The Chicago White Sox are competing at the top of the American League Central with a cast that has gone largely underrated throughout the league. Watching the White Sox break out this season has been one of the surprise stories as we hit July, and it has become clear that the winning record has staying power. With this in mind, it is time for the Chicago front office to begin aggressively pursuing upgrades, looking at sluggers that could sit in the middle of the current lineup and boost the team's chances of making a surprise postseason run.
No veteran hitter makes more sense than Yordan Alvarez, who is currently in the MVP conversation and playing for a Houston Astros team sitting on the edge of reasonable contention. If things go sideways for the Astros over the next two weeks, it is very much on the table that Alvarez could be traded, and no team would be a more exciting fit than the White Sox.
Plugging Alvarez into the middle of your lineup changes expectations from a fun story to a team truly capable of making a surprise run. One that is increasingly possible due to the American League lacking established contenders, with each of the current postseason rosters having a clear hole or concern.
White Sox Should Swing Big Attempting to Trade for Astros Star Slugger Yordan Alvarez
Alvarez is hitting well above .300 and 41 extra base hits, pointing to the incredible value he is providing even on a team with obvious holes. Putting this level of production in the middle of Chicago's order drastically shifts expectations and hands the franchise a piece capable of living up to postseason expectations and coming through in the clutch.
It should also be mentioned that two years of team control remain, making this more than a rental. The White Sox are showing the current roster a level of belief that they have staying power and that the franchise is invested in the future. Decision-makers sending this message shouldn't be underrated, with Alvarez not only having an impact but also his presence pushing the rest of the roster.
With this in mind, the White Sox need to actively chase Alvarez and continue to gauge the market for other viable options when it comes to boosting a talented lineup. One that already has put together an impressive effort and clearly is one star piece away from being a real potential player in the American League postseason picture.
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