Chicago White Sox starting rotation 2026
The Chicago White Sox standings show a club competing near the top of the AL Central; at 54-47, they are atop the AL Central. The overall profile is supported by a +44 run differential, giving context to where this team sits in the race and how sustainable its position may be.
Offensively, Chicago White Sox has paired a 0.240 batting average with a 0.727 OPS, producing 4.78 runs per game. The lineup has shown enough impact to change games quickly, with 131 home runs helping drive scoring pressure and giving the offense a power element.
On the mound, the staff carries a 4.08 ERA and 1.31 WHIP while allowing 4.35 runs per game. Keeping the ball in the yard remains an important indicator for this group, especially with 109 home runs allowed. When the pitching is around the zone and limiting damage, the club looks balanced.
The recent stretch at 7-3 offers a snapshot of current form, and the rotation has been led by Sean Burke, who owns a 3.20 ERA. That top-end stability can set the tone for a series and help the bullpen fall into more favorable spots.
There has also been a noticeable split between home and road results, with 31-17 at home and 23-30 away. If Chicago White Sox continues to get steady run production and reliable innings from the staff, the club should remain firmly in the AL Central picture.
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Chicago White Sox lineup — batting stats 2026
| # | Player | Pos | AVG | OPS | HR | RBI | vs R OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Munetaka Murakami | 1B | 0.230 | 0.897 | 20 | 42 | — |
| 2 | Miguel Vargas | 3B | 0.245 | 0.836 | 21 | 61 | 0.767 |
| 3 | Randal Grichuk | DH | 0.248 | 0.798 | 9 | 24 | 0.571 |
| 4 | Tristan Peters | CF | 0.285 | 0.791 | 6 | 37 | 0.848 |
| 5 | Sam Antonacci | LF | 0.278 | 0.778 | 7 | 30 | 0.892 |
| 6 | Colson Montgomery | SS | 0.220 | 0.771 | 24 | 57 | 0.736 |
| 7 | Andrew Benintendi | DH | 0.245 | 0.732 | 10 | 52 | 0.763 |
| 8 | Chase Meidroth | 2B | 0.277 | 0.729 | 7 | 34 | 0.671 |
| 9 | Everson Pereira | RF | 0.232 | 0.719 | 3 | 7 | 0.606 |
| 10 | Braden Montgomery | RF | 0.236 | 0.707 | 3 | 18 | 0.764 |
| 11 | Kyle Teel | C | 0.190 | 0.588 | 2 | 14 | 0.669 |
| 12 | Luisangel Acuña | SS | 0.248 | 0.570 | 1 | 12 | 0.569 |
Chicago White Sox team stats 2026
Chicago White Sox bullpen stats 2026
| Reliever | Role | ERA | WHIP | IP | K/9 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sean Newcomb | RP | 2.41 | 1.09 | 56.0 | 8.84 |
| Grant Taylor | RP | 2.63 | 1.07 | 51.1 | 12.62 |
| Bryan Hudson | Closer | 2.08 | 1.20 | 43.1 | 8.72 |
| Trevor Richards | RP | 3.96 | 1.11 | 38.2 | 8.84 |
| Seranthony Domínguez | RP | 4.50 | 1.32 | 34.0 | 11.12 |
| Jordan Hicks | RP | 3.49 | 1.48 | 28.1 | 10.48 |
| Tyler Davis | RP | 4.10 | 1.22 | 26.1 | 7.52 |
| Chris Murphy | RP | 4.30 | 1.43 | 23.0 | 8.61 |
Chicago White Sox depth chart 2026
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