White Sox call up top prospect Sam Antonacci

The 23-year-old infielder was selected from Triple-A Charlotte and will make his MLB debut.

Apr. 15, 2026 at 9:40pm

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The Chicago White Sox have called up another top prospect, selecting the contract of 23-year-old infielder Sam Antonacci from Triple-A Charlotte. Antonacci, rated the No. 9 prospect in the White Sox organization and No. 93 overall by Baseball America, will make his major league debut starting at second base and batting fifth against the Tampa Bay Rays.

Why it matters

The White Sox are looking to their farm system to bolster the major league roster, with Antonacci joining fellow top prospect Noah Schultz, who made his debut the previous day. This move signals the team's commitment to developing young talent and integrating them into the big-league club.

The details

Antonacci, a 23-year-old infielder, was 15 for 48 with two home runs and seven RBIs in 14 games with Triple-A Charlotte this season. He also represented Italy in the World Baseball Classic, starting all six games and hitting a home run in a win over the United States.

  • Antonacci's contract was selected from Triple-A Charlotte on Wednesday, April 15, 2026.
  • Antonacci will make his MLB debut on Wednesday, April 15, 2026, starting at second base and batting fifth against the Tampa Bay Rays.

The players

Sam Antonacci

A 23-year-old infielder who is the No. 9 prospect in the White Sox organization and No. 93 overall prospect according to Baseball America.

Noah Schultz

The White Sox's top prospect, a left-handed pitcher who made his MLB debut the previous day against the Tampa Bay Rays.

Dustin Harris

An outfielder who was designated for assignment by the White Sox.

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What’s next

Antonacci will make his MLB debut on Wednesday, April 15, 2026, starting at second base and batting fifth against the Tampa Bay Rays.

The takeaway

The White Sox are continuing to infuse their major league roster with top prospects from their farm system, signaling a commitment to developing young talent and integrating them into the big-league club.