Burger Promoted to White Sox, Sánchez Added
(COLUMBUS, OH) -- Infielder Jake Burger was recalled by the Chicago White Sox today (April 5, 2023). Burger, 26, has appeared in three games with the Knights so far this season and has recorded two hits (2-for-12 at the plate). A native of St. Louis, MO, Burger played 51 games
(COLUMBUS, OH) -- Infielder Jake Burger was recalled by the Chicago White Sox today (April 5, 2023). Burger, 26, has appeared in three games with the Knights so far this season and has recorded two hits (2-for-12 at the plate). A native of St. Louis, MO, Burger played 51 games with the White Sox last season and hit .250 (42-for-168) with 20 runs scored, nine doubles, one triple, eight home runs and 26 RBIs. With the Knights, Burger hit .253 (37-for-146) with five home runs and 16 RBIs in 39 games last season.
Burger is the first player promoted from the Charlotte Knights to the White Sox this season. Last year, a total of 16 players earned a promotion to the White Sox.
Additionally, LHP Ricardo Sánchez was added to Charlotte’s active roster today. Sánchez, 25, was activated off the Extended Spring Training roster today. He was originally signed by the Chicago White Sox as a free agent on February 17, 2023. The 25-year-old posted a 6-4 record with a 4.79 ERA in 21 games (21 starts) in 92.0 innings pitched with Triple-A Lehigh Valley last season. He also went 1-1 with a 5.55 ERA in five games (all starts) with Triple-A Toledo last season (24.1 IP).