White Sox Move On From Promising Pitcher Sooner Than Expected

The White Sox found success through the Rule-5 draft last season, as Shane Smith was their lone all-star representative and now will be their Opening Day starter. On top of that, they acquired Mike Vasil from the Tampa Bay Rays, who was the 14th overall pick in the Rule-5 draft by the Philadelphia Phillies. This was an exceptional Rule-5 haul.

The White Sox looked to replicate that success this year, as they made two selections in the Rule-5 draft, Jedixson Paez and Alexander Alberto.