White Sox fans are anxiously awaiting the start of Major League Baseball free agency — and for good reason. It’s a massive offseason for the organization to show just how serious it is about improving after years of disappointment.

Last winter, general manager Chris Getz set the bar low, saying the White Sox were “not going to be working heavy in free agency” following a brutal 121-loss season. But this time around, his tone has completely changed.

“We’re open to adding to this team this offseason. I expect to do that,” Getz told reporters after the trade deadline.

And just like that, expectations were raised.

White Sox fans are hoping for real, proven veteran additions — not minor-league fliers or reclamation projects clinging to one last shot.

So what actually makes sense for Chicago to do?

Recently, Jim Bowden of The Athletic published his list of the Top 50 MLB free agents and the best team fits for each. White Sox fans will be happy to see their team mentioned as a possible destination for five different players — starting pitcher Adrian Houser, contact machine Luis Arraez, power-hitting outfielder Trent Grisham, versatile infielder Jorge Polanco, and three-time All-Star Gleyber Torres.

Houser is already a familiar face. He spent the first half of the 2025 season with the Sox before being traded to Tampa at the deadline. While his numbers dipped after the move, he still finished 8–5 with a 3.31 ERA over 21 starts.

Arraez remains one of baseball’s best pure contact hitters. From 2022–2024, he won three consecutive batting titles. His average dropped to .292 with San Diego in 2025, but he still led the National League in hits — a testament to how steady his bat-to-ball skills are.

Grisham broke out for the Yankees this season, launching 34 home runs — double his previous career high — with an .811 OPS. He’s also a two-time Gold Glove winner in the outfield, giving him two-way value at a position of need for the White Sox.

Polanco was a postseason hero for the Mariners and is coming off a strong year himself, hitting 26 home runs with an .821 OPS. He’d bring much-needed versatility and leadership to a young White Sox infield.

And then there’s Torres, who’s been one of the league’s most consistent offensive second basemen in recent years. Now with the Detroit Tigers, he hit 16 homers with a .745 OPS in 2025 and earned his third career All-Star selection.

I’ll dive deeper into each of these potential fits throughout the week — including contract projections, realistic expectations, and whether they make sense for Chicago’s timeline.

But for now, it’s simply refreshing to see the White Sox back in the conversation for legitimate, proven talent.