After emerging as one of the most overlooked pieces of the White Sox’s young core, Brooks Baldwin will miss the entire 2026 season, forcing Chicago to lean heavily on thin outfield depth and raising questions about his long-term role.

This is some massively unfortunate news for a young White Sox player.

With Opening Day approaching, elbow inflammation could put Brooks Baldwin’s roster status in jeopardy and open the door for other White Sox outfielders.