Chicago White Sox rookie Braden Montgomery hits walk‑off homer in debut

Braden Montgomery made his major‑league debut for the Chicago White Sox on Tuesday night, delivering a two‑run walk‑off home run in the 10th inning to beat the Atlanta Braves 6‑5. The feat made him the fifth player in MLB history to hit a walk‑off homer in his first game, joining Billy Parker, Josh Bard, Miguel Cabrera and Carlos Pérez.

Montgomery, the White Sox’s No. 2 prospect, was a first‑round pick in 2024 and was later traded to Chicago in the Garrett Crochet deal. His debut helped Chicago maintain its lead atop the AL Central after a strong week that also saw wins over the Dodgers. Fantasy analysts noted his strong upside, recommending a modest bid of 5‑10 % in standard leagues and 8‑15 % in deeper formats.

The game marked another highlight in a season where the White Sox have surged from a 102‑loss campaign last year to a 38‑32 record, positioning them as one of the league’s surprise performers.