Braden Montgomery joins Chicago White Sox after impressive minor league performance
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 9, 2026, 5:45 PM
Last updated Jun 9, 2026
Braden Montgomery has been called up by the Chicago White Sox from Triple-A Charlotte as of June 9, 2026. The 23-year-old outfielder has recorded a batting average of.314 along with 10 home runs and 41 RBIs across 56 games this season in Double-A and Triple-A. Selected by Boston with the 12th overall pick in the 2024 draft, Montgomery was acquired by the White Sox in a trade the following December. The move comes alongside the recall of Joe Rock, while David Sandlin and Rikuu Nishida have been sent down, and Austin Hays moves to the 60-day injured list.
- •Montgomery batted.314 with a.970 OPS in 56 games this season.
- •He was drafted by Boston as the 12th overall pick in the 2024 draft.
- •The White Sox also recalled pitcher Joe Rock from Triple-A.
- •Austin Hays was placed on the 60-day injured list.
- 6:51 PMESPN MLB — White Sox call up top prospect, OF Montgomery
- 5:45 PMYahoo Sports — Top outfield prospect Braden Montgomery is called up by the Chicago White Sox
- 5:31 PMYahoo Sports — Chicago White Sox officially call up former Texas A&M star outfielder
"Top prospect Braden Montgomery joined the Chicago White Sox on Tuesday after the outfielder was called up from Triple-A Charlotte. Montgomery is batting .314 with 10 homers and 41 RBIs over 56 games with Double-A Birmingham and Charlotte this season. Montgomery, 23, was selected by Boston with the No. 12 pick in the 2024 amateur draft.
"Outfielder Braden Montgomery, acquired by the White Sox in 2024 in the Garrett Crochet trade, was called up Tuesday before Chicago's game against the Braves.
"Braden Montgomery is officially headed to the Chicago White Sox after an impressive 56 games in Double and Triple-A.
Sources
External links- ESPN MLBJun 9, 2026, 6:51 PMWhite Sox call up top prospect, OF Montgomery
Outfielder Braden Montgomery, acquired by the White Sox in 2024 in the Garrett Crochet trade, was called up Tuesday before Chicago's game against the Braves.
- Yahoo SportsJun 9, 2026, 5:45 PMTop outfield prospect Braden Montgomery is called up by the Chicago White Sox
Top prospect Braden Montgomery joined the Chicago White Sox on Tuesday after the outfielder was called up from Triple-A Charlotte. Montgomery is batting .314 with 10 homers and 41 RBIs over 56 games with Double-A Birmingham and Charlotte this season. Montgomery, 23, was selected by Boston with the No. 12 pick in the 2024 amateur draft.
- Yahoo SportsJun 9, 2026, 5:31 PMChicago White Sox officially call up former Texas A&M star outfielder
Braden Montgomery is officially headed to the Chicago White Sox after an impressive 56 games in Double and Triple-A.
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