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White Sox’s Jedixson Paez Takes Mound Against Rockies in Critical Start

by
Carlos Ramirez
March 9, 2026

The Chicago White Sox are set to showcase another intriguing talent on the mound as Jedixson Paez, a former Rule 5 draft pick, is slated to start against the Colorado Rockies this afternoon. Just a day after the Sox announced Shane Smith would be their Opening Day starter, Paez’s performance today becomes paramount for his future in Chicago. Acquired on December 10, 2025, and assigned to the White Sox prospects on March 5, Paez must remain on the active roster throughout the season or risk being returned to the Boston Red Sox, making this outing critical for his career trajectory.

While the World Baseball Classic kept some players away from the diamond, yesterday’s action was relatively quiet. Seranthony Domínguez of the Dominican Republic and Kyle Teel representing Italy did not see game time. Curtis Mead, playing for Australia, struggled with an 0-for-4 showing that included two strikeouts, while Munetaka Murakami of Japan also faced challenges at the plate, finishing 0-for-3 with a walk. On a brighter note, Sam Antonacci had a more productive game, going 1-for-4 with a triple, a run, and an RBI.

On the other side, the Rockies will send Kyle Freeland to the mound, looking to build on his solid performances this spring. Fans will also get a chance to see former White Sox player Nicky Lopez at shortstop, adding a layer of intrigue to the matchup.

Unfortunately for fans hoping to catch the action, the game will not be available to watch or listen to, but it is scheduled to start at 3:05 p.m. CT.

In other news, the White Sox made some roster adjustments earlier today, sending three more players out of major-league camp. Among them, Murray, who impressed with two home runs in Cactus League play but struggled in other areas, and González, who faced difficulties over four appearances, were both let go. Sandlin, who did not make an appearance in Cactus League play, was also part of the cuts.

Note: This recap is an independently written summary based on publicly available reporting.

Carlos Ramirez

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