White Sox Hand Luisangel Acuña Full Runway to Prove He’s a Core Piece

Luisangel Acuña will open the season as the Chicago White Sox starting center fielder despite logging just three innings at the position, but recent roster moves suggest the team plans to use him all over the diamond. 

That became official on Wednesday, when the White Sox unveiled their Opening Day lineup with Acuña batting ninth and starting in center field, setting the stage for a pivotal season for the 24-year-old.

What makes Acuña such an intriguing player this season is the fact that he has five years of control.