White Sox face critical decisions regarding young pitchers ahead of offseason

The Chicago White Sox are evaluating the future roles of pitchers Hagen Smith and Grant Taylor as they prepare for the offseason. Both players have shown promise; Smith excelled in relief with a 1.29 ERA in 2026, while Taylor emerged as a top closer. The team needs to bolster its starting rotation, potentially adding two pitchers, despite having young options available. General Manager Chris Getz indicated that the organization has yet to make a decision on Smith and Taylor's future roles, which could impact their offseason strategy. Assessing these players before free agency opens is critical for the White Sox's plans.

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