White Sox bullpen strategy involves multiple options for closing duties

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Last updated Jun 27, 2026

White Sox bullpen strategy involves multiple options for closing duties
Summary

White Sox manager Will Venable has several bullpen options he cannot currently utilize fully. With Sean Newcomb, Bryan Hudson, and Grant Taylor performing well, their workloads have included high-leverage situations. However, Seranthony Domínguez remains the designated closer despite underperforming relative to his reliever counterparts. The strategy of relying on a single closer over a multi-inning approach is being questioned, especially with the success of Venable's available options. As the season progresses, the decision regarding Domínguez's role may need reassessment.

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  • Sean Newcomb has led White Sox bullpen performance this season.
  • Venable has not fully deployed his best relievers due to reliance on Domínguez.
  • Domínguez is underperforming with negative win probability added.
  • The strategy reflects a broader shift against traditional closing roles.
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Will Venable has three bullpen arms who can split the closing duties, but he can’t use any of them … for now

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