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Is Grant Taylor Destined to Take Over the Closer Role in Chicago?
Chicago White Sox right-hander Grant Taylor has been one of his team's best pitchers in 2026, recording a 2-0 record with a 2.21 ERA, 1.04 WHIP, 52 strikeouts, and two saves across 36 2/3 innings (27 games). The 24-year-old is averaging 98.4 miles per hour on his fastball and owns an elite 29.1% K-BB rate. So far this season, Chicago has deployed Taylor as both an opener and in a fireman role out of the bullpen rather than in the ninth inning. Veteran reliever Seranthony Dominguez currently leads the team with 12 saves, but he's also logged a 13.5% walk rate and a 3.81 ERA. The White Sox have shown a willingness to give save opportunities to both Taylor and left-hander Bryan Hudson. If Chicago eventually pulls the plug on Dominguez, Taylor profiles as the obvious replacement option. Even if Taylor only gets the occasional save the rest of the way, he's pitched well enough that he can still be a valuable waiver wire addition for fantasy managers.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
