After a three-month stint at Triple-A Charlotte following a three-week introduction to the major leagues, White Sox third baseman Bryan Ramos is back.
He also has a U.S. citizenship document on him now, of which he is most proud.
“That’s such an accomplishment for me,” Ramos said.
As a citizen, Ramos now has the means to bring his parents here instead of having to wait until December to visit them in Cuba. They’ve never seen him play in person in the United States.
Ramos said the citizenship test he took in Arizona required him to study close to 100 questions, of which 10 were on the test. He needed six correct answers; he went 10-for-10.
“I’ve been practicing since January for that,” he said.
Going 14-for-42 over a 10-game hitting streak at Charlotte justified his call-up. He’s batting .257/.331/.412 with eight home runs in 59 games with Charlotte this season. In 15 games for the Sox in May, he went 9-for-46 (.196).
Lenyn Sosa started at third against the visiting Tigers on Monday night. Miguel Vargas, acquired from the Dodgers before the trade deadline, also is getting a look, although he’s struggling. How much playing time Ramos gets remains to be seen. Vargas can also play the outfield.
“It’s going to be day-to-day,” interim manager Grady Sizemore said. “I’m going to look for good matchups. [Ramos] helps us out a lot. . . . Anybody who has been around Bryan, he’s such an impressive kid and the kind of kid you root for. He’s an ambassador in a lot of different ways.”
And what does he want to show this time around?
“I’m just going to do the best I can,” Ramos said. “I don’t have that on my mind. I don’t have to show nothing to nobody. I know who I am, and I know what I’m capable of doing. That’s what I’m going to do.”
Sox pick up Amaya from Astros
The Sox claimed infielder Jacob Amaya off waivers after the Astros designated him for assignment Saturday. Utilityman Nick Senzel was DFA’d to clear room.
Amaya, 25, who has just 10 plate appearances with three organizations, was batting .221/.308/.330 with five home runs, 10 doubles, two triples and 32 RBI in 73 games with Triple-A Sugar Land after the Astros acquired him from the Marlins on April 6. He has played in 35 games at second base, 25 at shortstop and seven at third. He played in one game for the Astros this season.
Bush sent out
Lefty Ky Bush, angling for a spot in the 2025 rotation, was optioned back to Charlotte after an 5.60 ERA in four starts. Acquired with catching prospect Edgar Quero from the Angels for Lucas Giolito and Reynaldo Lopez last season, Bush (0-3) issued 16 walks and struck out 11 in 17„ innings.
Lefty reliever Sammy Peralta takes Bush’s spot on the pitching staff. A call-up from Charlotte could fill Bush’s rotation spot Thursday. Charlotte right-hander Nick Nastrini’s turn would be Thursday, so there’s one possibility. Nastrini had an 8.39 ERA in six games for the Sox, and he’s 3-9, 5.24 at Charlotte with five earned runs allowed over his last four starts.
“That could be around the corner,” interim manager Grady Sizemore said.
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