When the third round of every MLB Draft arrives, the real draft strategy takes center stage.
Teams begin managing their remaining bonus pool based on how their first two selections played out. While some clubs pivot toward safer, more signable options, others that have played the early rounds creatively can execute bolder plans.
Whether they play it straight with slot value or have bonus pool flexibility left over from earlier picks, the Chicago White Sox could take advantage of players who unexpectedly slide to No. 76, the first selection in the third round.