LEURY GARCÍA NEWS

Makes fifth straight start at 2B Garcia started at second base and went 2-for-6 in Friday's 12-1 win over the Orioles.

Impact Nick Madrigal's season-ending hamstring injury opened up playing time at second base, which was initially taken by Danny Mendick. At the time of Madrigal's injury, Garcia was needed for outfield duty, but he's been the regular at second base as injured outfielders returned. Friday's start at second was Garcia's fifth consecutive, and he should be seen as the starter going forward.

JULY 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Drives in three in win Garcia went 3-for-4 with a home run, a triple, three RBI and an additional run scored in Wednesday's 6-1 win over the Twins.

Impact Garcia launched his second home run in five games, going 6-for-15 with nine RBI and five runs scored during that run. That coincides with his return to the lineup after missing two games with an undisclosed injury.

JULY 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Goes yard in loss Garcia started in right field and went 2-for-3 with a home run and three RBI in Saturday's 11-5 loss to the Tigers.

Impact Garcia returned to the starting lineup after dealing with an undisclosed injury that limited him to appearing only as a defensive replacement the last few days. He got the start in right field with a left-hander on the mound, as the White Sox make a normal practice of sitting Adam Eaton against southpaws. The home run was Garcia's second and continues a productive three-week stretch, during which he's batting .333 (15-for-45) with four extra-base hits, 12 RBI and eight runs over 15 games. With so many injuries in the lineup, a healthy Garcia could get five starts per week.

JULY 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Haase pair of 3-run HRs, inside-the-parker, Tigers top WSox

Eric Haase hit a three-run, inside-the-park homer and later cleared the fence for another three-run drive, leading the Detroit Tigers over the White Sox 11-5

JULY 3, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Returns to lineup Garcia (undisclosed) is starting Saturday's game against the Tigers.

Impact Garcia was scratched from the lineup for an undisclosed reason Thursday, but he'll start in right field and bat fifth in his return to the starting nine Saturday. He's gone 5-for-22 with a homer, two runs and four RBI across his last seven appearances.

JULY 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Remains out of starting nine Garcia (undisclosed) remains out of the starting lineup Friday against the Tigers.

Impact Garcia was scratched from Thursday's lineup but was able to enter late as a defensive replacement. It's not clear what he's dealing with at this point. He could be available off the bench again Friday, with further update possibly coming from the White Sox following the game. Danny Mendick will start at second base and bat ninth.

JULY 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Enters as defensive replacement Garcia (undisclosed) entered Thursday's game as a defensive replacement at third base.

Impact Garcia had been scratched from the original starting lineup due to an undisclosed injury but was called into duty after Yoan Moncada (hand) was removed from the game. Andrew Vaughn initially replaced Moncada at third base, so it would seem Garcia was good enough to play the field for a couple of innings, but the White Sox did not want to expose him to batting.

JULY 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Lynn scheduled to start for White Sox at Tigers

The White Sox will start Lance Lynn on Friday while the Tigers are expected to counter with Casey Mize

JULY 2, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Scratched from lineup Garcia was scratched from Thursday's lineup against the Twins for an undisclosed reason.

Impact Manager Tony La Russa said that Garcia will likely be available for Friday's series opener against Detroit, but the team didn't want to push him during the day game after Wednesday's night game, James Fegan of The Athletic reports. Danny Mendick will take his place at second base and bat eighth.

JULY 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Fills in at third Garcia started at third base in place of the injured Yoan Moncada (shoulder) and went 1-for-2 with a walk, two RBI and a run scored in Tuesday's 7-6 win over the Twins.

Impact Moncada's injury doesn't sound too serious, so this may be a one-game assignment for Garcia, who doesn't need to look far for his next starting assignment. With injuries to all three primary outfielders and second baseman Nick Madrigal, Garcia has appeared in 18 of 24 games thus far in the month of June. The versatile bench player has really come on of late with an .847 OPS over the last 12 contests.

JUNE 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Giolito scheduled to start as Chicago hosts Minnesota

The Twins will start Kenta Maeda on Tuesday and the White Sox are expected to counter with Lucas Giolito

JUNE 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Giolito expected to start for the White Sox against the Twins

The White Sox are expected to send Lucas Giolito to the mound Monday and the Twins will give Kenta Maeda the start

JUNE 28, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Opens scoring in win Garcia went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Wednesday's 4-3 win over Pittsburgh.

Impact Garcia's blast, his first of the season, kicked off the scoring in the second inning, as the White Sox snapped a five-game losing skid and salvaged the final game of their road trip. He started at second base, which has been occupied primarily by Danny Mendick since Nick Madrigal suffered a season-ending hamstring injury. Mendick was given a breather Wednesday amid a 1-for-14 skid. Garcia has caught fire the past month, batting .299 (20-for-67) with a .785 OPS while playing multiple positions in the outfield and infield.

JUNE 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Hits, scores in return Garcia went 1-for-4 with a run scored in Tuesday's 6-3 loss to the Pirates.

Impact Garcia returned to the lineup Tuesday after missing one game. He started in right field and may have an everyday role after the White Sox placed outfielder Adam Engel (hamstring) on the injured list. He joins Adam Eaton (hamstring), Billy Hamilton (groin), Eloy Jimenez (pectoral) and Luis Robert (hip) on the list of unavailable outfielders.

JUNE 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to lineup Garcia (knee) is batting sixth and playing right field Tuesday against the Pirates.

Impact Two days of rest appear to have been enough for Garcia's knee soreness to dissipate enough for him to play Tuesday. The 30-year-old, who has gone 8-for-20 with five RBI in his last six games, returns at a good time for the White Sox after Adam Engel (hamstring) landed on the injured list.

JUNE 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Resting knee Sunday Garcia is out of Sunday's lineup versus the Astros while dealing with knee soreness, Daryl Van Schouwen of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

Impact The 30-year-old missed some time earlier in the week with the knee issue but started Saturday's contest, though he's apparently still nursing the injury. Manager Tony La Russa said Garcia could play but "It's best not to push him," so the utility man will receive the day off ahead of Monday's scheduled off day.

JUNE 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Saturday Garcia (knee) will bat eighth and play right field Saturday against Houston.

Impact Garcia sat for the last two days while dealing with knee soreness, though there's no guarantee he'd be in the lineup even if healthy. He owns a poor .631 OPS on the season, though he's been much better over his last five games, going 8-for-17 with a pair of doubles.

JUNE 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with sore knee Garcia is dealing with a sore knee, Daryl Van Schouwen of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

Impact The injury could partially explain why Garcia finds himself on the bench for the second straight day Friday against the Astros. There's no guarantee he'd start even if healthy, however, as his previous three starts had come in place of Yoan Moncada at third base, but Moncada is now back from his illness.

JUNE 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Run at 3B could end Thursday Garcia started at third base in place of Yoan Moncada (illness) and went 1-for-4 with a run scored in Wednesday's 8-7 extra-inning win over the Rays.

Impact Garcia extended his hitting streak to five games with Wednesday's knock, and he's batting .324 (12-for-37) during a stretch of nine consecutive starts. The last three of those starts have come at third base for Moncada, who is expected to return Thursday. That should end Garcia's run at the hot corner, but he's available for duty at second base, shortstop and any of the three outfield spots if needed.

JUNE 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Fills in at 3B Garcia started at third base in place of the unavailable Yoan Moncada (illness) and went 2-for-3 with a run scored in Tuesday's 3-0 win over Tampa Bay.

Impact Moncada sat out a second straight game due to a sinus infection and is not expected to play Wednesday. Garcia, who made his eighth straight start Tuesday, has filled in at third while Moncada gets over the infection. He's slashing .370/.452/.519 with seven RBI and six runs scored during this eight-game stretch as a starter. With second baseman Nick Madrigal (hamstring) done for the season and outfielders Eloy Jimenez (pectoral) and Luis Robert (hip) out through August, a super-utility player like Garcia could get regular at-bats through the end of the season.

JUNE 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Keuchel crisp thru 7, leads White Sox past Rays 3-0

Dallas Keuchel pitched seven innings of crisp four-hit ball to win his fifth straight decision, leading the Chicago White Sox past the Tampa Bay Rays 3-0

JUNE 16, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

MLB-best Rays power past White Sox; Glasnow exits early

Austin Meadows, Brandon Lowe and Randy Arozarena homered, and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Chicago White Sox 5-2 for their fourth straight win

JUNE 15, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Plates two runs Garcia went 2-for-4 with a double, two RBI and a walk in Sunday's win over the Tigers.

Impact Garcia is only hitting .244 with a .615 OPS on the season, but he made his presence felt after reaching base three times Sunday -- something he's accomplished just five times all season long. He's now posted back-to-back multi-hit games and has hit safely in three of Chicago's last four games.

JUNE 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Rodón takes no-hitter into 7th; White Sox sweep Tigers

Carlos Rodón took a no-hitter into the seventh inning, and the Chicago White Sox completed a three-game sweep of the Detroit Tigers with a 4-1 win

JUNE 13, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Productive at plate in big win Garcia went 2-for-3 with two walks, three RBI and two runs scored in Saturday's 15-2 win over Detroit.

Impact Garcia drove in a pair with a single in the second inning and added a bases-loaded walk in the fifth. The light-hitting utilityman is slashing only .238/.299/.298 with no home runs, 22 RBI, 25 runs scored and two stolen bases across 189 plate appearances. While he doesn't have an everyday job at one position, his versatility will allow him to find ways into the lineup regularly. Garcia is most likely to split time at second base with Danny Mendick while Nick Madrigal (hamstring) is out.

JUNE 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE