Four games into Cactus League play, several key White Sox prospects and offseason additions have yet to appear — but many are scheduled to take the mound or make their debut later this week.
The Chicago White Sox got off to a hot start in 2026 with a pair of blowout victories and a 3–1 record to open Cactus League play.
An 8–1 win over the Chicago Cubs in the opener set the tone, and the Sox have given the fanbase plenty to be excited about in the days since.
Whether it’s a home run from Sam Antonacci off Jameson Taillon in his first at-bat of the spring, Edgar Quero going 3-for-3 with four RBIs, or right-handed pitcher Tanner McDougal comfortably sitting over 100 mph with his fastball while overpowering hitters in his debut — it feels like every inning there’s something worth watching.
And still, four games into the spring schedule, a number of White Sox players have yet to appear in a Cactus League game.
Some are starting pitchers who simply haven’t had their turn in the rotation yet, with appearances scheduled later this week. But there’s also a handful of top prospects and new additions that Sox fans are eager to lay eyes on.
Here’s a look at the 40-man roster players and non-roster invites to major league spring training who have not yet appeared in a Cactus League game for the White Sox.
OF Everson Pereira
Everson Pereira was expected to be in the starting lineup for the Cactus League opener against the Cubs but was scratched at the last minute due to tightness in his side. Initial concern centered around a potential oblique injury that could have sidelined him for weeks and significantly cut into his reps in camp. However, manager Will Venable has labeled Pereira day-to-day. His debut could come at any time.
OF Dustin Harris
The 26-year-old Dustin Harris signed a minor league deal with the White Sox this offseason and received a spring training invite. He has appeared in 21 MLB games over the last two seasons and posted a .715 OPS. The path to a roster spot, however, is a crowded one.
Starting Pitchers
Anthony Kay
Left-handed starter Anthony Kay signed a two-year deal with the White Sox after returning from Japan this offseason. He is scheduled to start Tuesday when the Sox take on the Seattle Mariners.
Davis Martin
Davis Martin is slated to get the ball Wednesday when the White Sox host the Cincinnati Reds at Camelback Ranch.
Erick Fedde
Erick Fedde signed with the White Sox as spring training was ramping up and reported to camp almost immediately. He has not yet pitched in a Cactus League game and has not been officially scheduled for a start. Assuming everything remains on track, we should see him by the end of the week.
RHP
Jedixson Paez
Jedixson Paez was one of two Rule 5 selections made by the White Sox in December. He’s competing for a roster spot, potentially alongside fellow Rule 5 pick Alexander Alberto. Alberto threw an inning against the Athletics over the weekend and escaped a jam without allowing a run.
Paez has yet to pitch above High-A, so many White Sox fans are anxious to see how his stuff translates against big-league hitters.
David Sandlin
David Sandlin was the headliner in the offseason trade between the White Sox and the Boston Red Sox. Chicago took on the contract of Jordan Hicks in order to bring Sandlin into the organization.
The stuff is off the charts. Sandlin is one pitcher who could legitimately compete for the final spot in the starting rotation.
Austin Voth
Austin Voth returned from Japan to pursue a starting opportunity with the White Sox. He last pitched in Major League Baseball with the Seattle Mariners in 2024 and found success out of the bullpen.
His profile is intriguing. Voth saw improved results after adjusting his pitch usage to feature his cutter more frequently. We have yet to see what that version of Voth looks like in a White Sox uniform.
Lucas Sims
Lucas Sims is a nine-year MLB veteran with 263 career appearances. He pitched for the Washington Nationals in 2025 but struggled to a 13.86 ERA. He signed a minor league deal with the White Sox this offseason and received an invite to spring training.
Tyler Davis
Tyler Davis joined the organization as an undrafted free agent in 2024 and moved quickly through the system. He spent the entire 2025 season at Double-A Birmingham, posting a 3.17 ERA across 41 appearances.
He’s now in big league camp on a spring invite and looking to make an impression, even if breaking camp with the team is a long shot.
LHP
Sean Newcomb
Sean Newcomb was viewed by many as one of the better left-handed relief options available in free agency. He signed a one-year, $4.5 million deal with the White Sox for 2026.
Newcomb has expressed interest in starting, and the White Sox are willing to give him that opportunity this spring. With significant competition for rotation spots, I still expect him to settle into a bullpen role. It will be interesting to see his pitch count in his first outing and how stretched out he appears.
Noah Schultz
Noah Schultz is my breakout candidate for the White Sox in 2026.
His 2025 season was impacted by a lingering knee injury that affected his performance after a promotion to Triple-A Charlotte. Even so, he remains a top-50 prospect in baseball and the No. 2 prospect in the White Sox organization.
Reports out of Camelback Ranch indicate Schultz is fully healthy and ready to go, which makes his debut one of the most anticipated moments of the spring.
Hagen Smith
Hagen Smith had a rocky 2025 season, but by year’s end he had stabilized and finished strong. Across 20 starts in Birmingham, he posted a 3.57 ERA, aided by an impressive final month.
Smith then dominated in the Southern League playoffs and carried that momentum into a strong showing in the Arizona Fall League. There’s a reason the White Sox selected him fifth overall in the 2024 MLB Draft.
Sox fans are eager to see whether that late-season version of Hagen Smith shows up in 2026.
There are a handful of games this week that will not be televised or available to watch, but keep an eye on the box scores to see if any of these players find their way into an upcoming game.