White Sox turn draft resources into No. 1 pick and bold 2026 haul

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With MLB’s largest-ever bonus pool, the White Sox secured Roch Cholowsky as the No. 1 pick, used Jacob Gonzalez’s trade to expand pool money, and backed the haul with notable late-round signings like Kyle Casteel, signaling a shift to a resource-driven approach under Chris Getz that also spotlights Cole Prosek among their top picks.
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- Sources: Roch Cholowsky gets record $10.35M bonus from White Sox ESPN
- NL Central 2026 draft report cards: Cardinals load up; Reds bet on Lebron’s upside The New York Times
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