Noah Schultz pushes through growing pains after a sharp jump from Double-A to Triple-A, contending with a knee issue as he refines a new changeup and cutter. White Sox brass stress patience and rehab, aiming to unlock his power and control for a potential 2025 impact as they rebuild. Schultz is focused on competing this offseason and returning to full strength for spring training, with fans hopeful he becomes a rotation cornerstone.

The organization cites the arm talent and frame of the 22-year-old as reasons for optimism, despite a rough 9.37 ERA in five Charlotte starts. With Chris Getz and Brian Bannister backing his development, Chicago looks to a healthier Schultz to help turn the corner in a rebuilding era, while the fanbase remains eager for a taste of the majors.

Meanwhile, fans and fantasy enthusiasts watch a growing roster around him, including veterans and young standouts poised to contribute as the Sox reshape their rotation and lineup for the next chapter.

Mike Tauchman anchored Chicago’s defense with two highlight catches in a 7-3 loss to San Diego, stoking late-life Sox vibes for fantasy managers chasing value in shallow rosters. Offensively, Colson Montgomery and Miguel Vargas kicked in early runs, Chase Meidroth and Kyle Teel added a 2-1 swing, and Lenyn Sosa thumped a scorching 108 mph liner to spark a late push, even as Yu Darvish and the Padres bullpen slammed the door.

Padres tallied on the strength of Fernando Tatís Jr.’s RBI and a Padres bullpen that quietly shut down Chicago after the early heat. A late trio of runs against Fraser Ellard and company sealed the outcome. Chicago sits at 58-97, five wins from avoiding 100 losses, with one final home game against San Diego looming as the season wraps.

Chicago White Sox managed a first-inning lead but couldn’t sustain offense, drawing a blank after one run as Parker Messick’s mix of fastball and changeup kept Cleveland in check. Davis Martin steadied after a rough first, yet a late two-run shot by C.J. Kayfus and a costly error-free third inning sealed a 3-1 loss. Despite outhitting the Guardians, Chicago couldn’t string together multi-run damage and left runners stranded, highlighting the need for a deeper lineup breakout.