Frequently Asked Questions
Who did the White Sox trade to the Pittsburgh Pirates?
The White Sox sent infielder Jacob Gonzalez and left-handed reliever Brandon Eisert to the Pittsburgh Pirates. The deal was reported by ESPN's Jeff Passan just hours before the 2026 MLB Draft.
What did the White Sox get back in the trade with Pittsburgh?
The White Sox received the 34th pick in the 2026 MLB Draft and minor league left-handed reliever Jaden Woods from the Pirates. The trade gives Chicago three picks in the draft at No. 1, No. 34, and No. 41.
Why did the White Sox trade Jacob Gonzalez if he was playing well?
With Munetaka Murakami returning from the injured list, there was no consistent playing time available for Gonzalez on the big league roster. The White Sox decided to move him so he could get everyday at-bats in Pittsburgh rather than ride the bench in Chicago.
How much bonus pool money do the White Sox have for the 2026 MLB Draft?
The White Sox enter the 2026 draft with the most bonus pool money in the league at roughly 20.49 million dollars. That financial flexibility could allow them to land three players with first-round grades.
Who is Jaden Woods and what has he done in the minors?
Jaden Woods is a left-handed reliever who was a 7th round pick out of the University of Georgia in the 2023 draft. In the 2026 season with the Pirates organization, he threw 37.1 innings with a 4.58 ERA while striking out an impressive 55 batters, showing overpowering stuff and consistent swing-and-miss ability.
Craig Rowland
Craig is a former college baseball player and currently a practicing attorney. He is a lifelong White Sox fan and has been covering the team for Sports Mockery since 2022. Prior to Sports Mockery, Craig started the White Sox podcast "A Seat At The Table" while completing his undergraduate degree at the University of Illinois.
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