2026 Stats
AVG
.227
HR
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2026 Fantasy Outlook
Sosa broke through from a power perspective for the White Sox last season, cranking 22 home runs and driving in 75 runs while bouncing around the infield and in the designated hitter spot. He's a free swinger with a career 3.2 percent walk rate, but Sosa strikes out at right around the league average, and he's ranked in the 90th percentile or higher each of the last two seasons in Statcast's launch angle sweet spot rate. That allows Sosa to get the most out of his fairly limited profile, or at least it did this past season. There's clear downside with a hitter that's this uber aggressive, and it doesn't help that Sosa is a poor defender. However, the White Sox aren't really in a position to sit a guy that led them in home runs last season, so Sosa should have some leash on a regular role, whether it's at one position or moving around to multiple spots. Read Past Outlooks
Signed a one-year, $803,550 contract with the White Sox in March of 2026. Traded to the Blue Jays in April of 2026.
Shipped out to Toronto
The Blue Jays acquired Sosa from the White Sox on Monday in exchange for outfielder Jordan Rich and a player to be named later or cash considerations.
Analysis
After leading the White Sox with 22 home runs during his age-25 season in 2025, Sosa had somewhat surprisingly fallen out of favor through the first two and a half weeks of the 2026 campaign. He had started in just eight of the White Sox's first 16 games, slashing .212/.212/.303 across 33 plate appearances. Though he'll be joining a Blue Jays squad with more established hitting talent, Sosa could capture a more meaningful role in the short term while the club navigates some injuries. Toronto may give him a look as its primary designated hitter in place of George Springer, who was placed on the 10-day injured list Sunday due to a fractured left big toe.
After leading the White Sox with 22 home runs during his age-25 season in 2025, Sosa had somewhat surprisingly fallen out of favor through the first two and a half weeks of the 2026 campaign. He had started in just eight of the White Sox's first 16 games, slashing .212/.212/.303 across 33 plate appearances. Though he'll be joining a Blue Jays squad with more established hitting talent, Sosa could capture a more meaningful role in the short term while the club navigates some injuries. Toronto may give him a look as its primary designated hitter in place of George Springer, who was placed on the 10-day injured list Sunday due to a fractured left big toe.
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Left/Right Batting Splits
Since 2024
+13%
OPS vs LHP
2026
+35%
OPS vs LHP
| OPS | PA | HR | RBI | AVG | |||||
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| Since 2024vs Left | .747 | 278 | 9 | 40 | .286 | ||||
| Since 2024vs Right | .661 | 680 | 21 | 74 | .247 | ||||
| 2026vs Left | .647 | 17 | 0 | 1 | .294 | ||||
| 2026vs Right | .481 | 28 | 0 | 3 | .185 | ||||
| 2025vs Left | .740 | 140 | 5 | 22 | .276 | ||||
| 2025vs Right | .723 | 404 | 17 | 53 | .260 | ||||
| 2024vs Left | .769 | 121 | 4 | 17 | .296 | ||||
| 2024vs Right | .581 | 248 | 4 | 18 | .233 | ||||
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Home/Away Batting Splits
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+12%
OPS on Road
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OPS at Home
| OPS | PA | HR | RBI | AVG | |||||
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| Since 2024Home | .646 | 458 | 12 | 53 | .248 | ||||
| Since 2024Away | .722 | 500 | 18 | 61 | .268 | ||||
| 2026Home | .636 | 11 | 0 | 3 | .273 | ||||
| 2026Away | .515 | 34 | 0 | 1 | .212 | ||||
| 2025Home | .743 | 268 | 10 | 42 | .278 | ||||
| 2025Away | .712 | 276 | 12 | 33 | .251 | ||||
| 2024Home | .502 | 179 | 2 | 8 | .201 | ||||
| 2024Away | .773 | 190 | 6 | 27 | .302 | ||||
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Stat Review
How does Lenyn Sosa compare to other hitters?
This section compares his stats with all batting seasons from the previous three seasons (minimum 400 plate appearances)*. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that stat and it would be considered average.
* Exit Velocity and Barrels/PA % are benchmarked against 2019 data (min 400 PA) and Hard Hit Rate is benchmarked against last season's data (min 400 PA). See here for more exit velocity/barrels stats plus an explanation of current limitations with that data set.
* Exit Velocity and Barrels/PA % are benchmarked against 2019 data (min 400 PA) and Hard Hit Rate is benchmarked against last season's data (min 400 PA). See here for more exit velocity/barrels stats plus an explanation of current limitations with that data set.
BB/K
0.00BB Rate
0.0%K Rate
15.6%BABIP
.270ISO
.091AVG
.227OBP
.227SLG
.318OPS
.545wOBA
.237Exit Velocity
89.9 mphHard Hit Rate
31.6%Barrels/PA
2.2%Expected BA
.278Expected SLG
.396Sprint Speed
24.4 ft/secGround Ball %
32.4%Line Drive %
18.9%Fly Ball %
48.6%Prospect Rankings History
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Past Fantasy Outlooks
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It was easy to miss it as the White Sox trudged toward a record-breaking 121 losses -- many turned away in horror -- but Sosa finished the season in impressive fashion, slashing .373/.398/.566 with four homers in September. He spent the first half up and down between Triple-A and the majors before getting the call for good at the end of July. Sosa has made steady progress with his strikeout rate and finally had something to show for it down the stretch. The South Side will be the land of opportunity again in 2025 and Sosa should get a chance to build on what he did at the end of last season. Dual eligibility (3B, 2B) helps his case as he enters his age-25 campaign.
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First RBI of 2026
Sosa went 1-for-3 with a double and an RBI on Sunday against the Blue Jays.
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Absent from lineup again
Sosa is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Brewers.
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Out of Opening Day lineup
Sosa won't be in the lineup for Thursday's game against the Brewers, James Fegan of SoxMachine.com reports.
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Could be on roster bubble
Sosa does not have a set defensive home entering the 2026 season and is on the White Sox's roster bubble, Mark Gonzales of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.
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Homer, three RBI in win
Sosa went 3-for-4 with a home run, a double and three RBI in Friday's 10-9 win over the Nationals.
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Opportunity for playing time?
Sosa may have a chance at consistent playing time after Yoan Moncada suffered an adductor strain during Tuesday's game against the Guardians.
Analysis
Sosa started at the keystone Tuesday but shifted over to third base once Moncada exited with the injury. The severity of the issue remains unclear, but Sosa is a strong candidate to fill in at the hot corner should Moncada miss any time. However, Sosa may need to show some improvement before fantasy managers invest, given his .572 OPS in 52 big-league games last year.
Sosa started at the keystone Tuesday but shifted over to third base once Moncada exited with the injury. The severity of the issue remains unclear, but Sosa is a strong candidate to fill in at the hot corner should Moncada miss any time. However, Sosa may need to show some improvement before fantasy managers invest, given his .572 OPS in 52 big-league games last year.