YASMANI GRANDAL NEWS

Exits with knee injury Grandal was removed from Tuesday's game against the Yankees with left knee soreness.

Impact Grandal previously missed time in June due to soreness in his right knee, and now his left knee is giving him problems as well. He's officially listed as day-to-day, suggesting the injury may not be too severe, but more information will likely come after Tuesday's game.

AUGUST 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

White Sox catcher Grandal leaves game against Yankees with sore left knee

White Sox catcher Yasmani Grandal left Chicago’s game against the New York Yankees because of a sore left knee

AUGUST 9, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Tim Anderson slapped by teammate Yasmani Grandal before All-Star break Chicago White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson reportedly was involved in a physical altercation with his teammate, catcher Yasmani Grandal, less...

AUGUST 8, 2023 • NYPOST.COM

Reclaims top catching job Grandal will start at catcher and bat seventh in Sunday's game against the Guardians, Daryl Van Schouwen of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

Impact After sitting out a stretch of three straight games from last Sunday through Wednesday, Grandal has now picked up starts behind the plate in four straight contests. Though Grandal is holding down an unremarkable .688 OPS for the season, the White Sox still appear to be viewing him as a superior option at catcher than Seby Zavala.

AUGUST 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

On bench again Wednesday Grandal is not in the lineup Wednesday against the Rangers.

Impact Grandal hasn't drawn a start since Saturday, though he came off the bench Tuesday and there's no word of any new physical issue. Seby Zavala will catch again and bat ninth Wednesday versus Texas.

AUGUST 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

On bench Sunday Grandal is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Guardians.

Impact Grandal has a .250/.318/.425 slash line since the All-Star break and will sit Sunday for the second time in Chicago's past three games. Seby Zavala will receive another start behind the plate and bat ninth.

JULY 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Day off Friday Grandal isn't in the White Sox's lineup Friday against Cleveland, Vinnie Duber of AllCHGO.com reports.

Impact After going 1-for-4 with a run scored during Thursday's loss to the Guardians, Grandal will take a seat to begin Friday's contest. Seby Zavala will take over behind the dish and bat ninth.

JULY 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sits after eight straight starts Grandal is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Cubs.

Impact Grandal will get a breather after he had started each of the last eight games at either designated hitter, first base or catcher. Now that the White Sox have all of their key position players healthy, Grandal's opportunities at DH and first base will likely become more scarce moving forward, though he should continue to play ahead of Seby Zavala at catcher.

JULY 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Austin Riley and Freddie Freeman lead Ben Verlander's MLB team of the week

FOX Sports' Ben Verlander unveiled his first post-All-Star team of the week, which features Austin Riley and Freddie Freeman.

JULY 24, 2023

Regaining playing time Grandal went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run and a walk Friday against the Twins.

Impact Grandal began losing playing time to Seby Zavala in early July, but he has now started six of the team's last seven games. Three of those came at designated hitter with Eloy Jimenez sidelined, but Grandal has started consecutive games at catcher since Jimenez has returned. He's homered twice in 20 at-bats across his last six games, though he is striking out at a 34.8 percent clip.

JULY 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Grandal's 2-run double in 4-run 6th lifts White Sox to 6-2 win as Quintana makes Mets debut

Yasmani Grandal started a four-run sixth inning with a two-run double that followed Pete Alonso’s error and the Chicago White Sox beat New York 6-2 in José Quintana’s Mets debut

JULY 20, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Serving as injury fill in Grandal went 2-for-3 with a solo home run, two walks, three RBI and three runs scored Tuesday against the Mets.

Impact Grandal has lost out on playing time to Seby Zavala behind the plate since early July, though he's started three of the last four games thanks to the absence of Eloy Jimenez (groin). While he contributed to a furious White Sox rally Tuesday with his seventh homer of the season, Grandal figures to shift back to limited playing time upon Jimenez's return -- anticipated in the coming days.

JULY 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Losing work to Zavala Grandal is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Cardinals.

Impact Grandal is on the bench for the second straight day and for the fifth time in seven games, perhaps signaling that there's been a changing of the guard atop the depth chart at catcher. Seby Zavala will pick up another turn behind the dish in place of Grandal, who has turned in an underwhelming .594 OPS since the beginning of June and has also taken a step back defensively in 2023.

JULY 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out of lineup Grandal will sit Saturday against St. Louis.

Impact Grandal finds himself on the bench for the fourth time in six games. He's been in a slump recently, slasing .174/.255/.239 across his last 17 games. Seby Zavala will get the start behind the plate.

JULY 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting Game 2 Grandal is not in the lineup for the second game of Thursday's doubleheader against the Blue Jays.

Impact Grandal went 0-for-4 with three strikeouts in the first game while playing behind the plate. He'll give way to Seby Zavala, who is hitting ninth in the order.

JULY 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Absent from lineup Grandal is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game versus the Blue Jays.

Impact It looks to be a routine day off for the veteran catcher. Seby Zavala will catch Lucas Giolito while Grandal gets some rest.

JULY 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Not starting Sunday Grandal is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against Oakland.

Impact Grandal started the last three games and will take a seat after he went 3-for-13 with two walks, two RBI and two runs. Seby Zavala will work behind the plate Sunday.

JULY 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Not starting Wednesday Grandal isn't in the White Sox's lineup Wednesday against the Angels.

Impact Grandal is 3-for-9 with a home run over his last four games and will receive a day off Wednesday. Seby Zavala will take over behind the dish and bat ninth.

JUNE 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

On bench Monday Grandal is not in the lineup Monday against the Angels.

Impact Seby Zavala will catch and bat ninth. This looks to be a routine day off for Grandal, who missed some time last week with a sore right knee but started behind the plate both Saturday and Sunday versus Boston.

JUNE 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Homers in return Grandal went 1-for-4 with a solo home run Saturday against the Red Sox.

Impact Grandal missed the White Sox's last two games with right knee soreness, though he returned and homered in his first at-bat. It was his sixth long ball of the campaign and third in his last 23 games. While he's well off pace of the peaks in his career, Grandal has already surpassed his homer total for the entirety of the 2022 campaign.

JUNE 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Unavailable Friday Grandal (knee) is not in the starting lineup Friday versus the Red Sox.

Impact Grandal will miss a second straight game Friday as he nurses a sore right knee. Seby Zavala will enter the lineup at catcher and bat ninth in the series opener with Boston.

JUNE 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with knee soreness Grandal was scratched from Wednesday's lineup due to right knee soreness.

Impact Grandal is out of Wednesday's contest but is officially listed as day-to-day, so his injury is likely nothing too severe. The White Sox have an off day Thursday, so Grandal will benefit from an extra day of rest before potentially returning Friday against Boston.

JUNE 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scratched from lineup Grandal was scratched from Wednesday's lineup against the Rangers, Daryl Van Schouwen of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

Impact It's unclear at the moment why Grandal was taken out of the White Sox's lineup, but the team should provide an explanation relatively soon. In the meantime, Seby Zavala will take Grandal's spot behind the plate and bat ninth.

JUNE 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Remains on bench Grandal will sit Saturday against Seattle.

Impact Grandal grabbed five hits across the last two games against the Dodgers, but his reward has been to sit for the first two games against the Mariners. Seby Zavala remains the starter behind the plate.

JUNE 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Not in lineup Friday Grandal is not in the lineup Friday against the Mariners.

Impact Grandal went 5-for-10 in the final two games of Chicago's previous series against the Dodgers, but he'll grab some rest Friday night in Seattle. Seby Zavala is starting at catcher and bating ninth for the White Sox.

JUNE 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE