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Madrigal is starting at second base and batting ninth in his major-league debut Friday against the Royals.

The 23-year-old had his contract purchased by the White Sox earlier Friday, and he'll immediately replace Leury Garcia in the starting lineup. Madrigal began 2019 at High-A Winston Salem but he finished the season at Triple-A Charlotte with a .331/.398/.424 slash line. He totaled 35 stolen bases in 120 minor-league games last season, though only four of those steals came during his time at Triple-A. Madrigal should have the chance to secure an everyday spot in the lineup, pushing Garcia to a utility role.

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