Colson Montgomery will not break camp as the White Sox starting shortstop or as part of their Opening Day roster this year, after the No. 39 overall prospect, per MLB Pipeline, was optioned to Triple-A Charlotte prior to the club's 7-5 loss to the Padres on Tuesday.

The White Sox announced that top shortstop prospect Colson Montgomery has been optioned to Triple-A Charlotte. Read more at MLB Trade Rumors.

Colson Montgomery’s development will continue in the minors after the Chicago White Sox optioned their 2021 first-round pick to Triple-A Charlotte.

The Chicago Cubs are on the hunt to strengthen their starting rotation and have set their sights on a veteran MLB All-Star. According to the ever-reliable Bob Nightengale, the Cubs have begun negotiations with Lance Lynn for a one-year Major League contract.

The Chicago Cubs are in Japan getting ready to open the regular season against the Los Angeles Dodgers on Tuesday at the Tokyo Dome. The Cubs will play two games and then head back to the United States to resume spring training before their “domestic” opening day against the Arizona Diamondbacks on March 27.