White Sox Acquisitions Face Slow Starts Post-Trade Deadline
The Chicago White Sox made several acquisitions at the trade deadline to improve their major league team and farm system. However, new players Luis Castillo, Huascar Brazoban, and Brenton Doyle have had slow starts, with Castillo struggling with his ERA,…
Chicago, IL, August 25, 2026 —
Several new players acquired by the Chicago White Sox at the recent trade deadline have experienced challenging starts to their tenures with the team. The acquisitions were intended to bolster both the major league roster and the club’s farm system, but the immediate impact has fallen short of expectations.
Among the new additions, pitcher Luis Castillo has struggled significantly, evidenced by a high earned run average (ERA). Fellow newcomer Brenton Doyle has also seen limited success, posting a batting average of .214 since joining the club. Another player, Huascar Brazoban, has been placed on the injured list, further hindering his availability and the team’s ability to integrate him into the lineup.
The situation was compounded by Joey Bart, who suffered a broken hand shortly after his arrival. The timing of these setbacks has contributed to the White Sox’s performance in August, with the team holding an 11-12 record in the month.
Despite the slow starts and unfortunate injuries, the White Sox organization reportedly remains optimistic about the long-term potential of these acquired players. However, their inability to immediately contribute has been a notable factor in the team’s recent performance.
Story summarized from the original created by James Fegan on chicago.suntimes.com, see more information here.
