It been a whirlwind last few weeks for former Notre Dame star first baseman [autotag]Niko Kavadas[/autotag].
After being drafted by the Boston Red Sox, where he spent his first few professional seasons before being traded in a deadline deal to the Los Angeles Angles.
The change of scenery wasn’t as surprise as Kavadas was blocked by Tristan Casas in Boston and then again with the Angels and Nolan Schanuel. However, it looks like his new team won’t let that stop his ascension, as Chuck Freeby reports that Kavadas will get called up to the major leagues on Friday to make his debut.
BREAKING: Sources tell me former @PennHSBaseball and @NDBaseball star @NikoKavadas will officially be called up to @Angels tomorrow.
He would be the first @The_Pennant player in MLB since Bill Edgerton, who played for the A’s and Seattle Pilots from 1966-69. pic.twitter.com/37Jz4Atzl5
— Chuck Freeby Sports (@ChuckFreeby) August 16, 2024
While his minor league numbers with his new team don’t look like they’d force the Angels hand, he did enough previous to warrant being called up. Expect Kavadas to primarily be the designated hitter, while getting some opportunities to play his natural position of first base.
Congrats to Niko on achieving his goal of playing at the highest level and continued success there.
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