The Chicago White Sox once had a bright future, fueled by a successful rebuild that began with the 2016 Chris Sale trade. Initially, their strategy mirrored the Cubs' success, as they boasted many top prospects. The team reached the playoffs in 2020 but quickly fell from contention, culminating in a disastrous 2024 season with the most losses in MLB history. A viral thread on X.com revisits the 2019 top prospects, revealing that only one, Luis Robert Jr., remains with the team, prompting reflection on the White Sox's trajectory.
Eloy Jiménez, once a promising talent acquired from the Cubs, is now playing in the Rays' AAA, highlighting the disappointing trajectory of the White Sox's prospects.
The White Sox's rapid rise to contention has quickly turned into an unparalleled decline, with their 2024 record illustrating the stark fall from grace just three years later.
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