In 2008, Getz was named the All-Star Futures Game, he was called up to the White Sox on August 10, . He first appeared in a game against the Kansas City Royals three days later on August 12, where he recorded his first hit and RBI off Royals pitcher Josh Newman in his one and only at-bat during the 8th inning. The next day, he had his first Major League start, replacing Alexei Ramírez at second base. He went 1-3 with a single.