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Injuries End Seasons for Promising White Sox Shortstops
23 Aug
Summary
- Top prospects Roch Cholowsky and Billy Carlson had their seasons ended.
- Cholowsky suffered wrist soreness, while Carlson had a leg infection.
- Both players were in their first affiliate baseball experience.
Two highly-touted prospects within the White Sox organization, shortstops Roch Cholowsky and Billy Carlson, have had their respective Minor League seasons concluded due to injuries. The team announced their seasons were shut down on August 23, 2026.
Cholowsky, the first overall pick in the 2026 Draft and the top prospect in the White Sox system, experienced right wrist soreness. He had not participated in games for High-A Winston-Salem since August 15, 2026. His first affiliate season saw him hit .167 with three doubles and 10 RBIs in nine games.
Carlson, ranked as the third-best prospect for the White Sox, was sidelined by a left leg infection. He played for Single-A Kannapolis and also had prior experience in Arizona. Between his assignments, Carlson batted .252 with 14 doubles and 14 stolen bases in his initial affiliate campaign.
