Grandal isn't in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Angels.
Grandal is battling through an 0-for-10 stretch at the plate in his last three games, and he holds just a .549 OPS over the last two weeks. The White Sox will instead give Seby Zavala, who'll bat ninth, a shot behind the plate Tuesday.
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White Sox's Yasmani Grandal: Taking seat Monday
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Grandal is not in the lineup for Monday's tilt versus the Angels, Daryl Van Schouwen of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.
Grandal had started the last three contests but will start this one on the bench. Seby Zavala will catch Michael Kopech.
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White Sox's Yasmani Grandal: Resting Wednesday
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Grandal is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Guardians.
Grandal will get a breather for a day game Wednesday after he started behind the plate in each of the White Sox's previous three contests. Seby Zavala will form a battery with starting pitcher Michael Kopech in the series finale.
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White Sox's Yasmani Grandal: Returns to lineup Sunday
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Grandal (hamstring) is hitting fifth and catching against the Royals on Sunday, Vinnie Duber of AllCHGO.com reports.
Grandal returns to the lineup after missing the last two games while resting his hamstring. The switch-hitting backstop will handle catching duties, so Seby Zavala retreats to the bench for Sunday's finale.
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White Sox's Yasmani Grandal: Remains out of lineup
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Grandal (hamstring) is not in the starting lineup Saturday versus Kansas City.
As expected, Grandal will remain on the bench Saturday as he tends to his ailing hamstring. Seby Zavala will draw another start behind the plate and bat ninth against the Royals.
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White Sox's Yasmani Grandal: Likely out next two games
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Grandal (hamstring) isn't starting Friday against the Royals and probably won't catch Saturday either, James Fegan of The Athletic reports.
White Sox manager Pedro Grifol said the team wanted to give Grandal time to rest his hamstring, which has been giving him problems over the past week. The veteran backstop is available to pinch hit, but Seby Zavala will start behind the dish until Grandal is fully recovered.
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White Sox's Yasmani Grandal: In Thursday's lineup
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Grandal (hamstring) is in the White Sox' lineup for Thursday's game versus the Guardians.
Grandal wasn't expected to play Thursday after his hamstring issue flared up Wednesday, but he's talked his way into the lineup at designated hitter. He'll bat fifth against Logan Allen.
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White Sox's Yasmani Grandal: Hamstring flares up
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White Sox manager Pedro Grifol said Wednesday that Grandal aggravated his right hamstring injury, James Fegan of The Athletic reports.
Grifol added that the 34-year-old backstop likely won't be in Thursday's lineup against Cleveland. Grandal is officially day-to-day, but there's a chance the team opts to place him on the injured list if his hamstring problems persist.
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White Sox's Yasmani Grandal: Returns to lineup
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Grandal (hamstring) is starting Tuesday against the Guardians.
Right hamstring tightness has kept Grandal out of Chicago's lineup for the past three games, but he's now ready to resume catching duties after a few days of rest. The 34-year-old backstop was slashing .296/.333/.353 in his last five games prior to injury.
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White Sox's Yasmani Grandal: Remains out Sunday
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Grandal (hamstring) is out of the lineup against the Astros on Sunday.
Grandal will miss another game Sunday while recovering from tightness in his hamstring. According to Vinnie Duber of AllCHGO.com, the veteran backstop should be available off the bench and is expected to return to the lineup Tuesday against Cleveland. Seby Zavala will handle catching duties in the series finale versus Houston.
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White Sox's Yasmani Grandal: Could return to lineup Sunday
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White Sox manager Pedro Grifol told reporters that Grandal (hamstring) could return to the lineup Sunday against the Astros after being scratched from the lineup Saturday, Scott Merkin of MLB.com reports.
"Better to be safe, yeah," Grifol said. "Especially with the off day on Monday. We'll reassess it tomorrow. If he can play [Sunday], I might put him in there. If not we'll give him the extra 48 hours so he can be ready to go on Tuesday." Grandal hurt his hamstring Thursday and sat out Friday's contest, and while he was originally in the lineup Saturday against Houston, the White Sox exercised additional caution with the late scratch. In order to take advantage of Monday's team off day, there's a strong chance Grandal won't be back in the lineup for Sunday's contest.
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White Sox's Yasmani Grandal: Scratched from lineup
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Grandal was scratched from the lineup for Saturday's game against Houston.
Grandal exited Thursday's game against the Royals with right hamstring tightness and sat out Friday, but he was initially pencilled in for a return Saturday. The White Sox haven't officially given a reason for their updated lineup, which now features Seby Zavala behind the plate, but it's likely that Grandal wound up needing at least one more day to recover.
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White Sox's Yasmani Grandal: Back in action Saturday
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Grandal (hamstring) is starting at catcher and batting seventh Saturday against the Astros, Vinnie Duber of AllCHGO.com reports.
This is excellent news, as Grandal's hamstring issue was indeed minor after being pulled from Thursday's game and sitting out Friday. Grandal is hitting .344 with three runs and two RBI in 10 games this month.
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White Sox's Yasmani Grandal: Not in Friday's lineup
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Grandal (hamstring) isn't starting Friday against the Astros, Vinnie Duber of AllCHGO.com reports.
Grandal was removed from Thursday's game against the Royals due to hamstring tightness, but the injury isn't expected to be particularly serious. He'll be out of the lineup for at least one game, as Seby Zavala will start behind the plate and bat seventh during Friday's series opener.
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White Sox's Yasmani Grandal: Injury not expected to be serious
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Manager Pedro Grifol said he expects Grandal (hamstring) to be "alright" after being removed from Thursday's game against the Royals, James Fegan of The Athletic reports.
Grandal went 2-for-2 with a double before he exited Thursday's contest with hamstring tightness. While the team is still waiting on a full medical report, the initial diagnosis suggests he will be in for a quick return.
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White Sox's Yasmani Grandal: Lifted with tight hamstring
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Grandal is being evaluated for right hamstring tightness after leaving Thursday's game against the Royals, Scott Merkin of MLB.com reports.
Grandal was pulled from the contest after running out a single in the top of the fourth inning. Beyond the hamstring issue, he also appeared to be stretching out his lower back following a double in the top of the second. Seby Zavala replaced him at catcher for the White Sox.
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White Sox's Yasmani Grandal: Exits game with injury
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Grandal was lifted from Thursday's game versus the Royals with an apparent injury, Daryl Van Schouwen of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.
After doubling in his first plate appearance, Grandal singled in the fourth inning but was then removed for a pinch runner. He was seen wincing after the first at-bat and has had a back issue in recent days, so it's possible it flared up on him Thursday. Seby Zavala took over behind the plate for Chicago.
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White Sox's Yasmani Grandal: Playing through back spasm
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Grandal will serve as the White Sox's designated hitter and No. 6 batter in Sunday's game against the Reds and may not catch for the next few days while he works through a minor back spasm, Daryl Van Schouwen of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.
Fortunately for Grandal, the White Sox have a regular spot available at DH after Eloy Jimenez (appendectomy) landed on the injured list Sunday, so the 34-year-old isn't expected to miss out on any starts on account of the back issue. Seby Zavala will serve as the White Sox's primary backstop until Grandal feels physically ready to resume duties behind the plate.
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White Sox's Yasmani Grandal: Slugs homer in win
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Grandal went 1-for-4 with a two-run homer and two runs scored in Sunday's 12-9 victory over the Rays.
Grandal sent a blast to straightaway center in the sixth inning to put the White Sox back in front 3-2. He also reached after being hit by a pitch and later scored as part of a seven-run ninth inning. It was his third long ball of the year, and he's well on his way to surpassing last year's total of only five home runs. The 34-year-old is now slashing .241/.323/.446 with 11 extra base hits, nine RBI, eight runs, and an 8:22 BB:K over 93 plate appearances.
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White Sox's Yasmani Grandal: Sitting out Friday
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Grandal is not in the White Sox' lineup for Friday's game versus the Rays.
Grandal returned to action Thursday after missing one game with a back issue, although it's not clear whether his absence Friday is injury-related. Seby Zavala will catch Lucas Giolito.
