friday, general manager Chris Getz provided a look-ahead to the 2025 season throughout the organization.

Teams, players and agents are on the clock. With spring training only weeks away, there are several moves that need to be made now.