White Sox GM Chris Getz's Offseason Moves Earn Mixed Reviews

Getz made several trades and signings, but is counting on young core to improve.

Published on Feb. 14, 2026

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White Sox general manager Chris Getz had a busy offseason, further gutting the outfield by trading away Luis Robert Jr. to the New York Mets in exchange for salary relief and prospect Luisangel Acuña. Getz also added some pitching from overseas, Triple-A, and the Rule 5 draft, and signed a big contract for a reliever. However, Getz is largely counting on the team's young core, including Colson Montgomery, Chase Meidroth, Edgar Quero, and Kyle Teel, to improve in their sophomore seasons.

Why it matters

The White Sox are looking to bounce back after a disappointing 2025 season, and Getz's offseason moves will be crucial in determining the team's competitiveness in 2026 and beyond. Fans and analysts will be closely watching to see if the young players can take a step forward and if Getz's other roster moves pay off.

The details

Getz's biggest move was trading away outfielder Luis Robert Jr. to the New York Mets in exchange for salary relief and prospect Luisangel Acuña. The White Sox also added some pitching depth through overseas signings, promotions from Triple-A, and the Rule 5 draft. Additionally, Getz signed a big contract for a reliever, though the specific details of that deal were not provided.

  • The trades and signings took place during the 2025-2026 MLB offseason.

The players

Chris Getz

The general manager of the Chicago White Sox, tasked with rebuilding the roster and leading the team back to contention.

Luis Robert Jr.

A former outfielder for the White Sox who was traded to the New York Mets this offseason.

Luisangel Acuña

A prospect acquired by the White Sox in the trade that sent Luis Robert Jr. to the Mets.

Colson Montgomery

A young player in the White Sox organization who the team is counting on to improve in his sophomore season.

Chase Meidroth

A young player in the White Sox organization who the team is counting on to improve in his sophomore season.

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What’s next

Fans and analysts will be closely watching the White Sox's performance in the 2026 season to see if Getz's offseason moves and the team's young core can lead to a turnaround after a disappointing 2025 campaign.

The takeaway

Getz's offseason moves for the White Sox were a mixed bag, as he traded away a key outfielder in Luis Robert Jr. but is largely counting on the team's young core to improve in their sophomore seasons. The success or failure of those young players will be crucial in determining the White Sox's competitiveness in 2026 and beyond.