For the White Sox to make Austin Hays FIT and ELEVATE Young Talent, Benintendi must go or trade Sosa

To properly fit the recently signed Austin Hays into the lineup, and still give young players like Brooks Baldwin a runway, it would be best for the Chicago White Sox to dump Andrew Benintendi or trade Lenyn Sosa.

Host Todd Welter spotlights how these moves could unlock more at-bats for prospects like Brooks Baldwin, Kyle Teel, Edgar Quero, and force the Sox to reconsider their stance on sunk costs and player value.

Mailbag highlights include speculation on adding a veteran pitcher to the rotation, potential trades for bullpen reinforcements, and takeaways from Sox Fest, sharing Elijah Evans’ insight on prospect usage, strategy around player development, and hints at future roster moves—like Sam Antonacci’s expanded role and Tanner McDougal’s timeline. White Sox fans get a comprehensive look at how roster flexibility, trade value, and upcoming draft strategies could change the team's trajectory for the 2026 season. Can Chicago balance youth development with immediate performance and finally escape past contract misfires?

00:00 — Benintendi & Sosa Dilemma
Todd Welter explores the roster crunch created by the Austin Hays signing, and why either Andrew Benintendi or Lenyn Sosa must go to free runway for young White Sox players.

11:03 — Sox Fest Insights & Prospects
Todd Welter recaps takeaways from Sox Fest, sharing Elijah Evans’ insight on prospect usage, strategy around player development, and hints at future roster moves.

21:00 — Rotation Additions & Mailbag
Todd Welter addresses listener mailbag questions about the need for a veteran starting pitcher, trade strategy, and the organization’s approach to building pitching depth.

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