White Sox Win 2026 MLB Draft Lottery! Winter Meetings Reactions & Free Agent Rumors | Episode 98

The White Sox just landed the No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 MLB Draft — and our crew is here to break down everything it means for the future of the franchise. In this episode, Duke, Jordan, Nik, and Michael react to the White Sox winning the 2026 MLB Draft lottery, discuss why Roch Cholowsky is viewed as a true “slam-dunk” top pick, and compare him to past elite prospects. They also dive deep into the Rule 5 Draft, what upside plays like Jedixson Paez and Alexander Alberto bring to the organization, and how losing Peyton Pallette to Cleveland could impact the pitching pipeline. From Winter Meetings fallout to free-agent rumors and moves involving Anthony Kay, Dustin May, Pete Fairbanks, and Rhys Hoskins, the guys cover every major storyline shaping the Sox offseason. With so many one-run losses in 2024 and big decisions ahead, what moves actually make sense for 2025, and which ones signal a real turning point for the rebuild?   Topics Covered: - Reaction to the White Sox landing the No. 1 pick in the 2026 MLB Draft - Why Roch Cholowsky is considered a generational college bat - Full breakdown of the Rule 5 Draft and what Paez/Alberto could become - The loss of Peyton Pallette: how big is it? - Winter Meetings takeaways and Chris Getz’s roster strategy - Free-agent rumors/moves: Anthony Kay, Dustin May, Pete Fairbanks - What kind of signings actually help accelerate the rebuild? Don't miss out as we approach Episode 100! Visit SoxOn35th.com for White Sox news, analysis, commentary, and more! Subscribe to Sox On 35th: https://www.youtube.com/@soxon35th   Follow Sox On 35th: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/soxon35th/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SoxOn35th Twitter: https://twitter.com/SoxOn35th TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@tokson35thSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.