White Sox Promote Rikuu Nishida as Kelenic DFA Clears Roster Spot
The Chicago White Sox are promoting utility player Rikuu Nishida from Triple-A Charlotte, with Jarred Kelenic DFA’d to clear a spot. Nishida, a 25-year-old former Oregon prospect, has slashed .342/.449/.392 over 32 Charlotte games and is praised for on-base ability, defensive versatility, and baserunning as he nears his major-league debut.