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The Chicago White Sox officially promoted pitcher Grant Taylor to the majors on Tuesday ahead of the series opener against the Houston Astros.
Jon Greenberg of The Athletic said on "The Takeaway with Alex" podcast that Ishbia moving the team to another city "wouldn't make a lot of sense."
The White Sox called up the No. 6-ranked prospect in their organization, continuing their trend of calling up talented young prospects.
Its Tuesday, June 10 and the White Sox (22-44) are in Houston to begin a three-game series against the Astros (36-29). Shane Smith is slated to take the mound for Chicago against Lance McCullers for Houston.
Chicago selected Taylor’s contract from Double-A Birmingham and designated right-hander Bryse Wilson for assignment. The 23-year-old Taylor has not pitched above Double-A but has been dominant for Birmingham this season, allowing three earned runs in 26 2/3 innings for a 1.01 ERA.
Former Brewers pitcher Tyler Alexander signed with a new team June 8, then took an Uber from Milwaukee to arrive in time to pitch that game.
Jerry Reinsdorf will have the option to sell his controlling interest in the Chicago White Sox to Justin Ishbia from 2029 to 2033.
With Chase Meidroth, Edgar Quero and Kyle Teel in the majors, will Montgomery be the Sox' next celebrated promotion?