White Sox promote top OF prospect Braden Montgomery

Field Level Media|published: Tue 9th June, 14:17 2026

Mar 1, 2026; Mesa, Arizona, USA; Chicago White Sox outfielder Braden Montgomery (91) celebrates after hitting a solo home run against the Chicago Cubs in the first inning at Sloan Park. Mandatory Credit: Rick Scuteri-Imagn Images

The Chicago White Sox promoted prized outfield prospect Braden Montgomery from Triple-A Charlotte on Tuesday.

Montgomery, 23, was acquired in the December 2024 deal that sent left-hander Garrett Crochet to Boston.

MLB Pipeline ranks Montgomery as the No. 2 prospect in the White Sox's system and No. 21 among all major league prospects.

The switch-hitter is batting .314/.422/.548 with 10 homers and 41 RBIs in 56 games between Double-A Birmingham and Charlotte this season.

The Red Sox drafted Montgomery in the first round (12th overall) out of Texas A&M in 2024.

Montgomery could make his MLB debut Tuesday night as Chicago opens a three-game home series against the Atlanta Braves.

The White Sox also recalled left-hander Joe Rock from Charlotte, optioned outfielder Rikuu Nishida and right-hander David Sandlin to Charlotte, and transferred outfielder Austin Hays to the 60-day injured list in corresponding moves.

--Field Level Media

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