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Tekotte

A third-round pick in 2008, Tekotte made his major league debut early last season then continued to bounce back and forth between the minors. For now, he’ll serve as San Diego’s fourth outfielder.

Tekotte made only three plate appearances in his 10-day stay with the Friars. The 24-year-old former third-round pick should be back in the majors later this summer.

A third-round pick in 2008, Tekotte made only three plate appearances in his 10-day stay with the Friars earlier this year. The 24-year-old takes Mark Kotsay’s spot on the roster and is probably an upgrade from a baseball perspective. That being said, Tekotte will likely have another short stint in San Diego with Kotsay due back later this month. For now, he’ll serve as San Diego’s fourth outfielder.

Tekotte has managed just two hits in 15 plate appearances this season in the major leagues for a .133/.133/.133 slash line. He’ll be back and forth all year.

The moves clears him from the 40-man roster. Tekotte, 25, went 2-for-15 (.133) in 11 games with the Padres this season and batted .243/.284/.402 with nine homers and a .686 OPS in 89 games at Triple-A. There’s a chance he will pass through waivers unclaimed.

Tekotte was designated for assignment by the Friars last week after posting an underwhelming .686 OPS in 89 games this past season at Triple-A Tuscon. He will function as organizational outfield depth for Chicago.

Tekotte picked up two hits in 15 at-bats for the Pads this season while batting just .243/.284/.402 with nine homers at Triple-A. He’ll compete for a bench job next spring.

Tekotte batted just .222 this spring prior to the demotion. He can play all three outfield spots and isn’t a terrible hitter, though, so he offers decent depth in the minors.

Tekotte will provide depth at all three outfield spots while Dayan Viciedo (oblique) is on the disabled list. He batted just .222 with the White Sox this spring and carries no fantasy value.

Tekotte appeared in just three games with the White Sox during his brief callup. He can play all three outfield spots, so he offers decent depth in the minors.