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2022 American League Central Division Preview: Chicago White Sox

The White Sox won the division for the first time since 2008, but were quickly bounced out in the League Divisional Series. Their 93 wins were the most since they won it all in 2005, and that was without key players like Luis Robert and Eloy Jiménez for a significant portion of the season. With the rebuild over, and the farm sytem ranked at the bottom of the league, the time is now for the White Sox to make a serious push for a championship.

Chicago White Sox

2021 record: 93-69, first place (lost to Houston in the ALDS)

2022 PECOTA projection: 91-71

ZIPS projection: 87-75

Manager: Tony LaRussa

Key additions: Kendall Graveman, Josh Harrison Joe Kelly, Vince Velasquez

Key losses: Brian Goodwin, Billy Hamilton, Cesar Hernandez, Carlos Rodón, Ryan Tepera

Offense

The White Sox finished fifth in runs scored with a patient approach, drawing the second-most walks and posting the second-best on-base percentage.