White Sox's starting rotation ranked worst among playoff contenders

As of September 22, 2026, the Chicago White Sox are in contention for a playoff spot, currently holding a 3.0-game lead over the Houston Astros for the final Wild Card position. However, ESPN's Kiley McDaniel has ranked the White Sox starting rotation as the worst among all postseason contenders, finding them at 15th overall. The White Sox will likely rely on a strong bullpen, which has the seventh-best ERA in the league, as they face challenges with their starting pitchers, including Sean Burke and Davis Martin, who have not proven to be effective aces. The team's struggles in the second half of the season raise questions about their postseason viability.

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