Chicago White Sox rookie shortstop Colson Montgomery (side) is back at shortstop and is hitting cleanup for Game 2 of the series against the visiting New York Yankees and left-hander Carlos Rodon on Friday. A left-side injury kept Montgomery out of action for the last two games, but he'll return for the start of the weekend after also dealing with a similar issue last week. The 23-year-old former 22nd overall pick in 2021 has gone just 35-for-152 (.230) in his first 43 big-league games this year, but he's also produced 14 home runs and 37 RBI in 165 plate appearances as the team's shortstop of the future. Montgomery has homered in each of his last four games, but it will be tough to keep that impressive streak alive on Friday in a tough lefty-lefty matchup. In 44 trips to the plate against southpaws, Montgomery has hit .167 (7-for-42) with three homers and nine strikeouts.

Chicago White Sox shortstop prospect Colson Montgomery (side) is missing another game on Thursday against the visiting New York Yankees at Rate Field. Chase Meidroth is starting at shortstop for the Pale Hose and will hit ninth against Yankees right-hander Will Warren. Montgomery initially dealt with a left-side issue last week but had returned before developing more soreness and being held out of Wednesday's game. It sounds like a day-to-day situation for the 23-year-old, but fantasy managers shouldn't rule out a trip to the injured list if he's unable to return before the end of the weekend. With Meidroth at short, Lenyn Sosa draws into the lineup at second base. Montgomery will operate as Chicago's starting shortstop the rest of the way if he's healthy, and although he's hit just .230 in his first 152 big-league at-bats, the power is real (14 homers).

Chicago White Sox shortstop Colson Montgomery (side) is out of the starting lineup ahead of Wednesday's game against the Kansas City Royals. Montgomery has been playing through some left side discomfort, so he'll get the day off here. He underwent imaging, but it didn't reveal anything significant. That being said, fantasy managers should consider Montgomery as day-to-day. Montgomery has been on a nice power streak with four home runs in his last four games. The rookie infielder has 14 homers through 43 games with the White Sox this season. He's not offering a ton of value outside of that, but is still worth rostering in deep leagues. Chase Meidroth will take over shortstop while Lenyn Sosa plays second base against right-hander Ryan Bergert on Wednesday.

Chicago White Sox rookie shortstop Colson Montgomery (side) is back at shortstop and will hit fifth on Wednesday against the hosting Atlanta Braves and rookie right-hander Hurston Waldrep. Montgomery was pulled from Monday's series opener at Truist Park early with left-side soreness, and he was held out of Tuesday's game as a result. The 23-year-old is back on Wednesday, though, and the White Sox will give fellow middle infielder Chase Meidroth the day off. Lenyn Sosa is starting at the keystone and is in the cleanup spot for Chicago. The former first-rounder isn't hitting for average (29-for-132) in his first 38 big-league games, but he's showed off his power stroke with 10 home runs, four doubles, a triple and 28 RBI in 145 plate appearances. Montgomery has fanned 42 times and walked only 11 times.

Chicago White Sox rookie shortstop Colson Montgomery (side) will take a seat for Tuesday's affair in Atlanta against the hosting Braves at Truist Park. Fellow rookie Chase Meidroth will get the nod at the 6 and will hit ninth against Braves right-hander Bryce Elder. Montgomery will take the day off after he was taken out of Monday's series opener early with left-side soreness. The 23-year-old is day-to-day for now, but this could easily turn into an injured list situation if it turns out to be an oblique pull. Check back on Wednesday to see if he's feeling good enough to play in the series finale in Atlanta. The former first-rounder in 2021 has gone only 29-for-132 (.220) in his first 38 big-league games this year, but Montgomery is showing plenty of power with 10 homers, four doubles, a triple and 28 RBI in his 145 plate appearances.

Chicago White Sox third baseman/shortstop Colson Montgomery (side) exited Monday's 13-9 win over the Braves early due to left side soreness, per the team's official X account. Montgomery went 0-for-3 with a walk and a strikeout before being replaced defensively in the sixth inning. Fantasy managers should keep an eye out for further details and should pay attention to Tuesday's lineup. The 23-year-old, who was a former fantasy prospect, has shown plenty of power upside but also high strikeout liability since getting called up at the beginning of July, slashing .220/.285/.492with 10 home runs, 28 RBI, and a 29.0% strikeout rate in 145 plate appearances.

Chicago White Sox shortstop prospect Colson Montgomery continued his impressive power surge during their victory on Friday evening over the Chicago Cubs. In this outing, the former first-round pick went deep for his third-straight contest. He would hit a solo shot in the second frame against Chicago ace Shota Imanaga. Over his last seven games, Montgomery has only gone hitless once and has held an impressive .296/.296/.704 slash line. Through 17 total games in the major leagues, Montgomery has held his own, carrying a .273/.344/.509 line with two doubles, three long balls, and a 16:6 K:BB. Fantasy managers should continue to expect Montgomery to see everyday opportunities in the starting nine. Given his recent power surge, he is worth adding as a middle infielder in all 12-team leagues.

Chicago White Sox shortstop Colson Montgomery won't be in his team's lineup for the first game of their doubleheader with the Cleveland Guardians on Friday. Teammate Chase Meidroth will take his place in the field and bat leadoff against southpaw Logan Allen. It appears to be just a routine game off for the 23-year-old, who has started each of the past six contests since the White Sox promoted him. Montgomery is hitting a crisp .333 (6-for-18) over that span, and a .315 expected batting average shows it isn't a fluke. The quality of contact might not be there, but he certainly hasn't looked overmatched in his professional debut.

Chicago White Sox shortstop prospect Colson Montgomery is batting seventh in his major-league debut on Friday at Coors Field against the hosting Colorado Rockies and right-hander Antonio Senzatela. Montgomery is a former first-rounder in 2021 and the club's No. 5 prospect, per MLB Pipeline. The 23-year-old got the call-up to the big leagues after hitting only .218 (47-for-216) with 11 home runs, 10 doubles, 30 RBI, 27 runs scored and two steals in 55 games for Triple-A Charlotte. That shouldn't give fantasy managers in single-year leagues much confidence in him, but Montgomery should play regularly in the Windy City in another lost season. The 6-foot-3, 230-pounder hits from the left side and is often compared to Corey Seager because of his 30-homer potential. However, his plate discipline must improve, especially now that he's in the big leagues.

The Chicago White Sox are promoting shortstop prospect Colson Montgomery to the major leagues. Montgomery was selected with the 22nd overall pick in the 2021 MLB Draft out of Southridge HS. The 23-year-old spent the entire 2024 campaign with Triple-A Charlotte but struggled as he posted an underwhelming .214/.329/.381 line with 21 doubles, 18 home runs, and a 164:69 K:BB. However, Montgomery has begun to turn the corner at the top level this season and is being rewarded with a promotion. Over his last 17 games with Charlotte, Montgomery has been showcasing high power upside, posting a .284/.347/.657 line with three doubles, six home runs, and 17 RBI. Fantasy managers should expect Montgomery to see a full-time role at shortstop, which will likely shift Chase Meidroth to the hot corner or the keystone. As a result, Josh Rojas and Lenyn Sosa could be in danger of losing playing time. Given Montgomery's power upside, he is worth adding in all 12+ team leagues.

Chicago White Sox infield prospect Colson Montgomery has enjoyed an impressive week at the plate. On Sunday, Montgomery posted his fourth-straight multi-game. Facing Triple-A Toledo, the former 22nd overall pick went 2-for-4 at the plate with two long balls. This was also his second multi-home run game of the week. Over his last seven contests, Montgomery has posted a stellar .400/.438/.967 line with three doubles, a triple, and four home runs. Before this impressive surge, Montgomery posted a low .171 AVG with a .668 OPS during his last 10 games. The former first-round pick has struggled at times adjusting to Triple-A action, but appears to be turning the corner. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his progression as he could be in the mix and earn the call to the majors in the second half. However, given his inconsistencies, he is not worth stashing in any standard formats.

Chicago White Sox shortstop prospect Colson Montgomery went 3-for-4 with two home runs and three RBI in Thursday's 12-9 win against Triple-A Toledo. Montgomery's last homer came on June 5 when he also slugged two home runs with three RBI. It's been an underwhelming year at Triple-A for the 23-year-old, as he is hitting just .200/.283/.390 with a 18:77 BB:K in 219 plate appearances. Given his struggles at the upper levels of the minor leagues, the shortstop prospect is unlikely to be a summer call up. He is still ranked as the number five prospect in the White Sox system, and could turn things around at some point.

Chicago White Sox shortstop prospect Colson Montgomery went 2-for-3 with two home runs and three RBI in an 11-4 loss against Triple-A Lehigh Valley. With this power outburst, his season line rises to just .195/.284/.361. It's been a struggle overall for the 23-year-old in his second season at Triple-A, with his strikeout rate spiking to a career worst 34.7%. The shortstop still displays a solid approach at the plate and the ability to get on base, but he's unlikely to make his major league debut until he starts showing more positive signs.

Chicago White Sox shortstop prospect Colson Montgomery was able to snap his skid with a two-hit outing on Sunday afternoon. Montgomery hit his second long ball of the Triple-A regular season in this outing, which was his first since the season opener. Over his last 11 games leading up to Sunday, Montgomery posted an underwhelming .075/.178/.075 slash line with just three total hits (all singles) and one RBI. Montgomery will look to carry Sunday's momentum into the next week. The former 22nd overall pick was competing for a spot on the Opening Day roster during spring training but fell just short in the competition. Last season, he spent the entire campaign with Triple-A Charlotte and held a modest .214/.329/.381 line. If he continues to improve with Triple-A, he could push for a midseason MLB debut.

The Chicago White Sox announced on Tuesday that they optioned shortstop prospect Colson Montgomery (back) to Triple-A Charlotte. Montgomery, who is ranked as the No. 39 overall prospect this year per MLB Pipeline, had a real shot to open the 2025 regular season as Chicago's starting shortstop, but a back injury has limited him to just four Cactus League games. The 23-year-old will surely make his major-league debut at some point this year, probably sooner than later, but the rebuilding White Sox aren't going to rush things. The former first-rounder (22nd overall) in 2021 also has only one hit (a homer) and five strikeouts in his nine spring plate appearances. Montgomery could probably use some more seasoning on the farm before his big-league debut, but his power makes him an interesting stash dynasty/keeper leagues. Brooks Baldwin, Jacob Amaya and Chase Meidroth are now competing at the 6 in camp.

Chicago White Sox shortstop prospect Colson Montgomery (back) is still in contention to make the Opening Day roster despite the missed time during camp. The infielder was sidelined for 10 days due to a back injury. However, manager Will Venable noted that his injury will not affect his chances of making the roster. Montgomery is considered one of the top prospects in the White Sox system. He was drafted with the 22nd overall selection in the 2021 MLB Draft. The 23-year-old spent the entire 2024 season at the Triple-A level and held a .214/.329/.381 line with 21 doubles and 18 home runs. He swiped eight bags and carried a 69:164 BB:K. He showed progress during the final month of the season as he held a .264/.357/.458 line. If he were to make the roster, he will compete with Brooks Baldwin for an everyday role at shortstop.

Chicago White Sox shortstop prospect Colson Montgomery (back) is returning to the starting nine on Sunday to face the Cleveland Guardians. Montgomery will cover shortstop and bat in the six-hole. The top prospect in the Chicago system has been sidelined since the end of February due to back spasms. Given his missed time, fantasy managers should expect him to open the season at the Triple-A level. Last season, the former 22nd overall pick in the 2021 MLB Draft spent his entire campaign with Triple-A Charlotte and held a .214/.329/.381 line with 21 doubles and 18 home runs. He struggled to find consistency throughout the season but did begin to turn the corner in September as he posted a .223/.336/.401 line with four long balls. If the team were to send Montgomery to Triple-A at the start of the season, Brooks Baldwin will see most of the starting opportunities at shortstop in the majors.

Chicago White Sox shortstop prospect Colson Montgomery (back) remains sidelined and is expected to be re-evaluated following their off day on Tuesday. The 23-year-old is battling back spasms. The former first round pick has not participated in any baseball activities since the injury popped up last week. Fantasy managers should continue monitoring his status during camp, but he may be facing an extended absence. At the start of spring training, Montgomery was expected to compete for the starting shortstop role. However, given this injury, the team may have him open the campaign at the Triple-A. The Southridge HS product spent the entire 2024 season at Triple-A and held a .214/.329/.381 slash line with 21 doubles and 18 home runs. If Montgomery were to open the season at Triple-A, Brooks Baldwin will likely get the starting nod at shortstop on Opening Day.

Chicago White Sox shortstop prospect Colson Montgomery (back) was scratched from Thursday's Cactus League lineup against the division-rival Cleveland Guardians for precautionary reasons due to back spasms, according to MLB.com's Scott Merkin. Montgomery is considered day-to-day. It's not a serious injury, but it's something to keep an eye on with the 23-year-old, who is considered by MLB Pipeline to be the No. 39 overall prospect entering the 2025 season. While he hasn't exactly turned heads with his production in the minor leagues and doesn't have high-end speed, he could easily be considered Chicago's shortstop of the future, perhaps due to lack of better options. The 6-foot-3, 225-pounder does get on base often and has intriguing power. Montgomery should already be stashed in dynasty leagues and is worth a late-round flier in deep-mixed and AL-only leagues.

Chicago White Sox shortstop prospect Colson Montgomery went 1-for-2 with a two-run shot during his spring debut on Saturday afternoon. He struck out in his other at-bat. Montgomery is considered the No. 39 best prospect in the sport on MLB Pipeline. Montgomery was selected with the 22nd overall pick in the 2021 MLB Draft out of Southridge HS. Last summer, Montgomery spent the entire campaign at the Triple-A level. The infielder struggled at times as he held a .214/.329/.381 line across 130 contests. However, he did enjoy a strong finish as he posted a .267/.357/.458 line with 10 long balls during the final month of the campaign. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his development during camp, as he could contend for a spot on the Opening Day roster if he performs well during spring training.