The White Sox haven't made any huge additions at this point in free agency, but they recently have been linked to Japanese superstar Munetaka Murakami. However, the White Sox have been relatively busy in the trade market and struck again today in a trade with the Tampa Bay Rays.
According to the White Sox, they traded cash or a player to be named later for outfielder Tristan Peters.
The Chicago White Sox have acquired outfielder Tristan Peters from the Tampa Bay Rays in exchange for a player to be named later or cash considerations. pic.twitter.com/AciCKmghxy
— Chicago White Sox (@whitesox) December 18, 2025
This is an interesting move, as the White Sox continue to comb through as many players as possible to see if they can get a player that can stick in the outfield of the future. This is now the second trade the White Sox have made with the Tampa Bay Rays this offseason that has included an outfielder.
Peters, who is currently 25 but will be 26 when the season starts, has played in parts of five minor league seasons and has played in four MLB games. Peters was a 7th round pick of the Milwaukee Brewers back in 2021 out of Southern Illinois.
Peters made his MLB debut this past season, but he went 0-12 with seven strikeouts. However, Peters was much more successful in AAA. In 136 games, Peters hit .266 with a .355 OBP. He added 15 homeruns, 76 RBIs, and 11 stolen bases.
#WhiteSox trade acquisition: OF Tristan Peters
— Adrian White (@AdrianWhiteSox) December 19, 2025
AAA stats (136 G):
.266/.355/.429 | 15 HR | 76 RBI | .784 OPS
25-years-old. Contact ability & zone awareness. Works favorable counts, clean LHH swing. Covers the plate well. Athleticism & OF versatility.pic.twitter.com/0M0hJfmsrK https://t.co/pTQdzm3LA5
Overall in his minor league career, Peters is a .264 hitter and has hit 43 homeruns and drove in 242 RBIs over 489 games. He has added 59 stolen bases and has a very solid .777 OPS.
Peters offers another potential upside play in the outfield, as he cost the White Sox practically nothing. The White Sox will lose nothing by trying him out and see what he can do. There will be a decent competition for the starting spot in right field and the 4th outfielder spot, as Peters joins Derek Hill and Everson Pereira in that battle.
