The Houston Astros phenom is going to be in the major leagues on Opening Day, he learned Tuesday. His incredible rise comes after just 32 games in the minors last summer. The Cubs drafted Smith 14th overall last year from Florida State, then traded him to acquire Kyle Tucker.

Smith made the Houston Astros’ Opening Day roster, three league sources told The Athletic on Tuesday, completing his six-week captivation of an entire coaching staff and clubhouse. The 22-year-old phenom is expected to start in right field on Thursday when Houston hosts the New York Mets at Daikin Park.

With Opening Day for Major League Baseball on Thursday, teams are finalizing their rosters for the start of the regular season and making some boyhood dreams come true in the process. The call up announcement is always a special moment for young players getting their first crack at the big leagues,