As the White Sox gear up for an exciting season, fans on the South Side have plenty to look forward to. The Major League roster is brimming with young talent, and the farm system is stacked with promising prospects ready to make their mark.
While we await the official minor league rosters, some top prospects' starting points have been revealed. Here's where you can catch these rising stars in action.
OF Braden Montgomery: Double-A Birmingham
Leading the pack is Braden Montgomery, the top-ranked White Sox prospect on MLB Pipeline. After an impressive 2025 debut with an .804 OPS across three minor league levels, Montgomery showcased his power and ability to hit to all fields.
His performance in spring training was equally strong. While he needs to improve his contact in the strike zone, Montgomery is on track for a potential midseason debut in Chicago.
Until then, fans can watch him develop in Birmingham.
LHP Noah Schultz: Triple-A Charlotte
Noah Schultz, once the top left-handed pitching prospect in baseball, faced challenges in 2025 due to a knee injury and control issues. Now healthy, Schultz is ready to reclaim his status.
At 22, the White Sox are taking a cautious approach, starting him in Triple-A Charlotte. Manager Will Venable has high hopes for Schultz's contributions to the big leagues this season, focusing on health and control.
IF Caleb Bonemer: High-A Winston-Salem
Caleb Bonemer, the White Sox's second-round pick in 2024, quickly rose through the ranks, winning the Carolina League MVP as a rookie. At just 19, he reached High-A, and at 20, he’s set to start the season there again.
If Bonemer continues his upward trajectory, he could become the top prospect in the system by midseason. While Chicago isn't in his immediate future, a strong season could propel him to the upper minors, eyeing a 2027 debut.
LHP Hagen Smith: Triple-A Charlotte
Hagen Smith, the fifth overall pick in 2024, faced a tough 2025 with command struggles and diminishing stuff. After refining his mechanics in the offseason, Smith impressed during spring training and earned a promotion to Triple-A.
Like Schultz, he'll navigate a hitter-friendly environment, but success could expedite his big league debut. Smith and Schultz promise an exciting rotation in Charlotte.
IF Billy Carlson and OF Jaden Fauske: Low-A Kannapolis
Billy Carlson and Jaden Fauske, the top picks from the 2025 draft, are set to make their debuts in Kannapolis. Carlson’s swing adjustments paid off, and the White Sox are confident in his progress.
Both Carlson and Fauske aim to emulate Caleb Bonemer's breakout, with the potential to climb prospect rankings. Though a few years from Chicago, their upside makes them players to watch closely.
Other Prospects to Watch
Keep an eye on RHP Tanner McDougal and infielders Sam Antonacci and William Bergolla heading to Charlotte, with LHP Christian Oppor starting in Winston-Salem. The White Sox farm system is teeming with talent, setting the stage for an exciting season of development and future potential at the big league level.