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White Sox Call Up OF Trayce Thompson

/ CBS Chicago

(CBS) The White Sox have called up 24-year-old outfielder Trayce Thompson from Triple-A Charlotte, the team announced, ahead of Monday night's home game against Tampa Bay. Chicago optioned right-hander Scott Carroll to Triple-A after Sunday's loss to the New York Yankees.

Thompson is rated as the 15th-best prospect in Chicago's farm system, according to MLB.com. He's hitting .260 with 13 homers and 39 RBIs in 104 games at Triple-A this season. He was a Triple-A All-Star this year for the International League.

Thompson is a career .241 hitter in seven minor league seasons for the White Sox. This is his first call-up to the major  leagues.

First published on August 3, 2015 / 12:42 PM CDT

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