What happened: The White Sox took UCLA shortstop Roch Cholowsky with the No. 1 overall pick after he agreed to sign for a below-slot bonus, per Nightengale. Chicago plans to funnel the savings toward drafting Landon Thome, son of Hall of Famer Jim Thome, later in the draft.
Why it matters: The below-slot deal gives the White Sox added bonus-pool flexibility as they continue an organizational rebuild built around premium draft capital. Adding a player with the Thome name to the system would give the front office a marketable storyline alongside the Cholowsky pick.
What to watch: Watch which round the White Sox use their freed-up bonus pool money to select Landon Thome.