Nastrini called up for MLB debut, Jiménez activated from IL originally appeared in NBC Sports Chicago
The White Sox are beginning their first home series against the Royals with a flurry of roster changes.
Nick Nastrini, 24, will take the mound on Monday for his MLB debut. The right-handed pitcher is ranked by Baseball America as No. 3 in the White Sox system and by MLB Pipeline as No. 8.
“I like his work. He has talent. He has a great presence. He is not afraid,” said coach Pedro Grifol after Sunday’s defeat to the Reds. “Obviously, it will be his debut and we will see how it goes. There are people who come here and this is the level for them. adjustments after the first or second start.
“Debuts are debuts. Let’s see what happens. But he has good things. He has presence. He’s not afraid and will compete like hell, that’s for sure.”
So far with the Triple-A Charlotte Knights, the right-hander has pitched 7.0 innings, posting a 7.71 ERA while striking out 13. In spring training with the White Sox, Nastrini posted a 3.77 ERA in ’14, 1 innings pitched while striking out 11.
The White Sox also announced that Eloy Jiménez has been reinstated from the 10-day injured list. OF/DH has been sidelined since April 1 due to a left adductor strain. he was 2-for-11 (.182) this season before the injury.
Other movements:
Right-handed pitcher Justin Anderson and infielder Zach Remillard were optioned to Triple-A Charlotte, and catcher Max Stassi was moved to the 60-day injured list with a hip injury.
