Rookie Nishida Joins Murakami As 2nd Japanese Chicago White Sox Player

Rikuu Nishida, 25, has been promoted from Triple-A Charlotte Knights to the Chicago White Sox, joining the major league club. In Charlotte he hit .347 with a .454 on-base percentage over 209 Triple-A plate appearances and stole six bases. To make room on the 40-man roster, the White Sox designated outfielder Jarred Kelenic for assignment.

Nishida stands 5-foot-6 and 150 pounds, and is praised for energy, contact hitting, and speed over power. He debuted with the White Sox on May 25, 2027, and joins Munetaka Murakami on the roster, forming two Japanese players for Chicago. Analysts note his work ethic and versatile defense as his primary value.