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

The Chicago White Sox are making a bold move to bolster their pitching staff in the second half of the season.

By · Published August 10, 2026  20:52 UTC · Updated August 11, 2026  22:27 UTC

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The Chicago White Sox called up pitching prospects Hagen Smith and Tanner McDougal. The team also optioned rookie pitchers Schultz and Sandlin, and designated Wikelman Gonzalez for assignment.

Epilogue added 46d ago, after coverage quieted.

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  • Primary Driver: The Chicago White Sox are making a bold move to bolster their pitching staff in the second half of the season.
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The Chicago White Sox are calling up two of their top pitching prospects, Hagen Smith and Tanner McDougal. The move comes as the team looks to strengthen its rotation for a push in the second half of the season.

Smith, ranked No. 2 in the organization, and McDougal, ranked No. 4, will join the major league roster. The team has also designated Wikelman Gonzalez for assignment and optioned rookies Schultz and Sandlin to make room for the new additions.

The White Sox are hoping that the infusion of young talent will provide a spark to their pitching staff and help them make a run in the postseason.

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Who are the pitchers being called up by the White Sox?

The Chicago White Sox are calling up Hagen Smith and Tanner McDougal.

What is the significance of this move?

The move is significant because it brings in two of the team's top pitching prospects to bolster the rotation for a second-half push.

Who is being optioned or designated for assignment?

The White Sox have optioned rookies Schultz and Sandlin and designated Wikelman Gonzalez for assignment to make room for Smith and McDougal.

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