White Sox promote pitching prospects Hagen Smith and Tanner McDougal
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 8, 2026, 4:51 AM
Last updated Aug 8, 2026
The Chicago White Sox have called up top pitching prospects Hagen Smith and Tanner McDougal as confirmed by a source to the Tribune. Smith, the team's 2024 first-round pick, has a 4.32 ERA in 20 appearances for Triple-A Charlotte. McDougal, 23, has posted a 2.86 ERA over 15 appearances this season. Both have recently transitioned to bullpen roles. This decision aims to bolster the team's pitching depth as the season progresses.
- •Smith is ranked No. 2 prospect in the Sox system.
- •McDougal is ranked No. 4 in the Sox system.
- •Smith has a 3.88 ERA over his minor-league career.
- •McDougal has a career ERA of 4.45 in minor-league outings.
- •Ian Eskridge initially reported the news of the call-ups.
- 4:51 AMYahoo Sports — Chicago White Sox calling up top pitching prospects Hagen Smith and Tanner McDougal
"The Chicago White Sox are calling up two of their top pitching prospects in Hagen Smith and Tanner McDougal, a source confirmed to the Tribune late Friday. Smith, the team’s 2024 first-round pick, has a 4.32 ERA in 20 outings (14 starts) for Triple-A Charlotte. The lefty is ranked the No. 2 prospect in the Sox system, according to MLB.com. Smith has been getting work as a reliever recently. ...
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