The Chicago White Sox are actively sourcing talent from the Milwaukee Brewers, recognized for their ability to develop players. Recent additions include Tobias Myers, Blake Perkins, and Isaac Collins, all of whom are performing well after leaving their original teams. The White Sox's connection to Milwaukee is strengthened by bench coach Walker McKinven. Notable success stories include Shane Smith, an All-Star pitcher, and Tyler Alexander, an effective reliever, both of whom have excelled after being cut by the Brewers.
Shane Smith became an All-Star in 2025 after the White Sox plucked him from the Brewers' farm system with the No. 1 pick in the Rule 5 Draft. Smith burst onto the scene with a 2.37 ERA through his first 13 starts. Smith struggled over his next five starts as fatigue started to set in as he got closer to his career-high in innings. He also required a 15-day IL stint after the All-Star break with an ankle sprain. The rest seems to have helped, and I think Smith has looked much better recently with a 2.51 ERA over his past three starts.
Tyler Alexander has also turned things around in Chicago after he was cut by the Brewers this season. He has become an effective left-handed long reliever ever since arriving on Chicago's south side via Uber in early June. Alexander has posted an ERA of 3.07 in 44 innings. Alexander is a free agent after this season, but he has definitely earned himself another big league contract with how he's done in a White Sox uniform.
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