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The Chicago White Sox have locked in nearly all of their 2026 draft picks, signing 20 players by the July 22 deadline—just one of their 21 selections remains unsigned. They went over their bonus pool by $643K, triggering a 5% tax penalty. While bonus details for most first-rounders are still under wraps, the team’s strategy clearly leaned into outfielders and power hitters. Round 20 pick Connor Fennell, however, won’t be joining the organization—likely a late-round insurance play. The Sox also used saved money to potentially target higher-value signings, especially college seniors with limited leverage. Among the undrafted free agents, lefty Michael Sharman from Clemson stands out—24, with a strong college ERA and low walk rate. Now, the real test begins: how these new additions develop in the minors and whether any emerge as future stars.

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