The Chicago White Sox called up Tim Elko from Triple A on Saturday, and the slugger made his major-league debut against the Miami Marlins at Rate Field.

Tim Elko's family talks about hearing the news he was called up to the active roster and attending his game

The Sox are bringing up first baseman Tim Elko from the minor leagues Saturday, a source confirmed to the Sun-Times. Elko has been the subject of many fans’ online pleas, given that he has started the season with big numbers at Triple-A Charlotte, entering play Friday with a .348/.431/.670 slash line to go with 10 home runs in 31 games.