It feels like nothing is going right for the Chicago White Sox. After starting the season with an exciting win over the Angels, fans had high hopes for a turnaround. But soon they realized it’s the same old story—despite starting with a 1-0 record, they tumbled to a rough 2-10 record and ended up ranking last in the AL Central. Seeing the never-ending struggle of the White Sox, a former pitcher couldn’t hold himself back from giving a reality check to them. While fans are crossing their fingers for a turnaround, it’s clear that something deeper is holding this team back.

Now, enter Lance Lynn. The Los Angeles Dodgers fans are well familiar with the two-time All-Star’s retirement this season after 13 glorious years. Interestingly, three of them were spent with the White Sox. He last pitched for Chicago in early 2023 before getting traded to the Dodgers. Well, his stint with the team was decorated with an All-Star selection and finishing third in the 2021 Cy Young voting. That year was a high point for the team, as they posted a strong 93-69 record. Unfortunately, things went downhill fast. By 2023, their record plummeted to 61-101, and last year they hit rock bottom with an abysmal 41-121 record—the worst in modern MLB history.

Now, it seems like the White Sox are on pace to challenge their own record for losses. Lynn isn’t surprised by their ongoing struggles. “Chicago is behind everybody. It’s just the honest truth,” Lynn said via Foul Territory on X. What does it mean?

“I went down and spent a month rehabbing my knee there, and I stayed with the Triple-A team. And just seeing the way that things were going about and stuff like that, there needs to be some changes,” Lynn explained.

The main issue starts with their payroll. The White Sox’s payroll in 2025 stands at $82 million, down from $135 million last year. While teams like the New York Mets, Dodgers, New York Yankees, and Philadelphia Phillies are splashing money, the White Sox are going against the trend. As a result, that has closed the door on any big names joining the team. The team has one of the strongest farm systems in the league, but trading the top prospects will not help in fielding a contending team.

Remember Garrett Crochet? The top pitcher from the White Sox’s 2024 lineup, whom they traded to the Boston Red Sox this year. And there, of course, he is thriving!

The White Sox are currently the lowest-rated team with a .167 Pct across the AL and NL divisions. This proves Lynn’s words are correct. Indeed, the team falls further behind in the league each day. So, what are the options left on the table? Well, the first thing to come to mind is their ownership.

White Sox heading toward an uncertain future 

White Sox fans have been demanding ownership changes for quite some time now. And they aren’t entirely wrong to demand such a thing! Under the ownership of Jerry Reinsdorf, they have seen the lowest figure possible for a team in MLB. Unfortunately, fans will have to wait even longer. According to an MLB insider, Bob Nightengale, it is unlikely that Reinsdorf would carry out a sale when he first declared his intention to list the team for sale in October. While he is not interested in selling the club, the decision to scale down the payroll this year doesn’t sit well with the fans. So what’s left for the team this year?

Chicago supporters shouldn’t feel guilty about consuming Reinsdorf’s Kool-Aid. Well, what more can be done?

‘I think we’ll win more games this year,” said the White Sox GM, Chris Getz, before the regular season. Last year, their record was 41-121. This means they are aiming to win more than 41 games. This is especially disappointing for fans who have long hoped to see a contending team.

That being said, the Sox are poised to remain at the bottom of the division. Meanwhile, Getz continues to create a roster of waiver-wire picks with a few young but talented players. Rookies like Miguel Vargas already have 4 RBIs and 7 hits this season. Nothing extraordinary, but difficult to imagine them developing under somewhat ineffective leadership. Guess what, the team will likely trade their top performer in the next offseason, citing budgetary constraints.

Are you hoping for a better season this year for the White Sox? Let us know your arguments.