White Sox remain AL Central favorites despite Guardians' deadline moves

The Chicago White Sox remain the favorites to win the AL Central despite the Cleveland Guardians' active trade deadline, according to ESPN analysts Bradford Doolittle and Jesse Rogers. Chicago holds a three-game lead in the division. Doolittle stated the White Sox had a better deadline than the Guardians, who acquired Nathaniel Lowe, Jo Adell, and Foster Griffin. Rogers dismissed the idea of Cleveland becoming the "team to beat," calling the race even but noting Chicago's head start. The White Sox made their own moves, trading for Luis Castillo and Brenton Doyle. Analysts believe these additions, combined with Chicago's existing lead, mean fans should not worry about the Guardians' roster improvements.