White Sox shortstop position remains uncertain for 2025

The Chicago White Sox are still deciding who will be their starting shortstop as the 2025 season approaches. Manager Will Venable said that playing shortstop in the major leagues requires many skills, and they have high expectations for the player chosen. So far, it looks like Colson Montgomery won’t be ready for Opening Day. He was a first-round draft pick in 2021 but has not performed well enough in the minors this spring. Candidates for the position include Chase Meidroth and Jacob Amaya, but both have faced challenges getting hits. In the future, the White Sox have strong catching prospects in Kyle Teel and Edgar Quero. They are expected to motivate current catcher Korey Lee, who has shown improvement in his performance lately. Luis Robert Jr. is expected to play a key role in center field. He has one year left on his contract and hope remains that he can return to being a strong player after an injury-filled previous season. Meidroth has been getting more time at shortstop this spring, but scouts suggest he may be better suited for second base. Amaya has shown good defensive skills but has struggled with hitting. A promising young player, William Bergolla, also caught the team's attention during spring training. He has performed well and has impressed coaches with his athleticism and understanding of the game. As the season opener nears, the competition for the shortstop position remains open, with the team still evaluating players day by day. The focus will be on finding someone who is both strong defensively and can contribute offensively.