Josh Phegley was called up from Triple-A Charlotte to the White Sox prior to Friday's road series opener against the Rays, along with outfielder Blake Tekotte. Hector Gimenez was designated for assignment.

A 25-year-old catcher, Phegley is ranked as the White Sox No. 15 prospect by MLB.com. The sandwich pick and 38th overall selection in the 2009 First-Year Player Draft has been the most successful Minor Leaguer from the organization this season. Phegley did not play Thursday night for Charlotte, but carries a .316 average with 15 homers, 18 doubles and 41 RBIs into his Major League debut.

There has been plenty of outside cry for Phegley to get the promotion to help a struggling offense. The higher-ups in the organization have applauded how Tyler Flowers has handled the team's pitching staff, the top priority for any White Sox backstop, but also know that Phegley is capable of making the jump.

As a fast-rising prospect, Phegley doesn't figure to join the White Sox and play sporadically. Gordon Beckham was called up to the White Sox in 2009 and became the team's starting third baseman. Phegley's arrival could lead to Flowers moving to more of a backup role. Flowers is hitting .208 with eight homers and 22 RBIs.

Tyler Flowers moving to a backup role.

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