Top White Sox Pitching Prospect Debuts After Dominating Minors

Noah Schultz, the team's No. 2 prospect, will take the mound against the Tampa Bay Rays this week.

Apr. 12, 2026 at 7:40pm

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The Chicago White Sox are calling up their top pitching prospect, 22-year-old Noah Schultz, to make his MLB debut this week against the Tampa Bay Rays. Schultz, a first-round pick in 2022, has been lighting up the minors with his high-90s fastball and nasty slider, racking up 19 strikeouts in just 5 innings in his most recent start for Triple-A Charlotte.

Why it matters

The White Sox have struggled with their pitching to start the 2026 season, so the debut of their top pitching prospect could provide a much-needed boost. Schultz has long been viewed as a potential ace, and his arrival could be a sign that the team is ready to turn things around.

The details

Schultz, a left-hander from Oswego, Illinois, stands 6-foot-10 and uses his imposing frame to generate high-velocity fastballs and a devastating slider. He's been dominant in the minors, posting a 2.00 ERA with 19 strikeouts and just 2 walks in his first 5 innings of work this season.

  • Schultz will make his MLB debut on Tuesday, April 14, 2026.
  • The White Sox will host the Tampa Bay Rays for the series opener at Guaranteed Rate Field.

The players

Noah Schultz

The White Sox's No. 2 prospect and Baseball America's No. 23 overall prospect, a 22-year-old left-hander with a high-90s fastball and nasty slider.

Chris Getz

The White Sox's general manager, who has decided to call up Schultz to the majors after his dominant start to the season in the minors.

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What’s next

The White Sox are also considering promoting infielder Sam Antonacci, who has been tearing it up in the minors, to help boost their struggling offense.

The takeaway

Schultz's debut is a sign that the White Sox are ready to turn things around after a tough start to the season. His electric stuff could provide a much-needed spark for the team, while the potential promotion of Antonacci shows the organization is willing to shake things up to find the right mix of talent.