Hagen Smith Named Chicago White Sox Starting Pitcher for ALDS Game 1

Rookie left-hander Hagen Smith is scheduled to take the mound as the starting pitcher for the Chicago White Sox in Game 1 of the ALDS against the Cleveland Guardians. Smith threw three scoreless innings in the Wild Card series against Houston, allowing two hits and striking out one. Selected fifth overall in the 2024 draft out of Arkansas, Smith pitched to a 1.29 ERA in 18 regular-season appearances after making his MLB debut following an August callup.