White Sox GM Hopes Rockies Don't Break MLB Loss Record, 'Don’t Wish That Upon Anyone'

Just a year after the Chicago White Sox set the modern record for most losses in a single season, the Colorado Rockies appear to be on their way to reaching a new level of futility.

While some would think it would be nice to no longer have the distinction of being the franchise with the single worst season in modern MLB history, White Sox general manager Chris Getz would rather see the Rockies avoid experiencing that pain for themselves.

"I hope they don’t break the record," Getz told Bob Nightengale of USA Today. "I don’t wish that upon anyone. I really don’t."

The White Sox finished with a 41-121 record last season, marking the most losses since 1900. The Rockies have been trudging through a similarly horrendous season, falling to 12-53 following Sunday's 13-5 loss to the New York Mets. Still, Getz is hoping that Colorado will be able to turn things around.

"You’d hate to see it, you really would," Getz said. "It’s so grueling. You know how much it hurts and don’t wish on anyone. That’s not something, that I think, is good for anyone."

Nightengale pointed out that the Rockies are on pace to finish with a 30-132 record. Competing in the talented NL West makes Colorado's outlook even more bleak, as the Los Angeles Dodgers (39-27), San Francisco Giants (38-28) and San Diego Padres (37-27) all appear to be playoff contenders this year.

Chicago's players who endured the disastrous 2024 season share Getz's empathy for Colorado.

"No one wants to see that," White Sox outfielder Andrew Benintendi said. "You don’t feel for guys while you’re playing, but off the field you do. I know they’re in a pretty tough division, but there’s still a lot of games left. I hope they don’t lose that many games."

Still, at 22-44, there is some relief in Chicago that this season isn't as bad as last year.

"I’m just glad it’s not us again right now," Benintendi added.