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White Sox Target Right-Hander Jackson Flora, Free Slot Money

7/3/2026

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The Chicago White Sox are weighing prospects—Roch Cholowsky, Grady Emerson and Vahn Lackey—in the 2026 MLB draft.
ESPN analyst Jeff Passan suggested the club pick UCSB right-hander Jackson Flora below the $11.25 million slot, which could free money to sign one or two extra first-round talents later.
The front office debates a right-handed starter with big stuff to match its timeline, citing pressure from Chris Getz, Mike Shirley and other stakeholders.

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Story summary

The Chicago White Sox are weighing prospects—Roch Cholowsky, Grady Emerson and Vahn Lackey—in the 2026 MLB draft.
ESPN analyst Jeff Passan suggested the club pick UCSB right-hander Jackson Flora below the $11.25 million slot, which could free money to sign one or two extra first-round talents later.
The front office debates a right-handed starter with big stuff to match its timeline, citing pressure from Chris Getz, Mike Shirley and other stakeholders.