Omar Narvaez Promoted to Chicago Today
Published on July 6, 2016 under International League (IL1)
Charlotte Knights News Release
(UPTOWN CHARLOTTE, NC) -- Charlotte Knights catcher Omar Narvaez had his contract purchased by the Chicago White Sox today. Narvaez, 24, will take the roster spot of catcher Alex Avila, who was placed on Chicago's 15-day disabled with a strained right hamstring. To make room on Chicago's 40-man roster for Narvaez, RHP Jake Petricka was transferred to Chicago's 60-day disabled list. Charlotte's roster is now at 24 active players.
Narvaez is the 16th different player promoted to the Chicago White Sox this season from Charlotte. RHP Erik Johnson (April 19, May 5 & May 23), catcher Kevan Smith (April 24), RHP Miguel Gonzalez (April 25 & May 9), catcher Hector Sanchez (April 26), RHP Daniel Webb (April 27), infielder Carlos Sanchez (April 28 & July 1), RHP Tommy Kahnle (April 29, May 5, May 23 & June 3), RHP Scott Carroll (May 6), LHP Matt Purke (May 13), outfielder J.B. Shuck (May 30), outfielder Jason Coats (June 4 & June 10), shortstop Tim Anderson (June 10), RHP Michael Ynoa (June 14), RHP Chris Beck (June 21), and 3B Matt Davidson (June 30), all have earned promotions this year.
Narvaez is hitting .245 (35-for-143) with 14 runs scored, six doubles, two home runs, and 11 RBIs with the Knights in 41 games this season. The Venezuelan native began the 2016 season with the Double-A Birmingham Barons and hit .222 (10-for-45). He was acquired by the White Sox organization on December 12, 2013 when he was selected in the minor-league portion of the Rule-5 Draft. Narvaez hit .274 (93-for-339) last season in 98 games with High-A Winston-Salem. He was originally signed by the Tampa Bay Rays as a free agent on July 4, 2008.
The Knights and Pawtucket Red Sox will conclude their series tonight with the finale of their three-game series from BB&T Ballpark. Gates are set to open at 6:00 p.m. for the 7:05 p.m. game. Pre-game radio coverage starts at 6:50 p.m. on ESPN Charlotte 730 AM and CharlotteKnights.com. The "Voice of the Charlotte Knights" Matt Swierad and long-time Knights broadcaster Mike Pacheco will have the call for all of the action.
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