Caleb Bonemer, Okemos native, burst onto the pro scene and captured the Carolina League MVP after a breakout season split between Kannapolis and Winston-Salem. He hit .281 with 30 doubles, 12 home runs, 64 RBI and 75 walks in 96 games, leading the league in on-base percentage, slugging and doubles while earning a postseason all-star nod at shortstop.

The Chicago White Sox-backed prospect earned a late-season promotion to High-A, and MLB Pipeline slots him at No. 83 overall, the fourth-best in the system, signaling a fast climb toward the majors and big-potential fantasy implications for those tracking his ascent.

All Chicago White Sox affiliates tasted victory on August 27, 2025. Charlotte Knights erased a big Nashville comeback with a late 10th-inning push, anchored by Dominic Fletcher’s RBI single and a two-out triple that produced two more runs. Lipcius, Ramos, and Julks supplied key knocks, while Duncan Davitt steadied the rotation through five solid frames before a bullpen hiccup opened the door for Nashville’s rally. In Birmingham, Gowens contended through six, while Birmingham’s late-inning attack flipped a 1-1 game into a 6-2 win. Winston-Salem shut down Rome behind Ziehl, and Kannapolis used a fourth-inning surge to clear Salem 5-1, while Sprinkle’s baserunning continued to pile up SB successes. Four affiliates win, and Sox prospects pile up meaningful data for fantasy observers.

Fantasy takeaway: Fletcher’s late clout and Lipcius’ multi-hit day boost their minor-league profiles, while Kannapolis’ Sprinkle and the Kannapolis-Winston-Salem SB combo highlight-speed as a possible asset in deeper leagues. The day underscores the depth in the Sox system: strong pitching in the Dash and steady execution from the Knights’ lineup create a fertile ground for call-ups and speculative adds as rosters expand.

Braden Montgomery, a former Texas A&M outfielder, showcased his talent with a walk-off double that secured a thrilling victory for his team, the Winston-Salem Dash, over the Hudson Valley Renegades. This triumph not only marked his first game-winner but also highlighted his impressive performance this season, where he has amassed 39 RBIs in just 42 games. Transferring from Stanford, Montgomery made a significant impact at Texas A&M, hitting 27 home runs and driving in 85 RBIs.

Drafted 12th overall by the Boston Red Sox in 2024, Montgomery’s versatility as a switch hitter and pitcher has caught attention. His recent success in the minor leagues underscores his potential to make waves in Major League Baseball.