Roster Watch: Will Tristan Peters Crack The Crowded White Sox Outfield?
This Spring Training is a bit different from the last few years, as there is a bit more set in stone on the 26-man roster. However, there are certainly still some key positional battles. For the first time in what seems like a very long time, there aren’t roster battles at practically every position, as the White Sox likely have their starting lineup locked up. However, there are still a few backup spots in the infield and outfield up for grabs, as well as a few spots in the bullpen.
As we get closer to the regular season, we will look at each fringe roster player and their chances to make the team out of Spring Training. The next player we will take a look at is outfielder Tristan Peters. Peters was acquired from the Tampa Bay Rays after they designated him for assignment in December.
Peters does not have much Major League experience, as he has only appeared in four major league games. That came last year, as he had 12 at-bats with the Rays. Unfortunately, Peters went 0-12 with seven strikeouts. However, he has been a very solid hitter over his minor league career.
In 2025 for the AAA affiliate for Tampa Bay, he hit .266 with a very good .355 on base percentage. He added 15 home runs, 76 RBIs, and 65 walks. He also stole 11 bases. This is pretty solid all-around production.
Now, Peters finds himself in a competition for an outfield spot with the White Sox. As it stands, it is currently unclear how many outfielders the White Sox will keep on the roster. Last year, they kept five outfielders for a majority of the season. With the way the current roster is constructed this season, it is unlikely they carry five outfielders again. However, that could vary on depending what position the White Sox believe Brooks Baldwin will play. If they only view him as an outfielder, there may not be another spot. However, if they see him as a utility player, there may be another spot open. That is a spot that Peters could take if everything goes his way Spring Training.
Peters has gotten off to a decent start in Spring Training. In five games, he is 3 for 11 with one home run and 3 RBIs.
Tristan Peters nukes this pitch to the concourse. 422' 104.7MPH. 5-2 White Sox. pic.twitter.com/3AgfBNCxmg
— FutureSox (@FutureSox) February 22, 2026
This is a solid start to the Spring, but he will need to do a little bit more if he wants to beat out the players ahead of him on the depth chart. In all likelihood, I imagine he will be a very good depth piece at AAA, coming up to Chicago when there’s an injury.
At this point, I give his chances of breaking the camp with the team at about 15 to 20%. This is no slight to Peters, he just happens to find himself in a relatively crowded outfield positional group.