As the July 30 trade deadline nears, the White Sox directed their top scouts’ attention to the farm systems of the Padres, Mariners, and Dodgers, sources informed on the scouts’ activities told The Athletic. Conversely, all three contenders have expressed an interest in trading for several White Sox players.
While the scouting activity of the White Sox might just be an insight into the trade plans for Chicago, this is not the first time the White Sox have been scouting other teams’ farm systems. In March, it was reported the White Sox sent scouts to see the Padres‘ prospects.