Top Ad
I DIG Radio
www.idigradio.com
Listen live to the best music from around the world!
I DIG Style
www.idigstyle.com
Learn about the latest fashion styles and more...

White Sox's Robert sits with hamstring tightness

Written by 
Published in Baseball
Sunday, 30 April 2023 12:26

CHICAGO -- White Sox center fielder Luis Robert Jr. was out of the starting lineup Sunday, one day after he was pulled from a loss to Tampa Bay because he failed to hustle up the line on a grounder.

Robert jogged to first after he bounced to pitcher Calvin Faucher in the first inning Saturday, leading to a round of boos from the home crowd. First-year manager Pedro Grifol replaced Robert with a pinch hitter in the second.

The White Sox went on to a 12-3 loss to the Rays, extending their slide to 10 in a row.

Robert said he was trying to play through some right hamstring tightness and should have let Grifol know how he was feeling. Grifol said Robert's hamstring tightness -- not his lack of hustle on the first-inning play -- was the reason he was out of the lineup Sunday.

"When we are struggling as a ballclub like that, I think it's human nature for them to want to be a part of us getting back on track. And I think he felt like he could play and help us," Grifol said before the series finale against the Rays. "The problem is there was no communication."

The 25-year-old Robert, one of the team's top sluggers, is off to a difficult start. He is batting just .102 (6 for 59) with 21 strikeouts in his last 16 games.

Grifol said he spoke to Robert on Saturday night and again Sunday.

"I can't stress this enough, we're talking about a guy who works their butt off, plays hard every day and wants to win games, crashing into walls in the outfield, going from gap to gap," Grifol said. "We're not talking about a guy that this is a common occurrence here. It's just a communication thing. It's just a mistake. That's it."

Andrew Benintendi also was out of the lineup after the outfielder was hit by a pitch Friday. But Grifol said Benintendi was feeling much better and the manager was optimistic about him playing Tuesday against Minnesota.

Shortstop Tim Anderson and infielder Hanser Alberto also are expected to return for the opener of the three-game set against the Twins. Anderson and Alberto are on rehab assignments with Triple-A Charlotte.

Anderson, a two-time All-Star and the 2019 American League batting champion, sprained his left knee April 10 at Minnesota. Alberto is coming back from a strained left quad.

Read 69 times

Soccer

Alves reports for weekly Barcelona court visit

Alves reports for weekly Barcelona court visit

EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsFormer Brazil footballer Dani Alves on Thursday checked in at a Bar...

Fulham stadium plans include rooftop pool

Fulham stadium plans include rooftop pool

EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsFulham have unveiled lavish plans for their redeveloped Riverside S...

Liverpool, Utd campaign to combat tragedy abuse

Liverpool, Utd campaign to combat tragedy abuse

EmailPrintLiverpool and Manchester United have jointly launched an education programme through their...

2026 FIFA


2028 LOS ANGELES OLYMPIC

UEFA

Basketball

Hornets shut down LaMelo (ankle) for season

Hornets shut down LaMelo (ankle) for season

EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsCharlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball will not play again this season...

Lawyer: Ex-G Leaguer won't face death penalty

Lawyer: Ex-G Leaguer won't face death penalty

EmailPrintFormer G League player Chance Comanche, who was charged with the murder of a woman whose b...

Baseball

Scherzer encouraged by rehab, eyes earlier return

Scherzer encouraged by rehab, eyes earlier return

EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsARLINGTON, Texas -- As the Texas Rangers begin defense of their fir...

Sources: Rays' Franco on administrative leave

Sources: Rays' Franco on administrative leave

EmailPrintTampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco was placed on paid administrative leave through Jun...

Sports Leagues

  • FIFA

    Fédération Internationale de Football Association
  • NBA

    National Basketball Association
  • ATP

    Association of Tennis Professionals
  • MLB

    Major League Baseball
  • ITTF

    International Table Tennis Federation
  • NFL

    Nactional Football Leagues
  • FISB

    Federation Internationale de Speedball

About Us

I Dig® is a leading global brand that makes it more enjoyable to surf the internet, conduct transactions and access, share, and create information.  Today I Dig® attracts millions of users every month.r

 

Phone: (800) 737. 6040
Fax: (800) 825 5558
Website: www.idig.com
Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Affiliated