The Chicago White Sox have been busy bees this off-season, making significant roster changes under the guidance of Chris Getz. Among these moves, Munetaka Murakami has quickly established himself as a top-tier power hitter, showcasing why he’s one of the more exciting additions to the team.

But while Murakami and other marquee signings like Seranthony Dominguez and Austin Hays have grabbed headlines, some intriguing minor league moves are also worth noting. Enter Drew Romo, a name that might not have been on everyone’s radar but is making waves nonetheless.

Romo, a catcher who was picked 35th overall in the 2020 draft from The Woodlands High School in Texas, has had an interesting journey. After showing promise in the lower minors during 2021 and 2022, he made it onto several top-100 prospect lists by 2023.

His major league debut came in 2024 with the Colorado Rockies, but it was a brief stint, playing only 16 games with a batting average of .176. The following year saw him in just three MLB games, still with the Rockies.

Despite limited major league exposure, Romo’s minor league numbers were solid. In 2024, he batted .297 with a .339 on-base percentage, along with 14 home runs and 60 RBIs for the Rockies’ Triple-A affiliate. His 2025 numbers dipped a bit, hitting .258 with seven homers, but those are respectable stats for a catcher.

The Rockies’ decision not to give him more playing time remains a mystery, but their loss became the White Sox’s gain when they picked him up in the off-season. Romo started the season with the Charlotte Knights, where he hit an impressive .298 with four homers in just 17 games. This performance prompted the White Sox to designate Reese McGuire for assignment, making room for Romo.

Romo seized his opportunity in the majors with both hands. In a recent game, he hit his first two career home runs, one of which was off the league’s top pitcher this season.

Over three games, Romo is batting .333 with two homers, three RBIs, and has shown patience at the plate with two walks against just one strikeout. While it’s early days, Romo’s start is promising.

With Edgar Quero still developing in Triple-A and Kyle Teel’s return on the horizon, there’s a conversation to be had about Romo’s future with the team. At just 24 years old and with only 60 major league at-bats, Romo’s potential is clear. A former top-100 prospect and high draft pick, he’s shown he’s more than capable behind the plate and has had a productive minor league career.

For the White Sox, giving Romo a shot could prove to be a savvy move. Catchers are a valuable commodity, and with Quero’s slow start, Romo could step in and fill that gap.

If both Everson Pereira and Drew Romo can deliver, it would be a significant boost to the team’s player development efforts. The White Sox might just have found another diamond in the rough to add to their roster.