2018 White Sox roster: Locks, good bets and long shots

Barring a major signing or trade, the White Sox opening-day roster will be made up of players already in play. The starting rotation appears set while there are several options for the restructured bullpen.

With Yoan Moncada anchoring second base from day one, Tim Anderson a mainstay at shortstop and first baseman Jose Abreu among the top run producers in baseball, the infield is basically set. Newcomer Welington Castillo has been penciled in as the No. 1 catcher, but questions abound in the outfield.

With Carlos Rodon recovering from shoulder surgery, Carson Fulmer is likely to replace him in the rotation. Top prospects Eloy Jimenez and Michael Kopech are ticketed for the minors, but huge…