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White Sox Rebuild: Key Signings and 2026 Draft Lottery Win

1/6/2026

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The Chicago White Sox signed Munetaka Murakami, Anthony Kay, and Sean Newcomb, and added Jarred Kelenic to a minor-league contract.
Over the past three seasons, the White Sox have recorded the third-most losses in major league history.
The team won the lottery for the first pick in the July 2026 draft, likely selecting UCLA shortstop Roch Cholowsky.
Taken together, these moves indicate a strategic rebuilding approach to improve future performance.

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Story summary

The Chicago White Sox signed Munetaka Murakami, Anthony Kay, and Sean Newcomb, and added Jarred Kelenic to a minor-league contract.
Over the past three seasons, the White Sox have recorded the third-most losses in major league history.
The team won the lottery for the first pick in the July 2026 draft, likely selecting UCLA shortstop Roch Cholowsky.
Taken together, these moves indicate a strategic rebuilding approach to improve future performance.