It’s a critical offseason for the Chicago White Sox. After a successful 2026 season in which the White Sox finished with an 84-78 record, returned to the postseason for the first time since 2021, and won their first playoff series since 2005, it’s time for the team’s contention window to officially open.

The White Sox have a young core in place and a bright future ahead of them. But it would be a disservice to both these players and the fan base if Chicago failed to capitalize on that momentum by getting aggressive and making smart decisions in free agency.

That process starts with assessing the inevitable roster turnover and identifying which players the White Sox could be losing this offseason.

Let’s take a look at five veteran White Sox players who are set to hit free agency and what type of contracts they might command on the open market.

Chicago could certainly consider bringing one or two of these players back, but the price would have to be right, and so would their potential roles and fits on the 2027 roster.

Left-handed pitcher Sean Newcomb figures to have an active market in free agency after posting a 3.09 ERA over 90.1 innings with the White Sox in 2026.

It’s the second consecutive season in which Newcomb has surpassed 90 innings with excellent production. Combining his last two seasons, Newcomb has posted a 2.91 ERA over 182.2 innings with three different teams.

Spotrac estimates Newcomb’s market value at close to two years and $15 million. That seems like a realistic figure for a 33-year-old pitcher with an undefined role.

Newcomb could join another team’s bullpen, in which case earning $7.5 million annually would make him a well-compensated reliever. But his versatility is what makes him valuable, and there’s also the possibility of pursuing a starting rotation job.

Newcomb wanted to be a starter when he signed with the White Sox, and he could join another team in 2027 looking for a similar opportunity.

Don’t be surprised if his next contract includes a player option that would allow him to test free agency again if he earns a rotation spot and puts together a productive season with 150 or more innings.

In that scenario, Newcomb could opt out and pursue a more lucrative contract as an established starting pitcher.

Erick Fedde is probably in a similar position, although I don’t expect him to generate quite as much interest as Newcomb.

Fedde will be 34 years old on Opening Day, but he shouldn’t have much trouble landing another MLB contract after posting a 3.83 ERA over 141 innings with the White Sox in 2026.

His next deal could look similar to the initial contract he signed with Chicago before the 2024 season, although perhaps with less financial upside because of his age.

Spotrac projects Fedde to receive a two-year, $12 million contract, and much like Newcomb, he’ll have to decide whether to prioritize guaranteed money or an opportunity to compete for a spot in a starting rotation.

For a veteran pitcher who has successfully reinvented himself and proven capable of providing valuable innings, there should be teams interested in giving Fedde another opportunity.

Randal Grichuk should be in high demand this offseason as well. In 101 games with the White Sox, Grichuk hit 15 home runs and posted a .926 OPS, including a 1.025 OPS against left-handed pitching.

At 35 years old, there should be plenty of contending teams interested in adding a veteran platoon bat who can do damage against left-handed pitching.

I do think the White Sox could consider bringing Grichuk back, but there will likely be plenty of teams making him offers on a short-term deal as they look to round out their lineups with a platoon-heavy approach.

Spotrac estimates Grichuk’s market value at two years and $18 million. I think a one-year contract is more likely, but something close to that $9 million average annual value seems like the right figure for a veteran bat who proved he can still contribute to a playoff team.

The final two impending free agents for the White Sox are catcher Jake Rogers and veteran outfielder Tommy Pham, neither of whom provided much production for Chicago in 2026.

I expect both players to pursue opportunities to continue their careers next season, but they’ll likely have to settle for minor league contracts with invitations to spring training, where they’ll attempt to earn spots on MLB rosters.

Rogers bounced around to several different organizations in 2026, while Pham spent the majority of the season in Minor League Baseball.

Neither player did enough down the stretch with the White Sox to significantly improve his free agency outlook or establish himself as a reliable MLB contributor heading into 2027.

Both veterans will likely have to prove themselves again next spring before another organization is willing to commit a spot on its major league roster.