3 White Sox who aren’t on the trade block, but should be

2023 has been an absolute disaster for the White Sox. They’re looking to trade away a ton of expiring contracts, but why not go all in on the rebuild?

The Chicago White Sox have underperformed for the last few seasons. 2023 may be their tipping point though, as they have reportedly placed multiple of their highly touted MLB veterans on the trade block.

This list of players includes the likes of Lucas Giolito, Keynan Middleton and Lance Lynn, among others. But these are just the players they have reported on the trade block. If they’re going to blow their roster up, why don’t they follow the blueprint laid out by the Reds and completely blow their roster up? It could make sense White Sox fans, stick with me on this one.

White Sox rumors: Dylan Cease is reportedly safe, but he really shouldn’t be (for the right price)

Speaking of the Reds, the White Sox need to take a page from the 2022 Reds and trade Dylan Cease. I know, this won’t sit well with the Chicago faithful, but at the 2022 trade deadline, Reds fans completely hated the idea of trading Luis Castillo too. Castillo, like Cease, had more than just half a season of team control and he has shown ace ability.

But this is where it comes to benefit the White Sox. They could likely receive a package of multiple top 100 prospects, much like the players Cincinnati received for Castillo. The Reds were able to net Noelvi Marte, Edwin Arroyo and Levi Stoudt in this deal, completely changing the course of their farm system. Chicago could do the exact same with Cease, but they would need to move him this season and capitalize on his increased value because of his controllability while he has it.

Now, let’s get something clear. Chicago should not trade Cease unless they are absolutely blown away by the offer on the table. But it’s crucial for them that they don’t list him completely off limits, giving themselves the opportunity to receive an incredible package for the former Cy Young candidate.