Chicago White Sox

Taking over save opps after Seranthony Dominguez was shipped to Seattle. The White Sox aren't winning many close games, so the save upside is limited. Deep leagues only.

Inherited the closer role when Seranthony Dominguez was traded to Seattle. Has converted his first save opportunities but remains largely unproven in the role. No competition for the job yet — monitor before spending meaningful FAAB, but the path to saves is uncontested.

Inherited the closer role after Seranthony Dominguez was traded to Seattle. Recorded his first save opportunity on August 9. Completely unproven in the role — monitor closely before spending meaningful FAAB this week.

Has 5 saves and a 2.74 ERA since Seranthony Dominguez was traded to Seattle, making him the default ninth-inning option for Chicago. Sean Newcomb still handles specific matchups, keeping the role from fully locking. The 67:17 K:BB ratio on the season is not a fluke, but confirm Taylor is receiving consistent save chances before spending significant FAAB — hold if already rostered.

Taylor has five saves and a 2.74 ERA in 49 1/3 innings since Seranthony Dominguez was traded to Seattle, and he is the default option in the ninth. Sean Newcomb is still splitting duties based on matchup, so the role is not fully locked. Add where available in 14-team leagues — five saves with a 67:17 K:BB ratio is not a fluke, but the committee tag is real.

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.

Fractured his fifth metacarpal in his left hand after a hit-by-pitch in Thursday's game against Boston. The 10-day IL is a formality — metacarpal fractures typically heal in 4–6 weeks — so Bart is unlikely to return before late August at the earliest. Edgar Quero has been recalled to start in his absence.

Meidroth went 3-for-5 with two homers and four RBI Thursday, but the underlying profile still points to runs and OBP more than a power breakout. Add as a middle-infield stabilizer in 14-team and OBP leagues; in standard 12-team formats, do not chase one game over a higher-upside everyday bat.

Started @ Boston Red Sox (7W-5L, 3.04 ERA)

Taylor inherited the closer role after the White Sox dealt Seranthony Dominguez at the deadline. He's converting saves and striking out hitters at an elite rate. Sean Newcomb pushes him for lefty matchups, but Taylor has the best overall stuff and the hot hand right now.

Best path to White Sox saves after Dominguez was dealt. Taylor has 5 saves, a 2.74 ERA, and an elite K:BB. Sean Newcomb shares the role on southpaw matchups, but Taylor is the clear frontrunner with the best recent results.

Taylor already had nominal closer status heading into the deadline with 5 saves and a 2.74 ERA. Now that Seranthony Dominguez has been traded to Seattle, there is no one ahead of him in the White Sox bullpen. His season-long peripheral numbers are legitimately good — 50:9 K:BB ratio across 49.1 innings — not a fluke. The White Sox are in contention for the AL Central and have a path to 15–20 more saves this season. Add in all formats, especially before your leaguemates process the Dominguez trade.

Primary White Sox closer (5 saves, 2.74 ERA, 1.11 WHIP, 50:9 K:BB in 49.1 IP). With Seranthony Dominguez traded to Seattle, Taylor's role should be cleaner — but watch whether Monday's deadline buying reshapes the bullpen hierarchy before 6 PM.

The White Sox three-man committee of Taylor, Sean Newcomb, and Seranthony Dominguez has no clear resolution in sight. Taylor is the highest-upside arm and gets the most ninth-inning work, but usage is inconsistent game-to-game. With the trade deadline approaching, any Chicago addition could further complicate the hierarchy. Own Taylor in 14-team-plus if saves matter; add all three in 15-team-plus leagues.

The White Sox committee of Taylor, Sean Newcomb, and Seranthony Dominguez is arguably the most interesting save situation in baseball right now. Chicago wants to develop Taylor as a starter long-term — which paradoxically makes him the most likely closer in the near term while that transition plays out. He's the blue-chip arm of the three and gets the highest-leverage ninth-inning deployment. Own him in 14-team-plus leagues; add all three in 15-team-plus if saves are a priority.

Teel suffered a high ankle sprain applying a tag in the second inning of Monday's game against the Rangers. White Sox manager Will Venable described the injury as serious and said an IL stint is expected, with a 6–12 week absence cited as the likely timeline. This is Teel's third IL stint of 2026 — he has now played just 19 games all season due to hamstring, knee, and ankle problems. Drew Romo and Edgar Quero will handle catching duties going forward.

Dominant in the ninth and the team's default closer, but real reports suggest the Sox want to stretch him to a starter as early as next season. Role is safe for now — watch any extended 2-inning appearances as a signal of a shift.

Taylor (2.89 ERA, 65 K in 46.2 IP, 3 saves) has the best profile in the White Sox bullpen by a wide margin. Seranthony Dominguez (4.85 ERA, 5 blown saves) is hemorrhaging the role. Taylor is the target in this committee — add him over Dominguez in all formats.

Antonacci made his MLB debut on April 15 and has quietly become one of the most efficient contributors on the waiver wire — combining elite on-base skills (.426 OBP in June), mixed-category production (9 SB, 4 HR since June 1), and the kind of multi-position eligibility that wins formats. The .374 xwOBA is actually better than his already-strong .362 actual, meaning the surface stats are underselling him. At 18% ownership while batting leadoff for a surprisingly energetic White Sox offense, Antonacci is the clearest market inefficiency available in 14-team leagues right now.

Dominguez has 12 saves but has blown his last two with command issues. Grant Taylor and Bryan Hudson are potential replacements internally. He retains the role for now, but two consecutive blown saves with control problems puts the job in jeopardy heading into July. In 10-team leagues he is holdable; in shallower formats with better options on the wire, the sell window is open.

Peters hit a first-inning grand slam in the 22-1 win and has been the White Sox everyday leadoff man for three weeks. He's got real power-speed upside in a lineup that just scored 22 runs. At 8% owned in most leagues, the cost is nothing. Worth a roster spot wherever 14+ teams are playing.

The White Sox leadoff man is a legitimate multi-category threat no one is talking about. A .316/.426/.521 June line with 11 steals since May and multi-position eligibility (2B/3B in most formats) makes him a no-brainer add. At 18% owned, you're still getting him for free in almost every league.

Chicago's leadoff man is a dark-horse ROY candidate with elite speed and emerging power. Eleven stolen bases in 45 days with a .438 OBP makes him a top multi-category contributor in points leagues and roto alike. Add before he hits 30% owned.

Martin tripled his slider usage (to 32%) and doubled his curve (to 12%), and his strikeout rate jumped 10 points as a result. His ratios are legitimate — he's a plug-in SP3/SP4 in 12-team leagues who's still sitting on the wire in most formats.