Brenton Doyle Replaces Braden Montgomery in ALDS Game 5

The Chicago White Sox have inserted Brenton Doyle into their starting lineup for Game 5 of the American League Division Series against the Cleveland Guardians on Saturday, October 10, 2026. Doyle will bat ninth and play center field as the White Sox attempt to secure a place in the American League Championship Series.

According to NBC Sports, Doyle replaces Braden Montgomery, who has recorded just one hit in 19 postseason at-bats. The lineup change comes as Chicago looks to capitalize on its 2-0 series lead and advance to the next round.

The White Sox will field Sam Antonacci in left field as their leadoff hitter, followed by catcher Kyle Teel and third baseman Miguel Vargas. Munetaka Murakami will bat fourth at first base, with Andrew Benintendi serving as the designated hitter in the fifth spot.

Tristan Peters will start in right field and bat sixth, followed by second baseman Chase Meidroth in seventh and shortstop Colson Montgomery in eighth. Doyle will occupy the ninth spot in the batting order and patrol center field.

Sean Burke is scheduled to start on the mound for Chicago, according to the lineup information reported by NBC Sports, citing MLB.com.