The Chicago White Sox are officially on the clock for the 2026 MLB Draft. While chaos erupted farther down the lottery order, it will be the White Sox who grab the first overall selection after entering the lottery with the best odds.
The Chicago White Sox have signed Hagen Smith, their No. 5 overall pick in the 2024 MLB Draft, to an $8 million contract. This deal sets a new benchmark for the team and breaks the rookie contract record for left-handed pitchers, previously held by Brendan McKay at $7,005,000.