White Sox to Make Grant Taylor a Starter in 2027, Also Set Plans for Hagen Smith

GM meetings: Chicago White Sox are moving Grant Taylor into the rotation, saying, ‘The time is now’

The Chicago White Sox need starting pitching. Grant Taylor is ready to do his part as he makes the move from the bullpen.

White Sox moving relief ace Grant Taylor to the rotation, Hagen Smith will remain in the bullpen

<p>LAS VEGAS – It’s unclear if he crossed the threshold specifically while he was throwing four innings in Game 1 of the American League Division Series, but Grant Taylor has shown the work capacity for the White Sox to believe he’s ready for a step up from the bullpen.</p><p>The Sox are moving their relief ace to the starting rotation for 2027 the season, which general manager Chris Getz first announced in an MLB Network interview on Monday nig…

White Sox to Make Grant Taylor a Starter in 2027, Also Set Plans for Hagen Smith

After a great season, but one that was eventually marred by a lack of starting pitching depth, the Chicago White Sox had the question of how to improve that.

White Sox Move Grant Taylor to Rotation, Target More Starters

The White Sox plan to move Grant Taylor from the bullpen into the rotation, while keeping Hagen Smith in relief. General manager Chris Getz called adding another starter the team’s “top priority,” with free agency and trades both under consideration. Chicago has promising depth but lacks an established top-of-the-rotation arm—and has payroll flexibility to pursue one as it builds on its rapid rise toward contention. By the Numbers Taylor, 24, re…

White Sox moving Taylor to rotation: 'We think it’s time'

CHICAGO -- Give Grant Taylor credit for staying true to his convictions with the White Sox organization whenever the late-inning reliever was asked over the past two seasons about having the chance to start someday. “I enjoy what I’m doing right now,” Taylor told MLB.com during an August interview on

Chris Getz Shares Updates on Grant Taylor, White Sox Offseason Plans

As the GM Meetings get underway, Chris Getz gave some insights on how the White Sox play to utilize Grant Taylor and approach the offseason.