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White Sox Promote Versatile Rikuu Nishida After Kelenic Designation

5/25/2026

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After designating Jarred Kelenic for assignment, the Chicago White Sox promoted infielder/outfielder Rikuu Nishida from Triple-A Charlotte to the major-league roster.
Nishida will bat ninth on Monday and has hit .347/.454/.395 with an .849 OPS in 33 games for Charlotte since April 17.
He has also played second base, left and center field and runs One-Hanne, a firm that offers offseason training space and coach connections for Japanese talent.

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After designating Jarred Kelenic for assignment, the Chicago White Sox promoted infielder/outfielder Rikuu Nishida from Triple-A Charlotte to the major-league roster.
Nishida will bat ninth on Monday and has hit .347/.454/.395 with an .849 OPS in 33 games for Charlotte since April 17.
He has also played second base, left and center field and runs One-Hanne, a firm that offers offseason training space and coach connections for Japanese talent.