White Sox trade for Brenton Doyle amid concerns over his performance

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Last updated Aug 3, 2026

White Sox trade for Brenton Doyle amid concerns over his performance
Summary

The Chicago White Sox have acquired two-time Gold Glove winner Brenton Doyle from the Colorado Rockies. In return, the White Sox send prospect Mason Adams and 16-year-old infielder Carlos Vielma to Colorado. Doyle's recent performance has raised eyebrows, as he struggled in 2025 with just a 0.2 WAR and was demoted to Triple-A this season. Adams recently returned from Tommy John surgery and had shown some promise in Triple-A but now faces challenges in Denver's hitting-friendly environment. The trade, which involves a notable young talent in Vielma, raises concerns about its potential long-term impact on the White Sox roster.

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  • White Sox acquire Brenton Doyle from Rockies.
  • Mason Adams and Carlos Vielma are traded in return.
  • Doyle's 2025 season was disappointing with a 0.2 WAR.
  • Adams recently returned from surgery and struggled in Triple-A.
  • Vielma is an impressive young player with strong stats.
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  • 5:46 PMYahoo SportsWhite Sox add defensive whiz Brenton Doyle, but why?
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Triple-A starter and ascending prospect Mason Adams heads to Colorado

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