The Chicago White Sox have experienced a frugal offseason, evident in their performance as they remain at the bottom of the AL Central in 2025. Despite some progress from last season, much of this improvement stems from promoting players from a strong farm system rather than offseason acquisitions. Notably, the best offseason move was selecting Shane Smith in the Rule 5 Draft, who is performing impressively. Veteran signings have struggled, with only Mike Tauchman and reliever Dan Altavilla showing promise. Mike Vasil, claimed off waivers, has also excelled on the mound, contributing significantly to the team’s pitching roster.
A bulk of the offseason moves Chris Getz made have busted. When Matt Thaiss is likely your best offseason acquisition, that is a major indication of how rough the team's veteran free agent signings and trades went.
Shane Smith... has been such a surprise during his rookie season that he is on track to be the team's All-Star representative.
Vasil was actually selected by the Tampa Bay Rays from the New York Mets organization. He was then placed on waivers after not making Tampa Bay's Opening Day roster.
Mike Vasil has been outstanding on the mound since being claimed off waivers before the season started.
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