Chicago White Sox: Potential September Roster Additions

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Mar 28, 2014; Birmingham, Al, USA; Chicago White Sox second baseman Micah Johnson (83) turns a double play as Birmingham Barons short stop Jaime Pedroza (3) slides at Regions Field. Mandatory Credit: Marvin Gentry-USA TODAY Sports

With September coming up, who are some possible call-ups for the Chicago White Sox?

Here is a look at five of the top minor leaguers who may get promoted to the big club

1.Micah Johnson (2B)
Johnson is an elite base stealer, and could be a dynamic top of the order hitter. No one is sure if he will be the same game-changer as Billy Hamilton of the Cincinnati Reds, but there is no question that Eaton-Johnson at the top would not be fun to face.

Johnson has run into some injuries this year, however, he stole 84 bases in 2013, while being caught only 26 times.

Jun 16, 2013; Omaha, NE, USA; NC State Wolfpack pitcher Carlos Rodon (16) during their College World Series game against the North Carolina Tar Heels at TD Ameritrade Park. Mandatory Credit: Dave Weaver-USA Today Sports

Due to his injuries this season (mainly to his legs), Johnson has only swiped 21 bases. His speed is also evident when he hits as well, considering the fact that he had 15 triples in 131 games last year.

Throughout his minor league career, Johnson is a .300 hitter, and has a .369 OBP.

2.Carlos Rodon (LHP)
Rodon is the highest draft pick in years for the White Sox (No. 3 overall), and considering they drafted him in June it would seem unlikely that he would be brought to the majors this September.

According to Scott Mekrin of MLB.com, it is a possibility. Rodon has the potential to be a top of the rotation starter, but if he was called to the big leagues in September he would more than likely pitch out of the bullpen.

Jul 13, 2014; Cleveland, OH, USA; Cleveland Indians catcher Yan Gomes (10) runs to second base as Chicago White Sox shortstop Carlos Sanchez (77) leaps in the air after a fielding error in the second inning at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-USA TODAY Sports

3 .Carlos Sanchez (SS/2B)
Sanchez is known for his glove, but could be a solid line drive hitter in his career. His fielding percentage in six seasons is .973, which could improve with time.

Sanchez already has been to the majors this year, albeit for a short time. Sanchez has limited power, given the fact that he has only hit nine home runs in his entire career, with six of them coming this season.

Could he be an 8-10 home run a year player?

Possible, but remember this season he plays he home games at Charlotte, which is a home run hitters park. Sanchez has improved his batting average this year from .241 to .301, as well as topping his numbers in many offensive categories.

4.Andy Wilkins (1B)
Wilkins has shown some power in his minor league career before, but has taken it to a whole different level in 2014.

Wilkins already has 28 home runs, more than any other year in his minor league career. One area he needs to get better at his drawing walks, considering he only has 31 total.

Could Wilkins be a great hitter in the majors? While he would have power, and also is hitting for a high average (.298) you have to remember that he is in the minors.

When he learns how to take his walks, strike out less (408 K’s total since 2010) he could be a solid big leaguer.

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