White Sox Bring Up Another Prospect, Antonacci Gets His Shot
The Chicago White Sox are leaning hard on their farm system this early in the season. On Wednesday, they called up 23-year-old second baseman Sam Antonacci from Triple-A Charlotte, giving the prospect his major league debut against the Tampa Bay Rays. Antonacci was slotted into the starting lineup and batted fifth in the game.
What Antonacci Brings to the Plate
Before getting the call, Antonacci was putting up solid numbers down in Charlotte. In 14 games with the Triple-A squad, he went 15 for 48 with two home runs and seven RBIs. At just 23 years old, he is rated as the No. 10 prospect in the White Sox organization according to ESPN's Kiley McDaniel.
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👉 Claim Your Free $10 at KalshiHis resume extends beyond minor league success. Antonacci helped Italy reach the semifinals of the World Baseball Classic, starting all six games for the squad. He even went deep in a win over the United States, showing he can perform on the international stage when it matters most.
A Day After Schultz's Debut
Antonacci's promotion comes right on the heels of another prospect getting his first taste of the majors. Left-hander Noah Schultz debuted against Tampa Bay the day before, taking the loss after throwing 4 1/3 innings. The Rays beat the White Sox 8-5 in that matchup, so Chicago is hoping Antonacci's arrival sparks something different.
Along with Antonacci's call-up, the White Sox made some additional roster moves. They recalled left-hander Tyler Gilbert from Charlotte and optioned lefty Brandon Eisert to the minor league club. Outfielder Dustin Harris was designated for assignment.
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