The White Sox may not have a seat at the adults’ table when it comes to offseason trades or signings, but GM Chris Getz has been active. The coaching staff was revamped and front office bolstered. And the discount shopping and bottom-feeding that have become trademarks of 2020s Jerry Reinsdorf clubs has continued.
To what end, however? Is Getz merely shuffling the deck chairs on the Titanic, or building a team not just pointed to the future but possibly able to surprise the AL Central this summer?
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Seemingly there are more, and better, major-leaguers on the roster heading into 2026 as opposed to one year ago. But looking at the roster position-by-position, the improvement could be less concrete and more mirage; entire chunks of the roster (outfield, pitching) might be taking a step back in 2026.
Has Getz done enough — or is this just another season of have-not White Sox fans watching the haves feast?
