White Sox Announce Opening Day Starter

Smith to take the mound for Chicago's season opener against Brewers

Published on Mar. 9, 2026

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The Chicago White Sox have announced that pitcher Lucas Smith will start the team's season opener against the Milwaukee Brewers on March 26th. This will be Smith's first career Opening Day start for the White Sox.

Why it matters

The White Sox are looking to bounce back from a disappointing 2025 season and get off to a strong start in 2026. Naming an Opening Day starter is an important early-season decision that sets the tone for the team's pitching rotation and expectations for the year ahead.

The details

Smith, a 28-year-old right-hander, had a solid 2025 campaign, going 12-9 with a 3.71 ERA. He'll be tasked with leading the White Sox pitching staff as they take on the NL Central champion Brewers in their season opener.

  • The White Sox announced Smith as their Opening Day starter on Sunday, March 9, 2026.
  • The White Sox will open their 2026 season on March 26 against the Milwaukee Brewers.

The players

Lucas Smith

A 28-year-old right-handed pitcher for the Chicago White Sox.

Chicago White Sox

A Major League Baseball team based in Chicago, Illinois.

Milwaukee Brewers

A Major League Baseball team based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin and the 2025 NL Central division champions.

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What’s next

The White Sox will continue their spring training schedule leading up to the March 26 season opener against the Brewers, where Smith will take the mound as the team's Opening Day starter.

The takeaway

Naming Lucas Smith as the Opening Day starter is an important early decision for the White Sox as they look to bounce back from a disappointing 2025 season and get off to a strong start in 2026.