White Sox sit CF Robert (hand) as precaution
Robert, who had his first career multiple-home run game on Monday, was injured attempting to make a diving catch. The 23-year-old rookie was replaced in center field on Wednesday by Adam Engel. Robert is batting .276 with five home runs and 13 RBIs in 87 at-bats this season. Catcher Yasmani Grandal is also not in the starting lineup Wednesday.
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White Sox outfielder Luis Robert remained out of the lineup on Wednesday as Chicago hosted the Detroit Tigers. Robert left the game Tuesday with right hand soreness and X-rays were negative. Robert, who had his first career multiple-home run game on Monday, was injured attempting to make a diving catch.
The 23-year-old rookie was replaced in center field on Wednesday by Adam Engel. Robert is batting .276 with five home runs and 13 RBIs in 87 at-bats this season.
Catcher Yasmani Grandal is also not in the starting lineup Wednesday. White Sox manager Rick Renteria said both players should be considered day-to-day. Grandal did not play Tuesday after leaving Monday's game with back tightness.
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