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White Sox calling up top arms Smith (No. 2) and McDougal (No. 4), per source

The Chicago White Sox are calling up two of their top pitching prospects in a move that could reshape their roster for the second half of the season.

By · Published August 9, 2026 at 08:34 UTC · Updated August 9, 2026 at 08:34 UTC

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What happened

The Chicago White Sox are calling up two of their top pitching prospects, Hagen Smith and Tanner McDougal, in a move that could reshape their roster for the second half of the season. The White Sox have designated Wikelman Gonzalez for assignment, clearing room for the two prospects.

The call-ups come as the team looks to bolster its pitching staff for a potential playoff push. The move affects the team's current roster, with Schultz and Sandlin being optioned to make way for Smith and McDougal.

The White Sox will now have two of their top pitching prospects in the major leagues, which could provide a significant boost to their pitching rotation. The next steps involve integrating Smith and McDougal into the team's pitching staff and monitoring their performance in the major leagues.

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Questions people are asking

Who are the two prospects being called up by the White Sox?

The two prospects being called up are Hagen Smith and Tanner McDougal.

What move did the White Sox make to clear room for the prospects?

The White Sox designated Wikelman Gonzalez for assignment to clear room for Smith and McDougal.

What is the significance of this move for the White Sox?

This move is significant because it brings two of the team's top pitching prospects to the major leagues, which could provide a boost to their pitching rotation and help in a potential playoff push.

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Chicago White Sox Hagen Smith Tanner McDougal MLB Pitching Prospects Roster Moves

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