White Sox 2017 first-round pick, Jake Burger was called up from the Triple-A Charlotte Knights Friday morning. With Yoán Moncada injured, Burger is likely to make his debut on Friday night.
Jake Burger has finally arrived.
The White Sox called up the 2017 first-round pick from the Triple-A Charlotte Knights Friday morning in a flurry of roster moves prior to their series opener in Detroit.
With Yoán Moncada exiting Thursday’s game against the Twins with a bruised hand, Burger will likely make his MLB debut at third base on Friday night against the Tigers.
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With the fourth-highest batting average (.322) and RBI total (36) in Triple-A, Burger could provide an immediate offensive boost for a White Sox team that struggled throughout the latter half of June.
