The White Sox have gotten production from unlikely sources during the 2021 season, and the pro scouting department in addition to the club’s front office deserve plenty of credit for that success. The coaching staff has melded well as the season has gone on, and manager Tony La Russa also deserves credit for letting his talented team thrive while stewarding the ship from the hull.
Back in June, it looked like adding an outfielder would be necessary for the team to weather the storm. That doesn’t appear to be the case anymore, though. Eloy Jiménez could return any day now, and Luis Robert isn’t far behind in his rehabilitation.