Who gets the 9th inning?

Nov 11, 2026 4:03 PM

One of the questions I have moving forward for the White Sox is what their plans will be in the ninth inning and high-leverage relief situations.

Grant Taylor was your closer, and Chicago is now moving him to the starting rotation. But according to GM Chris Getz's recent comments, it doesn't seem like adding relief pitching in free agency is one of the team's priorities. Getz indicated that the relief additions will come internally from starting pitchers who don't make the rotation.

I'd guess David Sandlin is probably a candidate for the White Sox bullpen. But overall, I'm not sure how comfortable I am with the White Sox rolling with a closer who doesn't have any experience in that role. I know Will Venable doesn't really believe in defined bullpen roles, but it's something almost every good team has, and it's something the White Sox need.

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