YASMANI GRANDAL NEWS

Three hits in Wednesday's win Grandal went 3-for-5 with a double in Wednesday's 8-4 win over the Dodgers.

Impact Grandal has gone 8-for-29 (.276) in June despite hitting safely in just four of nine contests. The catcher remains the White Sox's top option behind the dish with a steady .268/.328/.410 slash line, five home runs, 18 RBI and 15 runs scored over 201 plate appearances. Grandal has a career-worst 7.5 percent walk rate, but it's not holding him back much in 2023.

JUNE 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out of lineup Grandal is not in the starting lineup Sunday against the Marlins.

Impact Grandal will get a breather for the series finale against Miami. Seby Zavala will catch Lucas Giolito and hit ninth while Grandal takes a breather Sunday.

JUNE 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Launches solo shot Grandal went 3-for-4 with a solo homer in Friday's win over Miami.

Impact Grandal's second-inning home run opened the game's scoring and was his first long ball since May 23. In nine games since then, he was stuck in a 4-for-31 (.129) rut. The veteran catcher is now slashing .263/.330/.404 with 14 extra-base hits and 17 RBI through 188 plate appearances.

JUNE 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting out afternoon game Grandal is not in the lineup for the first game of Thursday's doubleheader against the Yankees.

Impact It will be the second straight game on the bench for Grandal, although he will surely catch during the nightcap. Seby Zavala will be behind the plate for the matinee.

JUNE 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out again Wednesday Grandal is out of the lineup Wednesday against the Yankees.

Impact Seby Zavala will catch and bat ninth after slugging two home runs and tallying three total RBI to help the White Sox win 3-2 over the Yankees on Tuesday. It seems like a case of manager Pedro Grifol simply riding the hot hand, as Grandal has far out-hit Zavala over the course of the year.

JUNE 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting out Tuesday Grandal isn't in the White Sox's lineup for Tuesday's game against the Angels.

Impact Grandal is battling through an 0-for-10 stretch at the plate in his last three games, and he holds just a .549 OPS over the last two weeks. The White Sox will instead give Seby Zavala a shot behind the plate Tuesday, who will bat ninth.

MAY 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Taking seat Monday Grandal is not in the lineup for Monday's tilt versus the Angels, Daryl Van Schouwen of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

Impact Grandal had started the last three contests but will start this one on the bench. Seby Zavala will catch Michael Kopech.

MAY 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Resting Wednesday Grandal is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Guardians.

Impact Grandal will get a breather for a day game Wednesday after he started behind the plate in each of the White Sox's previous three contests. Seby Zavala will form a battery with starting pitcher Michael Kopech in the series finale.

MAY 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to lineup Sunday Grandal (hamstring) is hitting fifth and catching against the Royals on Sunday, Vinnie Duber of AllCHGO.com reports.

Impact Grandal returns to the lineup after missing the last two games while resting his hamstring. The switch-hitting backstop will handle catching duties so Seby Zavala retreats to the bench for Sunday's finale.

MAY 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Remains out of lineup Grandal (hamstring) is not in the starting lineup Saturday versus Kansas City.

Impact As expected, Grandal will remain on the bench Saturday as he tends to his ailing hamstring. Seby Zavala will draw another start behind the plate and bat ninth against the Royals.

MAY 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Likely out next two games Grandal (hamstring) isn't starting Friday against the Royals and probably won't catch Saturday either, James Fegan of The Athletic reports.

Impact White Sox manager Pedro Grifol said the team wanted to give Grandal time to rest his hamstring, which has been giving Grandal problems over the past week. He is available for a pinch-hit opportunity, but Seby Zavala will be the one behind the dish for the time being.

MAY 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

In Thursday's lineup Grandal (hamstring) is in the White Sox' lineup for Thursday's game versus the Guardians.

Impact Grandal wasn't expected to play Thursday after his hamstring issue flared up Wednesday, but he's talked his way into the lineup at designated hitter. He'll bat fifth against Logan Allen.

MAY 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Hamstring flares up White Sox manager Pedro Grifol said Wednesday that Grandal aggravated his right hamstring injury, James Fegan of The Athletic reports.

Impact Grifol added that the 34-year-old backstop likely won't be in Thursday's lineup against Cleveland. Grandal is officially day-to-day, but there's a chance the team opts to place him on the injured list if his hamstring problems persist.

MAY 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to lineup Grandal (hamstring) is starting Tuesday against the Guardians.

Impact Right hamstring tightness has kept Grandal out of Chicago's lineup for the past three games, but he's now ready to resume catching duties after a few days of rest. The 34-year-old backstop was slashing .296/.333/.353 in his last five games prior to injury.

MAY 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Remains out Sunday Grandal (hamstring) is out of the lineup against the Astros on Sunday.

Impact Grandal will miss another game Sunday while recovering from tightness in his hamstring. The veteran backstop could return to the lineup Tuesday against Cleveland, but for now Seby Zavala will handle catching duties.

MAY 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

James Fegan: Yasmani Grandal was scratched due to some... - The Athletic Yasmani Grandal was scratched due to some lingering discomfort in his right hamstring. He might not play Sunday, but Pedro Grifol thinks rig...

MAY 13, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Could return to lineup Sunday White Sox manager Pedro Grifol told reporters that Grandal (hamstring) could return to the lineup Sunday against the Astros after being scratched from the lineup Saturday, Scott Me...

Impact "Better to be safe, yeah," Grifol said. "Especially with the off-day on Monday. We'll reassess it tomorrow. If he can play [Sunday], I might put him in there. If not we'll give him the extra 48 hours so he can be ready to go on Tuesday." Grandal hurt his hamstring Thursday and sat out Friday's contest, and while he was originally in the lineup for Saturday's contest, the White Sox have decided to take precaution. There's a very good chance he won't be back in the lineup for Sunday's contest, either.

MAY 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scratched from lineup Grandal was scratched from the lineup for Saturday's game against Houston.

Impact Grandal exited Thursday's game against the Royals with right hamstring tightness and sat out Friday, but he was initially pencilled in for a return Saturday. The White Sox haven't officially given a reason for their updated lineup, which now features Seby Zavala behind the plate, but it's likely that Grandal wound up needing at least one more day to recover.

MAY 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Back in action Saturday Grandal (hamstring) is starting at catcher and batting seventh Saturday against the Astros, Vinnie Duber of AllCHGO.com reports.

Impact This is excellent news, as Grandal's hamstring issue was indeed minor. He was pulled from Thursday's game and sat out Friday. Grandal is hitting .344 with three runs and two RBI in 10 games this month.

MAY 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

James Fegan: Yasmani Grandal could still hit the IL for his... - The Athletic Yasmani Grandal could still hit the IL for his right hamstring issue, but Pedro Grifol said having three catchers means they won't rush the...

MAY 12, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Not in Friday's lineup Grandal (hamstring) isn't starting Friday against the Astros, Vinnie Duber of AllCHGO.com reports.

Impact Grandal was removed from Thursday's game against the Royals due to hamstring tightness, but the injury isn't expected to be particularly serious. He'll be out of the lineup for at least one game, as Seby Zavala will start behind the plate and bat seventh during Friday's series opener.

MAY 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Injury not expected to be serious Manager Pedro Grifol said he expects Grandal (hamstring) to be "alright," James Fegan of The Athletic reports.

Impact Grandal exited Thursday's game against the Royals with hamstring tightness. While the team was still waiting on a full medical report, initial reports suggest he will be in for a quick return.

MAY 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

James Fegan: Yasmani Grandal doubled off the wall in center... - The Athletic Yasmani Grandal doubled off the wall in center in his first at-bat and singled to left in his second, and didn't look comfortable running th...

MAY 11, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Lifted with tight hamstring Grandal is being evaluated for right hamstring tightness, Scott Merkin of MLB.com reports.

Impact Grandal was pulled from Thursday's game against the Royals after running out a single in the top of the fourth inning. Beyond the hamstring issue, he also appeared to be stretching out his lower back following a double in the top of the second. Seby Zavala replaced him at catcher for the White Sox.

MAY 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Exits game with injury Grandal was lifted from Thursday's game versus the Royals with an apparent injury, Daryl Van Schouwen of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

Impact After doubling in his first plate appearance, Grandal singled in the fourth inning but was then removed for a pinch-runner. He was seen wincing after the first at-bat and has had a back issue in recent days, so it's possible that flared up on him. Seby Zavala took his spot.

MAY 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE