White Sox Seek Best Ways to Utilize Infielder Lenyn Sosa After 22-HR Season

Manager Will Venable says Sosa's bat is "instant offense" and they need to find ways to keep it in the lineup.

Feb. 25, 2026 at 9:56pm

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The Chicago White Sox are trying to figure out how best to utilize infielder Lenyn Sosa after he led the team with 22 home runs in 2025. Sosa played mostly second and first base last season, but with the team's infield taking shape, his role remains uncertain. Manager Will Venable says it will be "huge" to find ways to keep Sosa's bat in the lineup, as he was one of their best hitters in 2025. Sosa is focused on improving his defense, particularly his range at second base, after tying for the second-most errors at the position in the American League last season.

Why it matters

Sosa emerged as a key offensive contributor for the White Sox last season, and the team will need to find ways to maximize his production in 2026. His versatility to play multiple infield positions could be valuable, but the team also has other options at those spots. Determining Sosa's optimal role will be important for the White Sox as they look to build on their 2025 campaign.

The details

Sosa appeared in 99 games last season, making 85 starts at second base and 35 starts at first base. He also saw time at designated hitter and third base. The White Sox's projected starting infield for 2026 includes offseason addition Munetaka Murakami at first base, Miguel Vargas at third, Colson Montgomery at shortstop, and Chase Meidroth at second. This leaves Sosa's role uncertain, but manager Will Venable says they need to find ways to keep his bat in the lineup after he led the team in home runs, hits, and RBIs in 2025.

  • Sosa led the White Sox with 22 home runs in the 2025 season.
  • Sosa appeared in 99 games last season, making 85 starts at second base and 35 starts at first base.

The players

Lenyn Sosa

A White Sox infielder who led the team with 22 home runs in 2025 while playing mostly second and first base.

Will Venable

The manager of the Chicago White Sox, who says it will be "huge" for the team to find ways to keep Sosa's bat in the lineup.

Munetaka Murakami

An offseason addition to the White Sox who is expected to spend most of his time at first base in 2026.

Miguel Vargas

A White Sox player expected to start at third base in 2026.

Colson Montgomery

A White Sox player expected to start at shortstop in 2026.

Chase Meidroth

A White Sox player expected to start at second base in 2026.

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What they’re saying

“He was one of our best hitters last year, somebody that you kind of think of him as instant offense. He can do a lot of things at the plate and help you win ballgames in different ways. So, he's going to be a guy that we've got to find at-bats for.”

— Will Venable, Manager (Chicago Tribune)

“My goal, my mindset every year, is to get better. To improve my game all around, trying to find ways to help this team win games. And that's my focus.”

— Lenyn Sosa (Chicago Tribune)

“It's good, I felt very good yesterday at third base. It's a position I'm used to. It's just a matter of getting the reps and more game action to really feel 100 percent there, too.”

— Lenyn Sosa (Chicago Tribune)

What’s next

The White Sox will continue to evaluate Sosa's role and how best to utilize his bat in the lineup during spring training and into the 2026 season.

The takeaway

The White Sox are faced with the challenge of finding the optimal way to incorporate Lenyn Sosa's power bat into their lineup, given the team's depth in the infield. Sosa's versatility to play multiple positions could be key, but the team will need to balance his offensive production with defensive considerations as they look to maximize his contributions in 2026.