Back in black; McCutchen mixes nostalgia and hope in return
Andrew McCutchen is embracing his second stint with the Pittsburgh PiratesAPRIL 7, 2023•ASSOCIATED PRESS
Yoán Moncada - Back in lineup FridayMoncada (foot) is starting at third base and batting cleanup for the White Sox in Friday's game versus the Pirates.
ImpactMoncada sat out Thursday after fouling a ball off his foot Wednesday, although it had been viewed more as a simple day of rest. He's off to a blazing start this season with a 1.302 OPS and two home runs in his first six contests.
APRIL 7, 2023•ROTOWIRE
Friday's TransactionsBASEBALL Major League Baseball American League CHICAGO WHITE SOX — Designated RHP Jose Ruiz for assignment.
APRIL 7, 2023•SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM
Lance Lynn - Battled cold symptoms ThursdayWhite Sox pitching coach Ethan Katz said Lynn was dealing with cold symptoms during his rough outing Thursday against the Giants, Daryl Van Schouwen of the Chicago Sun-Times report...
ImpactA bug has been going around the clubhouse, and the White Sox sure looked sluggish in what was a 16-6 loss to San Francisco. Lynn surrendered eight of those runs -- all earned -- over just 4.1 innings of work. He's showing a 9.00 ERA through two starts this season.
APRIL 7, 2023•ROTOWIRE
SF Giants outfielder Mitch Haniger suffered back tightness while rehabbing from oblique injury, still in 'early stages' of recoverySF Giants outfielder Mitch Haniger said Friday that back tightness interrupted his progress and provided a minor setback.
APRIL 7, 2023•MERCURYNEWS.COM
Royals-Giants prediction: Look for hot bats to stay on fireThe Giants keep hitting home runs and we’re riding the hot hand.
APRIL 7, 2023•INQUIRER.COM
Austin Slater - Could debut during road tripGiants manager Gabe Kapler said on Friday that Slater (hamstring) is likely to debut during the team's next road trip, John Shea of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.
ImpactThis puts him in line to return some time between April 14-19. Slater has been sidelined with a strained hamstring since March 16 and was just cleared for baseball activity Saturday. Once he returns, Slater will likely slide into an outfield depth role.
APRIL 7, 2023•ROTOWIRE
