White Sox GM Chris Getz Confirms Obvious Offseason Priority

It should come as no surprise that the Chicago White Sox recognize the need to add pitching this offseason.

By the end of the 2026 season, the White Sox had only one reliable starting pitcher on their roster in Sean Burke. And after “organized chaos” became the team’s pitching strategy during the postseason, an overworked bullpen ultimately came back to bite Chicago in the ALDS.

Moving forward, the goal shouldn’t just be to acquire enough arms to get through the season. It should be to upgrade the talent on the pitching staff and turn what was a glaring weakness into a legitimate strength.

White Sox GM Chris Getz is well aware of that reality, and it’s not something he shied away from during his recent media availability. Getz repeatedly emphasized his desire to add pitching while suggesting that the White Sox are prepared to be aggressive early in the offseason.

“That is not unique to other teams,’’ Getz said about wanting to add pitchers. ‘‘In our case, I think it perhaps is a little bit more pressing.’’

‘‘We’re going to be as ready as we can when free agency opens and be able to pounce when need be.’’

What the White Sox do to address their pitching staff will likely determine whether or not this offseason is viewed as a success. As much as Chicago may love its young arms like Noah Schultz, David Sandlin, and Drew Thorpe, relying on those pitchers to put the starting rotation over the top is a dangerous game for a team with legitimate postseason aspirations in 2027.

The White Sox believe injuries prevented Davis Martin and Luis Castillo from reaching their full potential over the final two months of the season. Both figure to be part of Chicago’s pitching plans in 2027. But just as is the case with the organization’s younger arms, relying on either pitcher to take a significant step forward carries considerable risk.

Chicago also has yet to make a decision on what the future holds for Hagen Smith or Grant Taylor. Both could emerge as starting rotation options or maintain their current roles as valuable relief pitchers anchoring the White Sox bullpen. Those decisions may not be finalized until spring training.

But regardless of how those situations play out, it’s imperative that the White Sox aggressively explore both free agency and the trade market in pursuit of multiple proven starting pitchers.

Chicago has plenty of intriguing arms with upside. What it needs now is established talent that can provide some much-needed stability to the rotation.

Perhaps Getz is simply stating the obvious. Starting pitching is by far the most glaring need on the White Sox roster. But for Sox fans hoping to see an aggressive and encouraging offseason, it’s a positive sign to hear the team’s GM so openly acknowledge that need this early in the process.