White Sox active at trade deadline, seek AL Central improvement
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 4, 2026, 12:59 AM
Last updated Aug 4, 2026
The Chicago White Sox made significant moves ahead of the 2026 MLB trade deadline, acquiring four players to bolster their roster. Highlighted by the addition of three-time All-Star starting pitcher Luis Castillo in a trade with the Seattle Mariners, the team also secured relief pitcher Huascar Brazobán, outfielder Brenton Doyle, and catcher Joey Bart. While Castillo is seen as a potential upgrade for the rotation, the effectiveness of the transactions in improving the White Sox's chances to contend in the AL Central remains uncertain. Chicago now faces the challenge of integrating these new players into their lineup as they push into the final stretch of the season.
- •White Sox acquired Luis Castillo from the Seattle Mariners.
- •Chicago also added relief pitcher Huascar Brazobán from the Mets.
- •Outfielder Brenton Doyle and catcher Joey Bart joined the team.
- •The team addressed multiple positions ahead of the stretch run.
- •Trade deadline moves highlight team's effort to compete in AL Central.
- 12:59 AMYahoo Sports — Trade Deadline Grade: Did White Sox Do Enough to Win AL Central?
"Grading the White Sox trade deadline, reacting to all four moves, and examining where they leave Chicago in the AL Central race for the home stretch.
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