Thu Mar 19 2015 | 08:15 | The White Sox optioned Nieto to Triple-A Charlotte on Wednesday |
The White Sox optioned Nieto to Triple-A Charlotte on Wednesday, the Daily Herald reports. |
Nieto spent all of 2014 as the No. 2 catcher in the big leagues, but he remained active largely due to the organization wanting to retain him after selecting him in the Rule 5 draft. The organization still values him, but they would prefer he play everyday at Charlotte than back up Tyler Flowers in Chicago. He's still a year or two away from having a larger impact. |
Sun May 18 2014 | 18:28 | Adrian Nieto goes 3-for-3 against Astros |
Adrian Nieto went 3-for-3 and drove in both White Sox runs Sunday against the Astros. |
Nieto hasn't played as much as expected with Tyler Flowers off to a nice start, but he's done well in his limited opportunities, going 11-for-34. We wouldn't expect him to keep it up if his role expands. |
Source: Rotoworld.com | |
Mon Mar 24 2014 | 19:40 | Adrian Nieto makes Opening Day roster |
Adrian Nieto has been told he'll make the White Sox' Opening Day roster. |
The news comes courtesy of Nieto's agent, Joshua Kusnick. Nieto, who will be making the jump from High-A, has batted just .250/.318/.350 over 13 games this spring but has impressed the White Sox with his defense. He'll back up Tyler Flowers, with Josh Phegley likely heading to Triple-A. |
Source: Joshua Kusnick on Twitter | |
Mon Mar 17 2014 | 13:18 | Nieto fighting for roster spot |
White Sox prospect C Adrian Nieto was 2-for-2 with two RBI and walk on Sunday against the Rangers. |
The White Sox selected Nieto from the Nationals in December's Rule 5 draft, so he'll have to stick on the team's 25-man roster to avoid being returned to the Nationals. Prior to Sunday's game, the 24-year-old switch-hitter had gone 1-for-10 and received minimal playing time. However, the organization is likely to give him more looks moving forward with a need to start trimming its potential Opening Day roster. In 2013, Nieto batted .285/.373/.449 with 68 runs, 11 home runs and 53 RBI in 110 games at High-A Potomac. Keep in mind he'll be making the rare jump from High-A to the major leagues should he break camp with the White Sox. |
Source: Rotoworld.com | |