AUGUST 10, 2020 • THEATHLETIC.COM
YASMANI GRANDAL #6 - CATCHER - PITTSBURGH PIRATES
9 HR •
27 RBI •
.228 AVG
9 HR
27 RBI
.228 AVG
White Sox observations on Lucas Giolito, Yasmani Grandal and Zack Burdi Notes on Giolito's changeup, Grandal's slow start and Burdi's mechanical changes.
Back in lineup Saturday Grandal (foot) is starting Saturday's game against Cleveland.
Impact Grandal was held out of Friday's win while dealing with a minor foot issue. However, he'll reclaim his spot in the starting lineup for the second game of the series, batting fourth.
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Battling minor foot issue Grandal's absence from the lineup for Friday's game against Cleveland is due to an irritation in his left foot, Scott Merkin of MLB.com reports.
Impact The issue is evidently a minor one, as Grandal will be available off the bench and is expected to return to the lineup Saturday. James McCann starts behind the plate in his absence.
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Day off Friday Grandal will sit Friday against Cleveland.
Impact Grandal has handled a heavy workload for a backstop so far this season, as Friday will be just his third time out of the lineup in the team's 14 games. He's been used three times as a designated hitter, which keeps him in the lineup while resting his legs. James McCann takes over behind the plate Friday, while Zack Collins serves as the DH.
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Collects two RBI Grandal went 2-for-5 with a double, two runs scored, two RBI and a walk during Saturday's 11-5 win over the Royals.
Impact The 31-year-old has been off to a slow start as he was 2-for-17 with zero extra-base hits entering Saturday's contest, but he was able to double up his hit total in Kansas City. There's a chance Grandal gives way to James McCann behind the plate for Sunday's series finale since it's a day game following a night game.
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Allows run in second save Hand earned the save in Game 1 of Tuesday's doubleheader against the White Sox after allowing one run on two hits while recording one strikeout during the ninth inning.
Impact The left-hander gave up a leadoff double to Tim Anderson but retired the next two batters, only to surrender an RBI single to Yasmani Grandal. Hand earned a save in both his appearances this season and has allowed one run on two hits and zero walks while striking out four over two frames.
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Out of Game 2 lineup Grandal is not in the lineup for Game 2 of Tuesday's doubleheader against Cleveland.
Impact Grandal started behind the plate for Game 1 and went 1-for-5 with an RBI and three strikeouts. James McCann will be the catcher for Carlos Rodon in the nightcap.
JULY 28, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
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