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Nishida in Spotlight as Sox Eye MLB Debut
white-sox-prospects2 hours ago

Nishida in Spotlight as Sox Eye MLB Debut

The White Sox are expected to call Rikuu Nishida up to the majors for today’s game against the Twins, despite him not being on the 40-man roster. The 11th‑rounder has climbed from Birmingham to Charlotte with strong on‑base skills and speed, and he’s shown defensive versatility across infield and all three outfield spots. While questions about his power and his small frame persist, his performance in the minors has earned him a big‑league look, and Chicago may need a corresponding roster move to accommodate him.

via Sox Machine|
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White Sox Call Up Rikuu Nishida Ahead of Monday vs. Twins
sports5 hours ago

White Sox Call Up Rikuu Nishida Ahead of Monday vs. Twins

The White Sox will add Rikuu Nishida from Triple-A Charlotte to their active roster before Monday’s game against the Twins, triggering 26-man and 40-man moves since Nishida isn’t on the 40-man roster. The 25-year-old Osaka native, who played college baseball at Oregon and was an 11th‑round pick in 2023, is set to make his MLB debut at some point this season. Nishida is a speed-first talent with a .347/.454/.395 line and 110 stolen bases in his minor-league career, but he has minimal power (two homers in 448 minor-league games). He’s versatile defensively and carries strong on-base skills (.410 OBP in the minors); White Sox leadership has praised his clubhouse impact. Chicago could use him in a platoon at second base with Chase Meidroth, particularly as Nishida has shown better production against right-handed pitching in 2026.

via MLB Trade Rumors|
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