Benintendi finally looks like the contract years ago promised, posting a 30-day hot stretch (.279/.336/.414 with 4 homers and 16 RBI) as Chicago eyes a path away from triple-digit losses. The surge fuels a fragile rebuild that hinges on a wave of rookies and a more competitive finish to the season.

Key contributors include Colson Montgomery, Miguel Vargas, Chase Meidroth, Kyle Teel and Edgar Quero, with Benintendi providing veteran stability and leadership. The White Sox remain cautious about trades, counting on a steadier roster to carry the pace as the farm system pushes toward the big leagues.