The White Sox had a significant improvement from 2024-2025, as they won 19 more games this past season. This was solid progress, as they looked like a much more competent baseball team. This improvement was due to a lot of factors, but most importantly, contributions from their top prospects.
This sets the White Sox up for continued improvement throughout the organization in 2026, as they will have the number one draft pick come July, as well as the flexibility to add players from outside the organization. After already adding Munetaka Murakami, Anthony Kay, and Sean Newcomb in free agency, the White Sox have filled some of the bigger holes on the roster. However, there is still some work to be done, as they could use another outfielder and a few more arms.
Thankfully for the White Sox, there are a still a lot of free agents still available as we approach the new year. I am not sure if the White Sox have another big free agent up their sleeve, but I can certainly see them adding a few more solid players.
One of the players they should look into is outfielder Michael Conforto, most recently of the Los Angeles Dodgers. Conforto, now 32 years old, had a down season in 2025, but has been very productive over his 10 year career, including one all-star appearance.
Last season Conforto slashed .199/.305/.333, adding 12 homeruns and 36 RBIs. This was good for -.07 WAR according to Baseball Reference. While the average was down, he still showed flashes of his power, as he has 179 homeruns in his major league career.
Michael Conforto clubs a game-tying home run 💪 pic.twitter.com/Pmx3COiSAp
— MLB (@MLB) September 13, 2025
This was an uncharacteristic season for Conforto, as in 2024, he hit .237 with 20 homeruns and 66 RBIs for the San Francisco Giants. That is more along the typical season for Conforto, as he is a career .245 hitter and averages 20-25 homers and 70ish RBIs.
Due to this down season, Conforto could be a buy low candidate for the White Sox, as they could use another proven right fielder. According to Spotrac, his contract value is about 6.6 million dollars. This contract would be right up the White Sox alley, as it wouldn't break the bank.
Conforto could form a formidable platoon with Everson Pereira, as Conforto has hit righties better throughout his career. Additionally, coming to the White Sox from the World Series Champion could create a much more relaxed environment to allow him to get back on track.
Conforto could add another potential 20+ homerun bat to the lineup if he bounces back as expected. Additionally, the White Sox could flip him to a contender at the deadline if he gets off to a nice start to the season. If the White Sox want to add one more outfielder, signing Conforto would be the right move to make.
