Adell played just four big-league games between Trout’s injury and his own.

Source: https://www.dailybreeze.com/2023/09/21/angels-lose-in-the-9th-after-jo-adells-go-ahead-homer/

Brandon Walter took over in the seventh, and earned his first big-league save by pitching the remaining three innings.

Source: https://www.bostonherald.com/2023/07/08/duran-paxton-power-red-sox-to-10-3-victory-over-as/

But there are no hard feelings for Devers that he won’t be sharing a big-league diamond with Bogaerts for the first time in his career.

Source: https://nesn.com/2023/01/rafael-devers-reveals-conversation-with-xander-bogaerts-after-signing-red-sox-extension/

Carter also went deep on the first pitch he saw in the second inning of his 14th big-league game.

Source: https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/sports/national/story/2023-09-22/acuna-joins-exclusive-40-40-club-as-braves-roll-past-nationals-9-6

Fletcher, 28, had not been optioned since he made his big-league debut in May 2018.

Source: https://www.dailybreeze.com/2023/04/15/angels-promote-prospect-zach-neto-send-down-david-fletcher/

He must prove that he can hit big-league pitching, that he can play shortstop at this level, that he can handle the rigors of 161 more games.

Source: https://www.foxsports.com/stories/mlb/yankees-anthony-volpe-shines-in-dream-debut

He retired the last 15 Pirates he faced, another first by a Cubs pitcher during a big-league debut in the expansion era (since 1960).

Source: https://www.bostonherald.com/2023/08/27/jordan-wicks-wins-his-big-league-debut-for-the-chicago-cubs-who-hold-on-to-beat-the-pittsburgh-pirates-10-6/

His Yankee teams finished no higher than fifth through 1969, after which he completed his big-league career in the National League, playing for the Houston Astros, the Chicago Cubs and briefly in 1973 for the Atlanta Braves.

Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/03/13/sports/baseball/joe-pepitone-dead.html

"I'm probably playing the best baseball of my big-league career," Acuna said.

Source: https://deadspin.com/nationals-look-for-answers-against-sizzling-braves-1850526947

In his first ever big-league game at Dodger Stadium, Outman went 2-for-3 with a homer, a walk and three RBIs.

Source: https://www.foxsports.com/stories/mlb/dodgers-james-outman-picks-up-where-he-left-off-in-his-first-opening-day

“It’s sick being around these guys in the big-league locker room.

Source: https://www.denverpost.com/2023/02/26/drew-romo-rockies-risky-pick/

Morel’s defensive versatility will help in finding him regular big-league at-bats when the time comes.

Source: https://www.bostonherald.com/2023/05/02/front-office-weighs-when-to-promote-prospects-as-chicago-cubs-and-a-bloodied-dansby-swanson-shake-off-sweep-with-5-1-win/

Nick Burdi and Jeremiah Estrada don’t possess much big-league track experience.

Source: https://www.bostonherald.com/2023/05/18/weve-got-to-cash-that-win-in-chicago-cubs-bullpen-blows-a-late-5-run-lead-in-disastrous-walk-off-loss-to-seal-a-road-sweep/

Red Sox fans, of course, are hoping Tapia brings some of that same magic to Boston in 2023, when he could, coincidentally, compete with Jarren Duran for big-league playing time as a left-handed-hitting outfielder with speed and versatility.

Source: https://nesn.com/2023/01/red-sox-new-addition-raimel-tapia-bizarre-play-fenway-park/

The hard-throwing right-hander hit 100.1 mph with his first big-league pitch.

Source: https://www.dailybreeze.com/2023/05/23/dodgers-win-behind-strong-debut-by-bobby-miller/

The multihit game was his first of the season and second in his big-league career.

Source: https://www.bostonherald.com/2023/07/08/drew-smyly-seeks-consistency-and-dansby-swanson-hopes-for-a-minimum-il-stint-as-the-chicago-cubs-lose-6-3-to-the-new-york-yankees/

“These kids have the opportunity to play in a big-league stadium and represent Hank’s legacy.”

Source: https://atlantadailyworld.com/2023/08/02/how-hank-aaron-invitational-inspires-next-generation-of-diverse-baseball-players/

Zach Remillard, in the White Sox system since 2016, gets his big-league call-up: ‘Always been a dream of mine’

Source: https://www.bostonherald.com/2023/06/19/chicago-baseball-report-starting-pitching-is-giving-white-sox-and-cubs-a-glimmer-of-hope-in-substandard-divisions/