White Sox promote prospect Nick Madrigal

Chicago White Sox prospect Nick Madrigal is set to make his MLB debut Rick Scuteri-USA TODAY Sports

Nick Madrigal to make MLB debut after White Sox promote prospect

By Erin Walsh | Last updated 7/31/20

Nick Madrigal's day has finally come.

The Chicago White Sox announced Friday that they've recalled the highly touted prospect and that he'll start at second base against the Kansas City Royals.

.@NickMadrigal_3 makes his @MLB debut tonight at Kauffman Stadium! #ChangetheGame

⏰: 7:05 p.m.
: @NBCSChicago
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— Chicago White Sox (@whitesox) July 31, 2020

Madrigal was the fourth overall pick in the 2018 MLB Draft and he'll be batting ninth.

The 23-year-old finished the 2019 season with Chicago's Triple-A affiliate where he slashed .331/.398/.424 with one home run 12 RBI in 29 games. Through his minor-league career, he only struck out on 2.98% of his plate appearances.

Before the 2020 campaign, MLB Pipeline ranked Madrigal fourth among White Sox prospects.

As a result of Madrigal's promotion, the White Sox designated reliever Kelvin Herrera for assignment.

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