White Sox's Noah Schultz Surprised with MLB Call-Up

Top prospect Noah Schultz will make his major league debut on Tuesday after being informed of the promotion from Triple-A.

Apr. 14, 2026 at 9:07pm

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The Chicago White Sox are preparing for Noah Schultz's MLB debut on Tuesday after the top prospect was surprised with the call-up news from Triple-A manager Chad Pinder. Schultz, ranked as the second-best prospect in the White Sox organization and No. 45 in all of baseball, will take the mound against the Tampa Bay Rays at Guaranteed Rate Field.

Why it matters

Schultz's MLB debut is a highly anticipated moment for the White Sox, as he is considered a pivotal piece of the team's future. His strong performance in the minors, including a 2.94 ERA and 248/77 K/BB ratio over 53 games, has earned him this opportunity to showcase his talents at the highest level.

The details

In a video released by the team, Pinder brought Schultz into his office with other coaches to deliver the news of his call-up. After some back and forth, Pinder told Schultz, 'You're still going to throw Tuesday, but it's not going to be with us. It's going to be with the big club.' Schultz responded enthusiastically, 'Let's do it.'

  • Schultz will make his MLB debut on Tuesday, April 15, 2026.

The players

Noah Schultz

A top prospect in the Chicago White Sox organization, ranked as the second-best prospect in the team's system and No. 45 in all of baseball according to MLB Pipeline.

Chad Pinder

The manager of the White Sox's Triple-A affiliate, who informed Schultz of his call-up to the major leagues.

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What they’re saying

“'You're still going to throw Tuesday, but it's not going to be with us. It's going to be with the big club.'”

— Chad Pinder, Triple-A Manager

“'Let's do it.'”

— Noah Schultz

What’s next

All eyes will be on Schultz as he makes his MLB debut against the Tampa Bay Rays at Guaranteed Rate Field on Tuesday, April 15, 2026.

The takeaway

Schultz's call-up to the major leagues is a significant milestone in his young career, and it showcases the White Sox's confidence in his abilities to contribute at the highest level. His debut will be a highly anticipated event for the team and its fans, as they look to the future with this top prospect taking the mound.