White Sox Giving Braden Montgomery His MLB Debut at a Crucial Time
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It was only a matter of time before the Chicago White Sox made the call.
According to multiple reporters, including Scott Merkin, the organization is set to call up Braden Montgomery. Beginning the year as the franchise's No. 1 prospect, Montgomery was the key centerpiece of the Garrett Crochet trade with the Boston Red Sox in 2024. The outfielder has continued to work his way up the farm system quickly, getting the bump from Double-A to Triple-A in early May.
Montgomery didn't skip a beat upon his promotion. Over 29 games played with the Charlotte Knights this season, he has hit .315/.417/.495 with a .912 OPS and an impressive 13.6 percent walk rate. All things considered, those productive marks left the Sox no choice but to finally make room for the 23-year-old on the big league squad.
Heck, Montgomery was even cooking in Spring Training. He batted .348 over his 13 outings with eight hits and three RBIs. Many believed this solid showing would lead the Sox to start Montgomery's season in Triple-A. Nevertheless, the Sox chose to take things a bit slower.
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The hope now for Chicago is that Montgomery's 56 games of Minor League action have him well prepared for a big league debut. Of course, an adjustment period is almost inevitable, but there is no question that Montgomery has the tools to find immediate success.
Montgomery can be considered one of the best two-way prospects in baseball. MLB Pipeline currently has him No. 21 on their Top 100 rankings, touting his combination of slugging power and defensive skills. He is also a switch-hitter who has experience suiting up in both center and right field, though he has been significantly better this season when facing righties.
Regardless, Montgomery is someone who is built to be an everyday guy with true star upside. And now feels like the perfect time to add someone with his pop into the lineup. The White Sox lost Munetaka Murakami at the end of May due to a hamstring injury. They have now lost back-to-back series and have won only two of their last six games.
The schedule also isn't getting any easier. The Sox will now face the Braves, Dodgers, and Yankees all in a row. Could this make for a tough welcome to the majors for Montgomery? Sure, but the last thing the Sox want is to lose the momentum they've built to begin this season. Bringing in a fresh and thriving face could prove critical to keeping them on the right track.
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Elias Schuster is a sports journalist and content creator from the northern suburbs of Chicago. A graduate from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, he has covered the Bulls since 2019-20 and previously served as the editor of BN Bulls at Bleacher Nation. He has been the Publisher for Bulls On SI since December of the 2025-26 season. When he isn't obsessing over hoops, Elias spends his time obsessing over practically every other sport – much to his wife's dismay. He also loves strolling the streets of Chicago for the best cozy bar or restaurant to set up shop and write his next article.
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