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Grant Taylor Earns Fifth Save, Nearing Complete Control of White Sox Closer Job
Chicago White Sox closer Grant Taylor earned his fifth save of the season on Sunday in Chicago's 3-0 win over the Toronto Blue Jays. The save did not come without any drama, as Taylor allowed two hits but escaped the inning. Taylor has now earned a save in three out of his last four appearances dating back to July 4, and Seranthony Domínguez, on the other hand, has not earned a save since June 14. Taylor has been the significantly more effective pitcher this season, with a 2.74 ERA, 1.11 WHIP, and 33.2 percent strike rate. He has been missing bats at an elite rate, with a 34.8 percent chase rate and a 30.3 percent WHIP rate. Under the hood, Taylor's surface data is fully supported, evidenced by his .183 xBA and 2.39 xERA. Taylor is a must-roster player, and given his recent success and the state of closers in MLB right now, he is now working up his ranks to become a must-start closer.
Source: MLB.com
Source: MLB.com
Grant Taylor Earns Fourth Save, has he Taken Over the White Sox Closer Job?
Chicago White Sox right-handed reliever Grant Taylor recorded the final five outs of Saturday's 1-0 win over the Athletics for his fourth save. He entered with one out and the tying run at third in the eighth, struck out Shea Langeliers, and got Jonah Heim to ground out before returning for the ninth. Taylor walked one but did not allow a hit, finishing with two strikeouts over 1 2/3 innings. Taylor has now handled two of Chicago's three saves in July, with Sean Newcomb getting the other. That puts him at the front of the committee, though his multi-inning usage means this may not become a clean one-inning closer role. Taylor owns a 2.79 ERA, 1.10 WHIP, and 67:17 K:BB through 48 1/3 innings, so he can help even when the save chances are split. At 20% rostered on Yahoo, he is worth adding in 12-team leagues while the ninth inning is leaning his way.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
White Sox Call Up Lefty Pitching Prospect Tyler Schweitzer
The Chicago White Sox announced before Saturday's contest against the Athletics that they recalled left-handed pitching prospect Tyler Schweitzer from Triple-A Charlotte. Schweitzer, a former fifth-rounder in 2022 out of Ball State University, made his big-league debut with the White Sox earlier this year and posted a 4.50 ERA (3.23 FIP) and 1.50 WHIP with a save, four strikeouts, and three walks in just eight innings pitched over five relief appearances. The team's No. 21-ranked prospect, per MLB Pipeline, has gone 2-2 with a 4.68 ERA, 1.37 WHIP, and 36:8 K:BB in 42 1/3 innings pitched across 20 appearances (four starts) with the Knights in the minors in 2026. Schweitzer will be replacing Brandon Eisert in Chicago's bullpen to close out the first half of the season after the White Sox sent Eisert to the Pittsburgh Pirates in a trade on Friday night. He will most likely operate as a middle reliever now that he's back in the majors, and fantasy managers in all leagues can ignore him for now.
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Source: Chicago White Sox
Grant Taylor a Must-Add Off the Waiver Wire?
Chicago White Sox right-hander Grant Taylor picked up his third save of the season on July 4 after Seranthony Dominguez fell apart the day before (July 3), allowing two earned runs on two walks over one-third of an inning. The two of them (Taylor and Domínguez) have been going back and forth of late, squandering their opportunities at every turn; however, since the calendar turned to July, Taylor has looked sharper and received more opportunities. Additionally, he has simply been better than Domínguez overall this season. Taylor has a 2.89 ERA, a 1.11 WHIP, and 65 strikeouts in 46 2/3 innings (35 games). Meanwhile, Dominguez has a 4.55 ERA, 1.39 WHIP, and a 39:20 K:BB ratio over 35 games, and has blown 5 saves on the season. Taylor is clearly the more dominant pitcher, and the only thing holding him back has been the White Sox committing to him, as they paid Dominguez in the off season to come in to be their closer, however, the White Sox currently sit atop the AL Central at 47-45, and are perhaps more competitive than they thoguht coming into the season, and are going to have to lean on guys that are performing (like Taylor) to finish up games for them. If the passing of the crown has truly taken place, this would make Taylor a must-add in all formats, as he would enter the top 15 at the position in the rankings.
Source: ESPN
Source: ESPN
Grant Taylor Earns Third Save for White Sox, Back on the Fantasy Radar?
Chicago White Sox reliever Grant Taylor rebounded Saturday by closing out a 3-1 win over the Cleveland Guardians. He issued one walk and struck out one in a hitless ninth inning, earning his third save in six opportunities. The assignment was encouraging after Brayan Rocchio hit a walk-off two-run homer against Taylor on Thursday. Manager Will Venable went right back to the 24-year-old with another ninth-inning lead, and Taylor lowered his ERA to 2.96 with a 1.12 WHIP and 65 strikeouts through 45 2/3 innings. Chicago has not handed the job to one pitcher. Seranthony Dominguez still leads the club with 12 saves, while Bryan Hudson and Taylor have three apiece. Taylor's ability to work earlier or cover multiple innings may also limit his chances. Still, RotoBaller recommends him in 12-team leagues, and the strikeouts help when he is not closing. At 17% rostered on Yahoo, Taylor is worth another look for managers chasing saves.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Grant Taylor Blows Third Save for White Sox, Should Managers Consider Dropping?
Chicago White Sox right-hander Grant Taylor took the loss on Thursday and blew the save against the Cleveland Guardians after he allowed one hit, two earned runs, two walks, and two strikeouts in 1 1/3 innings pitched. Taylor isn't making his case for earning the ninth-inning work for the White Sox, even after Seranthony Domínguez has been struggling himself, blowing back-to-back saves and has a 4.30 ERA and 1.33 WHIP. The White Sox are clearly trying to give Taylor the job, but he continues to stumble in his opportunities, as he now has two saves in five opportunities. On the surface, Taylor has been much more efficient than Dominguez, evidenced by his 3.02 ERA and 1.12 WHIP and 34.8 percent strikeout rate, but the White Sox did sign Dominguez to a two-year, $20 million contract to be their closer, but at the end of the day, the White Sox are leading the AL Central (45-41) as of Friday, and don't have time to prioritize who they paid, rather who is performing. For the time being, this situation will likely remain a committee approach, but if Taylor can capitalize on a handful of his upcoming opportunities, he could easily run away with the job. Taylor is the one to roster out of these two closer options, so fantasy managers struggling to find a second or third closer may want to hold on for a little longer.
Source: MLB.com
Source: MLB.com
Grant Taylor Picks Up Fourth Win on Monday, Worth Targeting on the Waiver Wire?
Chicago White Sox right-hander Grant Taylor recorded his fourth win of the season on Monday, throwing two scoreless innings with two strikeouts in his team's 8-2 win over the Baltimore Orioles. Taylor has been one of MLB's best high-leverage arms so far in 2026, recording a 2.70 ERA, 1.08 WHIP, 62 strikeouts, and two saves across 43 1/3 innings (32 games). The 24-year-old is averaging 98.3 miles per hour on his fastball and owns an elite 28.2% K-BB rate. The White Sox have gotten serviceable production from veteran Seranthony Dominguez in the ninth inning so far this season and may not want to move Taylor out of his current fireman role. Still, Taylor may have value in deeper fantasy leagues as a multi-inning reliever who provides elite ratios, an elite strikeout rate, and solid win potential while picking up the occasional save.
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Source: MLB.com
Sean Newcomb Picks Up Two-Inning Save, Worth Monitoring in Deeper Leagues?
Chicago White Sox southpaw Sean Newcomb picked up a hard-fought 2 ⅔-inning save against the Cleveland Guardians on Tuesday, closing the door in 45 pitches. Newcomb worked around one walk, allowing no hits while striking out two batters. The 33-year-old continues to find success in the White Sox bullpen, often providing value through multi-inning appearances. His ERA in June sits at 1.98, lowering his season ERA to 2.44 with a strong 0.94 WHIP. Newcomb has only recorded two saves this season, but his ability to handle multiple innings and continued success could lead to more opportunities moving forward. He remains a name to monitor in deeper leagues.
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Source: MLB.com
Grant Taylor Worth Adding Despite Limited Save Opportunities?
Chicago White Sox right-handed relief pitcher Grant Taylor offers fantasy value even without a full-time closer role. Across 37 2/3 innings, the 24-year-old is 2-0 with two saves, five holds, a 2.39 ERA, 1.06 WHIP, and 53 strikeouts. Taylor has been especially effective over his last 15 appearances, recording a 2.14 ERA, 0.81 WHIP, and 28:4 K:BB across 21 innings. Seranthony Dominguez remains Chicago's primary closer, while Bryan Hudson is also part of the late-inning mix, so Taylor should not be treated as the unquestioned ninth-inning option. However, his strikeout production and strong ratios give him standalone value in saves-plus-holds formats, and he would be a logical candidate for more save chances if Dominguez continues to struggle (six earned runs over his last 11 frames). Taylor remains available in most Yahoo leagues at a 21% roster rate, making him an appealing bullpen pickup for fantasy managers seeking immediate strikeouts with the potential to earn saves.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
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
Is Seranthony Dominguez Still the Closer to Roster in Chicago?
Chicago White Sox closer Seranthony Dominguez earned his 12th save on Sunday against the Los Angeles Dodgers, where he entered the game with a three-run lead and allowed one earned run on one hit, two walks, and two strikeouts. It was another shaky outing for Dominguez, where he has now pitched to the tune of a 1.19 WHIP and 3.81 ERA with 31 strikeouts in 26 innings pitched, and has converted on 12 of his 15 save opportunities. His underlying data and control are where things get a bit worrisome, evidenced by his 4.92 xERA, 90.5 mph average exit velocity (16th percentile), and 12.4 percent walk rate (14th percentile). He is not pitching particularly well, although the surface numbers would indicate it's been average, and when you combine that with the emergence of Grant Taylor of late, where he's converted on a few save opportunities, and Bryan Hudson and Jordan Leasure combined with seven save opportunities on the season, the line is getting very thin for Dominguez. Dominguez is still likely the closer to own for the time being, as the White Sox paid him a two-year, $20-million contract during the offseason to be the closer; however, the White Sox are competing (38-32) and sit atop the AL Central. For those rostering Dominguez, it's important to keep tabs on how he's used in the coming weeks and start preparing contingency plans.
Source: Baseball Savant
Source: Baseball Savant
Bryan Hudson Continues to Emerge as Potential Ninth-Inning Option
Chicago White Sox relief pitcher Bryan Hudson issued one walk but no hits in his one shutout inning to earn his third save of the season on Wednesday night against the Braves. Seranthony Dominguez worked a clean eighth inning ahead of Hudson, with both relievers preserving a narrow 2-1 lead. The White Sox will continue to mix and match Dominguez, Grant Taylor, and Hudson, but for now, Hudson is definitely growing into enough of a role to be worth grabbing in deeper leagues. Hudson has a 2.32 ERA in 31 innings with a 21.1% K%.
Source: ESPN
Source: ESPN
Grant Taylor Tallies Second Save, Seeing Closer Value Continue to Increase
Chicago White Sox reliever Grant Taylor struck out the side in a perfect ninth inning Saturday to finish off a 6-3 win over the Philadelphia Phillies. The 24-year-old needed just 14 pitches to earn his second save of the season. Taylor now owns a 1.93 ERA, 1.04 WHIP, 50 strikeouts, nine walks, two saves, and four holds across 32 2/3 innings and 25 appearances. Taylor's waiver wire value is climbing because Chicago trusted him with the ninth inning after Seranthony Dominguez handled the eighth. That usage matters for fantasy managers chasing saves, especially with Taylor backing it up with a 50:9 K:BB and strong ratios. Rostered in only 14% of Yahoo leagues, Taylor should be treated as a priority pickup while his late-inning role continues to grow.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Grant Taylor Worth Targeting on the Waiver Wire Ahead of Potential Ninth-Inning Takeover in Chicago?
Chicago White Sox right-hander Grant Taylor has arguably been his team's top relief option so far in 2026, recording a 2.12 ERA and 1.11 WHIP with 44 strikeouts across 29 2/3 innings (23 games). The 24-year-old has recorded just one save on the year, as the White Sox have primarily utilized veteran reliever Seranthony Dominguez in the ninth inning. However, Dominguez owns an 11.3% walk rate and a 1.99 HR/9 on the season, a combination that makes him prone to blow-up innings. With an average fastball velocity of 98.5 miles per hour and a 28.7% K-BB rate, Taylor profiles as the closer of the future in Chicago. If the White Sox continue to hang around the playoff picture in the American League, the team could make the switch to Taylor sooner rather than later. For deeper-league managers in need of saves, Taylor could be worth stashing off the waiver wire ahead of his possible emergence as the preferred ninth-inning option in Chicago.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Seranthony Dominguez Earns Save No. 11, Settling Back into Ninth-Inning Role?
Chicago White Sox relief pitcher Seranthony Dominguez closed out his team's 3-1 win on Monday over Minnesota, and he seems to have shaken off his struggles from earlier this month. Dominguez turned in back-to-back scoreless innings on Sunday and Monday after allowing two runs in each of his two previous appearances. On the season, the 31-year-old has 11 saves in 14 opportunities with a 4.35 ERA and 5.59 FIP. He has held opponents to a .192 average, but has a 1.26 WHIP since he has issued 11 walks in 20 2/3 innings. Dominguez hasn't exactly been a shut-down, elite option as a closer, but he should have a chance to claim more saves for Chicago, making him a good addition from the waiver wire if he's available. Bryan Hudson and Grant Taylor both appeared as setup men before Dominguez on Monday, and they would likely be next in line for saves if Dominguez struggles again. For now, though, he seems to have re-secured his role at the back end of the White Sox bullpen, making him worth a roster spot in most standard-sized leagues.
Source: ESPN
Source: ESPN
