The outfielder will represent the Chicago White Sox organization Sunday in the All-Star Futures Game at Coors Field in Denver (2 p.m., MLB Network). The event showcases some of the top prospects in the minor leagues.
“It means a lot,” Céspedes said through an interpreter during a recent conference call. “I wasn’t expecting that. I think you feel honor when you see your name in that game, just with the name of the game: Futures All-Star.
“That’s something that gives you chills. That’s recognition to all the work and effort that I’ve been putting on and off the field.