Chicago White Sox earn A+ early-season grade as GM Getz weighs trade‑deadline moves

The Chicago White Sox posted a 32‑29 record through the first 60 games of the 2026 MLB season, placing them second in the American League Central and earning an A+ grade from Bleacher Report for their early performance. The team’s strong offense, led by Munetaka Murakami (who is now sidelined with a hamstring strain), Miguel Vargas and rookie left‑fielder Davis Martin, has propelled Chicago into Wild Card contention despite modest pitching rankings.

General manager Chris Getz told The Athletic that while the club’s long‑term focus remains on building a contender for 2026, the unexpected success has prompted a re‑evaluation of the trade‑deadline strategy. He said, “It’s never been about 2026. It isn’t. It’s still very big picture,” but later added, “We are focused on 2026 … this team is playing really good baseball.” Getz indicated that the Sox may look to add starting‑pitching depth and possibly another bullpen arm, while keeping the outfield roster stable as Murakami recovers.

The Sox’s offensive metrics rank them in the top ten league‑wide, yet their pitching sits near the bottom of the ERA and strikeout‑rate charts, underscoring the areas Getz hopes to improve before the July deadline.