White Sox face Rockies in Spring Breakout game

GLENDALE, Ariz. -- Check out the upcoming Spring Breakout contest for the White Sox against the Rockies for an up-close look at the top prospects comprising the upper ranks of this fast-rising Minor League system for the organization from Chicago’s South Side.

The White Sox and Mariners are sending the most Top 100 prospects to the game with six each. For the White Sox, that means their top six prospects and also eight of their top 10.

“It’s great exposure for all those guys,” White Sox director of player development Paul Janish said. “[It's exciting] getting to play in the stadium for the first time for some of them and then also with the amount of exposure the game itself is getting. MLB has done such a good job with promoting prospects in general, but this type of an event [is amazing].

“We are fired up. It’s a cool dynamic where some of our young players get to play with some of the older players that they will likely not play with at the affiliates. It’s good on both ends.”

What is Spring Breakout?

MLB Spring Breakout is a four-day event showcasing baseball’s future: the current stars of Minor League Baseball. The second edition will be held from Thursday through Sunday at Grapefruit and Cactus League stadiums during Spring Training. Sixteen exhibition games will be played between teams comprised of each MLB organization’s top prospects, creating a new touchpoint on the baseball calendar that celebrates the sport’s budding talent.

When is the White Sox game?

It’s scheduled for Sunday against the Rockies at Camelback Ranch, with a 4:05 p.m. CT first pitch in Glendale. The first scheduled Breakout game for the White Sox last year, against the Cubs at Sloan Park, was rained out.

How can I tune in?

MLB.TV, MLB.com, MLB App, CHSN, Gameday

Which position players are expected to play?

Ten of the Top 16 White Sox prospects fall on the position player side, and all but Bryan Ramos at No. 15 are currently set on this roster. That group includes shortstop Colson Montgomery (No. 4), who missed one week of Spring Training due to a back malady and a cold, catchers Kyle Teel (No. 2) and Edgar Quero (No. 6), along with outfielder Braden Montgomery (No. 5).

George Wolkow, a native of Downers Grove, a western suburb of Chicago, also should be part of the contest. Wolkow is not in big league camp, aside from a Cactus League callup, but is ranked No. 10 among White Sox prospects.

“Being able to go out there with the best White Sox prospects, and a lot of guys who are probably going to be in the show this year, doesn't get better than that,” Wolkow said. “And playing against another good team with really good prospects.”

Teel, Braden Montgomery and Chase Meidroth (No. 8), three of the four-player return from Boston in the Garrett Crochet trade, are scheduled to be part of the Spring Breakout roster, which can feature 23 to 27 players.

Which pitching prospects are expected to play?

Look no further than Noah Schultz, the club’s top-ranked prospect, and Hagen Smith, who is No. 3 on the White Sox list. They also happen to be the top two left-handed pitching prospects in the game. Grant Taylor, the hard-throwing right-hander checking in at No. 7, who made a huge impression along with Schultz and Smith at big league camp, was originally on the roster but removed on Sunday.

Why are certain top prospects not listed on the roster?

Some players are more firmly in the mix to break camp with the White Sox. Some pitchers are on a schedule that can’t be altered and doesn’t fit with the Spring Breakout game day. Others are coming off an injury or dealing with a new injury, such as left-handed pitchers Ky Bush (No. 22) and Blake Larson (No. 19), who both have recently undergone Tommy John surgery.

Chicago's roster also features interesting players who are not ranked among the Top 30 in first baseman Tim Elko, reliever Payton Pallette and outfielder DJ Gladney.

The following players were removed from the roster prior to Sunday's game: RHP Grant Taylor (No. 7), RHP Jairo Iriarte (No. 9), RHP Mason Adams (No. 12), RHP Juan Carela (No. 21), LHP Tyler Schweitzer (No. 23), RHP Nick Nastrini (No. 27), and C Michael Turner.

What is the full roster?

PITCHERS
Noah Schultz, LHP, No. 1 (MLB No. 16)
Hagen Smith, LHP, No. 3 (MLB No. 34)
Sean Burke, RHP, No. 13
Ky Bush, LHP, No. 22 (injured, will miss '25 season)
Aldrin Batista, RHP, No. 24
Eric Adler, RHP, NR
Riley Gowens, RHP, NR
Tanner McDougal, RHP, NR
Peyton Pallette, RHP, NR
Adisyn Coffey, RHP, NR
Jake Eder, LHP, NR
Zach Franklin, RHP, NR
Chase Plymell, RHP, NR
Jarold Rosado, RHP, NR

CATCHERS
Kyle Teel, C, No. 2 (MLB No. 32)
Edgar Quero, C, No. 6 (MLB No. 65)
Weston Eberly, C, NR

INFIELDERS
Colson Montgomery, SS, No. 4 (MLB No. 39)
Chase Meidroth, INF, No. 8
Caleb Bonemer, SS/3B, No. 11
Jacob Gonzalez, SS/2B, No. 14
William Bergolla, 2B/SS, No. 16
Jeral Perez, 2B/SS, No. 20
Brooks Baldwin, 2B, NR
Tim Elko, 1B, NR

OUTFIELDERS
Braden Montgomery, OF, No. 5 (MLB No. 54)
George Wolkow, OF, No. 10
Nick McLain, OF, No. 28
Wilfred Veras, OF, No. 29
DJ Gladney, OF, NR
Samuel Zavala, OF, NR