Overview

• Dylan Cease, a top-of-the-rotation pitcher, was traded to the Padres, with the White Sox receiving pitchers Drew Thorpe, Jairo Iriarte, Steven Wilson, and outfielder Samuel Zavala in return.
• The trade has sparked discussions on the White Sox's rotation, with up to 10 names in the mix for the starting spots and Garrett Crochet emerging as a potential Opening Day starter.
• Michael Kopech, previously a starter, will move to the bullpen, adding an aggressive approach to a team without a defined closer.
• The White Sox aim to strengthen their future while maintaining competitiveness in 2024, despite the loss of Cease's dominant mound skills and clubhouse leadership.
• The trade reflects a strategic move by the White Sox's general manager, Chris Getz, to bolster the team's present and future, with players and management expressing optimism about the new additions.