Grade this GM::
62
Transactions
62
Graded
0
Fan Votes
2 years
Tenure
16
Positive
33
Mixed
13
Negative
#29
Sentiment Rank
of 30 GMs
#4
Most Active
62 moves
The White Sox have been paying a premium this offseason, with several contracts that outpace the expected production level. Across 3 contracts, 1 grade out as good value and 1 look like overpays based on comparable deals around the league. The best bang-for-the-buck deal was Austin Hays (B-) at $6.0M/yr — getting outfielder production well above the price point. The priciest commitment relative to production was Reese McGuire (D-) at $1.2M/yr — the catcher market may have been richer than the on-field return suggests. Payroll flexibility could become a concern if these contracts don't produce at the expected level.
White Sox's 2026 moves under Chris Getz have drawn significant criticism from fans and media alike. Of 62 graded moves, 16 landed well with the fanbase, 33 drew mixed reactions, and 13 were viewed negatively. The standout move was bringing in Everson Pereira (A+), which generated the most positive buzz. The most questioned decision was the Jairo Iriarte trade (F), which drew the sharpest criticism. The fanbase remains split — some moves look promising while others need time to prove their worth.
White Sox sign OF Everson Pereira on the
signing · OF
White Sox sign C Drew Romo
signing · C
White Sox sign C Reese McGuire
signing · C
White Sox sign RHP Tyler Davis
signing · RHP
White Sox sign RHP Lucas Sims
signing · RHP
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Chris Getz is the general manager of the White Sox, in his 3rd year as the lead executive. FanVerdicts evaluates MLB GMs on the same four-grade framework applied to players and teams: Contract Value Index for the GM's contract portfolio (the deals they signed), Performance for the on-field results of the players they assembled, Sentiment for media and fan perception of recent moves, and Fan Verdict for community voting on the GM's body of work. Current grades for Chris Getz: Contract Value Index F, Performance C, Sentiment F, Fan Verdict pending.
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White Sox sign LHP Tyler Gilbert
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