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General manager Chris Getz said he's not actively looking to move anyone, but there is interest in several White Sox players.
The White Sox remain the land of opportunity. Adding a player such as outfielder Everson Pereira, therefore -- which the team did as part of a four-player deal with the Rays Tuesday night \-\- becomes a smart way to populate their baseball land.
Without impressive options on the roster or as realistic free agent targets, expect poor play at first again in 2026
Ellard, 28, moved between the White Sox and Triple-A Charlotte Knights in 2025. In 18 big-league appearances, he allowed eight earned runs across 17 innings while striking out 22 batters and walking 19. The White Sox took him in the eighth round in 2021.
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