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White Sox GM Getz Mulls Trades as Playoff Race Tightens

7/24/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Chris Getz, the Chicago White Sox GM, approaches the trade deadline with the team in the playoff race.
William Bergolla Jr., acquired in a 2024 trade for Tanner Banks, posted a .524 on-base percentage in 11 games and has one career home run.
Mason Adams, 26, nearly recovered from Tommy John surgery, posted a 3.56 ERA in 12 starts and could be traded.

History

Historical Context

MLB’s July 31 trade deadline, intended to preserve competitive balance and to bar post-deadline acquisitions from postseason play, was highlighted by the 1997 “White Flag Trade”—Chicago White Sox GM Ron Schueler sent three pitchers to the Giants for six prospects. In 2024, White Sox GM Chris Getz evaluates players such as William Bergolla Jr. before the same deadline.

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Story summary

Chris Getz, the Chicago White Sox GM, approaches the trade deadline with the team in the playoff race.
William Bergolla Jr., acquired in a 2024 trade for Tanner Banks, posted a .524 on-base percentage in 11 games and has one career home run.
Mason Adams, 26, nearly recovered from Tommy John surgery, posted a 3.56 ERA in 12 starts and could be traded.

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