Hagen Smith

Smith was called up as the White Sox's No. 2 prospect and the fifth-overall pick in 2024, but will work in relief initially as Chicago tries to win games. His 40-walk rate in 58 innings is a real red flag; the 87-strikeout rate is not. The rotation upside makes him worth a stash in 15-team leagues with an NA slot. Do not add in standard 10-to-12-team formats unless you have roster flexibility.

The fifth-overall pick in the 2024 MLB Draft was called up Friday and will pitch in relief, but the White Sox have publicly stated he and fellow prospect Tanner McDougal will return to starting roles after 2026. His 87-strikeout, 58-inning Triple-A season showed plus-plus swing-and-miss stuff with a premium fastball-slider combination. The 40 walks in 58 innings is a real risk that caps his immediate ceiling. Stash in 15-team leagues or any format with an NA spot; set the expectation that the payoff may be 2027.