What Happened to White Sox Shortstop Lenyn Sosa?

When the White Sox announced that All-Star shortstop Tim Anderson would undergo left hand surgery, they also named rookie call-up Lenyn Sosa to fill his spot. With Danny Mendick and Leury Garcia both on the injured list while Anderson serves his suspension, they find themselves in an unfamiliar situation at shortstop; However, Sosa is an exciting young prospect who could make a difference.

Sosa, who signed out of Venezuela in 2016, has demonstrated the potential to be a player who can be counted on for big moments when he makes it to the Majors. His recent AA and AAA stints are helping him hone those skillsets. Furthermore, Sosa is showing signs of physicality which has been absent among other Chicago prospects like Jake Burger or Michael Harrison.

He may be a little slow to the strike zone, but his contact and line-drive skills are improving, making him an ideal candidate for a utility role in MLB. It appears this situation could be ideal for Sosa; hopefully this year will provide plenty of chances to showcase those abilities against Major League pitching during his first real opportunity to play for the Bigs.

Sosa isn’t sure-fire to make the White Sox’ opening day roster, but he should be kept in mind for a few weeks in case they need an experienced backup shortstop. If he doesn’t prove he can play at an MLB level with consistency, Sosa could likely be sent down to Charlotte for some additional minor league time.

Sosa has had only a brief taste of the majors this season, but he already seems at home in Birmingham. His OPS has increased to.904 in just over one month and his power has enhanced as he becomes more comfortable throwing the ball.

With a batting average that’s higher than his career mark and slugging percentage that has increased in the Southern League, Sosa is showing signs of being ready to take another step up over the next few months. He appears to have also adjusted well to the new pitching staff at Birmingham.

The White Sox’ OPS numbers show just how well Sosa is adjusting to his new environment, and his power has already made him a star in the minors. If he can keep up this current hot streak, Sosa could become an invaluable member of their young roster.

In his first two big-league games, Sosa went 2-for-5 with a homer, single and walk. He’s averaging more than one hit per nine innings across AA and AAA levels, so the Sox are expecting even greater things from him as he continues to develop this season.

He’s a promising player with plenty of upside, and it’s encouraging that the White Sox are willing to give him an opportunity at MLB level as a utility player even if that wasn’t where they expected him this season. He plays an essential role in their plan to develop players who can contribute in the big leagues while overcoming challenges inherent to developing young athletes under high pressure.