The White Sox added six more players to their incoming prospect class after signing 20 of their 21 selections from the 2026 MLB Draft, agreeing to terms with undrafted free agents.
The Chicago White Sox made quick work of signing their 2026 draft class. Earlier this week, the team announced that it had agreed to terms with 20 of its 21 selections. The only unsigned prospect is 20th round pick Connor Fennell, a right handed pitcher out of Vanderbilt who was drafted more as a contingency plan in case something fell through with one of the other signings.
It makes things quick and easy for Chicago. The White Sox are now able to put the draft behind them and redirect the front office’s attention toward the MLB trade deadline and building a roster that can make noise in the postseason.
It also allows every White Sox draft pick to receive an assignment as quickly as possible and begin their developmental journey.
In addition to signing their draft class, the White Sox agreed to terms with the following six undrafted free agents:
Andrew Berg, RHP, Army
Andrew Berg is a 22-year-old right handed pitcher out of Army who posted a 4.03 ERA over 13 starts last season. Berg has a four pitch mix that includes a high spin slider, and he earned second team All Patriot League honors in 2026.
Even after his stuff ticked up a bit recently, though, his fastball still sits in the low 90s.
Grant Cleavinger, LHP, Nebraska
Grant Cleavinger is a 6-foot-5, 220-pound left hander who has more exciting stuff than his production suggests. Cleavinger never quite found his footing in college baseball, spending time at Tulane before pitching three years at Nebraska. But his fastball has promising spin rates, and he misses bats when he finds the strike zone.
Over his three seasons with the Cornhuskers, he recorded 37 strikeouts in 23.1 innings pitched.
Cleavinger also comes from a baseball family. His brother, Garrett Cleavinger, is a big league relief pitcher with the Tampa Bay Rays who is currently in his seventh MLB season at 32 years old.
Justin Feld, RHP, Gonzaga
22-year-old right-hander Justin Feld posted an 8-2 record with a 4.77 ERA at Gonzaga in 2026. Feld served as the team’s Friday night starter and earned first team All WCC honors.
Feld is a bit undersized, officially listed at 6-feet and 190 pounds, so it would be surprising to see him add more velocity after turning pro.
Luke Lawrence, INF, Kentucky
Luke Lawrence is an infielder who attended Brother Rice High School in Chicago and began his collegiate career at Illinois State University before transferring to Kentucky. He does not blow anyone away with his power or tools, but his bat to ball skills remained consistent throughout his entire college career.
In 2024, Lawrence hit .337 with the Redbirds. In 2026 with Kentucky, he hit .344. Lawrence also recorded 27 walks and 43 strikeouts in 2026, helping him produce a .448 on base percentage. That's the tool he will have to continue tapping into as he turns pro. But for a local product, there is something interesting here in a lefty infielder who can consistently put the ball in play.
Nathan Leininger, LHP, Toledo
Nathan Leininger is an intriguing lefty. He recently turned 22 years old, stands 6-foot-5 and weighs 215 pounds, and he is coming off a season in which he was named MAC Pitcher of the Year. Leininger went 9-1 with a 2.81 ERA over 96 innings pitched this past season.
He primarily throws only two pitches, which will be an issue if he plans to stick in the rotation as a professional. He also does not throw particularly hard, with his fastball sitting in the low 90s. But it is an intriguing arm, especially given his production this past season and a changeup that could continue to be developed by the White Sox.
Michael Sharman, LHP, Clemson
Left handed pitcher Michael Sharman posted a 3.39 ERA with 77 strikeouts in 77 innings for the Clemson Tigers in 2026. He went 6-2 and made 15 starts on the year, eventually emerging as Clemson’s steadiest starting pitcher.
Sharman has plenty of pitches at his disposal, highlighted by a slider that did not allow a barrel last season and a curveball that generated a 40 percent chase rate. He is a command first arm, but there is enough deception in his arsenal to warrant the White Sox taking a flyer on him.
