White Sox to Promote Top Pitching Prospect Noah Schultz for MLB Debut

The 22-year-old left-hander is expected to take the mound against the Rays on Tuesday.

Apr. 12, 2026 at 3:08am

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The Chicago White Sox are set to promote top pitching prospect Noah Schultz, an Oswego East graduate and the team's 2022 first-round draft pick, for his MLB debut on Tuesday against the Tampa Bay Rays. Schultz, the White Sox's No. 2 overall prospect, has been impressive in the minors so far this season with four hitless innings and nine strikeouts in his last outing at Triple-A.

Why it matters

The White Sox are hoping Schultz can provide a boost to their starting rotation as they look to bounce back from a disappointing 2025 season. Schultz's rapid rise through the minors has White Sox fans excited about the team's future, and his debut will be closely watched as a potential sign of the organization's next wave of young talent.

The details

Schultz, a 22-year-old left-handed pitcher, was the White Sox's first-round pick in the 2022 MLB Draft out of Oswego East High School. He has been dominant in the minors so far this season, tossing four hitless innings with five strikeouts in his first outing on March 27 and allowing just one earned run over his last five innings with nine strikeouts.

  • Schultz is expected to make his MLB debut on Tuesday, April 15, 2026 against the Tampa Bay Rays.
  • Schultz was the White Sox's first-round pick in the 2022 MLB Draft.

The players

Noah Schultz

A 22-year-old left-handed pitcher who was the Chicago White Sox's first-round draft pick in 2022 out of Oswego East High School. He is currently the team's No. 2 overall prospect.

Chicago White Sox

The Major League Baseball team based in Chicago, Illinois that plays in the American League Central division.

Tampa Bay Rays

The Major League Baseball team based in St. Petersburg, Florida that plays in the American League East division.

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What they’re saying

“Schultz is off to a strong start at Triple-A and we're excited to see what he can do at the big league level.”

— Rick Hahn, General Manager, Chicago White Sox

What’s next

Schultz's MLB debut on Tuesday will be closely watched by White Sox fans eager to see the team's top pitching prospect in action. If he performs well, he could earn a more permanent spot in the team's starting rotation moving forward.

The takeaway

The promotion of Noah Schultz represents an exciting new chapter for the Chicago White Sox, as the team looks to its next generation of young talent to help turn the franchise around after a disappointing 2025 season. Schultz's rapid rise through the minors has the organization and its fans optimistic about the team's future.