Thompson Promoted to Chicago, Sanchez Back with Charlotte
July 20, 2014 - International League (IL1)
Charlotte Knights News Release
(UPTOWN CHARLOTTE, NC) - RHP Taylor Thompson, who posted an impressive 2-0 record with a 2.61 ERA and six saves over 31 appearances for the Charlotte Knights this season, had his contract purchased by the Chicago White Sox today. Thompson takes the White Sox roster spot of infielder Carlos Sanchez, who was optioned back to Charlotte after last night's White Sox game. Thompson takes the 40-man roster spot of Felipe Paulino, who was transferred to the 60-day disabled list.
Thompson becomes the 12th Knights player to go from Charlotte to Chicago this year. RHP Jake Petricka (April 4), outfielder Jordan Danks (April 10), RHP Zach Putnam (April 17), RHP Andre Rienzo (April 19), LHP Charlie Leesman (April 22), RHP Scott Carroll (April 27), LHP Frank De Los Santos (May 3), RHP Frank Francisco (May 10), RHP Javy Guerra (May 20), LHP Eric Surkamp (June 26), and infielder Carlos Sanchez (July 13) are the other 11 players that have earned promotions in 2014.
Originally selected in the 44th round of the 2009 draft by Chicago, Thompson has not allowed a run over his last six appearances (10.1 IP) and has struck-out 53 batters this season in 48.1 innings pitched. The Auburn University product posted a remarkable line during the month of May. In nine games with the Knights that month, Thompson, 27, compiled a 1-0 mark with a 0.61 ERA and 16 strikeouts over 14.2 innings.
Sanchez, 22, was promoted to the White Sox on July 13 and made his Major League debut that day. A native of Maracay, VZ, Sanchez is hitting .291 (102-for-351) with 48 runs scored, 13 doubles, six triples, five home runs, 42 RBIs, and 12 stolen bases over 89 games with the Knights this year. His six triples are currently tied for the league lead with Chase d'Arnaud of Indianapolis. In 44 games at BB&T Ballpark this season, Sanchez hit .298 (51-for-171) with 27 runs scored, eight doubles, one triple, one home run, and 19 RBIs.
The Knights and Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders will conclude their series tonight with a 5:05 p.m. game from BB&T Ballpark. Gates open at 4:00 p.m. as the Knights go for the four-game sweep over SWB. Pre-game radio coverage of Sunday's game begins at 4:50 p.m. on ESPN Radio 730 AM, WRHI (94.3 FM and 1340 AM) and online at www.charlotteknights.com. The "Voice of the Charlotte Knights" Matt Swierad and Knights radio broadcaster Mike Pacheco will have the call for all of the action. Fans can also listen to every Sunday home game in Spanish on WNOW (1030 AM).
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