CHICAGO – Shortstops Roch Cholowsky and Billy Carlson, two of the top-rated prospects in the White Sox system, had their Minor League seasons shut down on Saturday, as announced by the team.
Cholowsky was the top pick overall in the 2026 Draft, marking the third time in franchise history the White Sox have had such a selection. The No. 1 White Sox prospect and No. 11 overall, per MLB Pipeline, was bothered by right wrist soreness. He had not played for High-A Winston-Salem since Aug. 15, and the Dash's season ends Sept. 6.
In nine games and 36 at-bats, Cholowsky, 21, hit .167 with three doubles, one home run, 10 RBIs and three stolen bases. He also committed five errors during his first affiliate baseball experience after coming from the Bridge League in Arizona.
“Being able to get as many at-bats as possible and playing real baseball games again,” Cholowsky told MLB.com of his goals with the Dash during a conversation on Aug. 2. “Bridge League are real games, but it’s different when you are competing with an affiliate.”
Between stops at Kannapolis and Arizona, Carlson, 20, slashed .252/.380/.335 with 14 doubles, 14 stolen bases, 21 RBIs, 37 runs scored and 41 walks against 59 strikeouts in his first affiliate experience. Carlson was selected No. 10 overall in the ‘25 Draft.