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ORLANDO, Fla. — The Chicago White Sox are on the clock.

The Sox received the No. 1 pick for the 2026 Major League Baseball draft after winning Tuesday’s draft lottery, held during the annual winter meetings.

“It’s a significant event for us,” Sox general manager Chris Getz said. “It can’t be understated how important it is. We’ve been hard at work at bringing talent into the organization in different ways and obviously the amateur draft is an obvious avenue. Now, to be able to get a chance at the top talent in the draft, it’s really exciting and just gives us a greater boost.

“Last year, as players were joining our major-league club and performing the way they did, you began to see the light at the end of the tunnel. Now it’s just shining a

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