Shane Smith Named White Sox Opening Day Starter

The Chicago White Sox have named Shane Smith as their Opening Day starter for the March 26 game against the Milwaukee Brewers. The 25-year-old right-hander, a Rule 5 draft success story, earned an All-Star nod in 2025 and led the team in innings pitched (146.1) and lowest WHIP (1.196). This marks the earliest the White Sox have announced an Opening Day starter since 2018, highlighting Smith's rapid ascension to the top of the rotation.