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Cholowsky Shatters Draft Bonus Record | Chicago White Sox News
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- Jul 14, 2026
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Summary
Roch Cholowsky, the No. 1 pick in the 2026 MLB Draft, is poised to shatter signing bonus records with a $10.35M deal from the Chicago White Sox—breaking the previous mark by over a million. A two-time Big Ten Player of the Year and Golden Spikes finalist, Cholowsky dominated at UCLA with 20+ homers and 60+ RBIs last season. While fans are buzzing for his debut, the White Sox are likely to let him develop slowly, following the pattern of recent top picks who played just a handful of games—or innings—in their draft year. For now, the anticipation is electric as Sox fans await his first steps in the minor leagues. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/94ab0e58a27736c0