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YASMANI GRANDAL #6 - CATCHER - PITTSBURGH PIRATES
9 HR •
27 RBI •
.228 AVG
9 HR
27 RBI
.228 AVG
Playing through back spasm Grandal will serve as the White Sox's designated hitter and No. 6 batter in Sunday's game against the Reds and may not catch for the next few days while he works through a minor ba...
Impact Fortunately for Grandal, the White Sox have a regular spot available at DH after Eloy Jimenez (appendectomy) landed on the injured list Sunday, so the 34-year-old isn't expected to miss out on any starts on account of the back issue. Seby Zavala will serve as the White Sox's primary backstop until Grandal feels physically ready to resume duties behind the plate.
MAY 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Slugs homer in win Grandal went 1-for-4 with a two-run homer and two runs scored in Sunday's 12-9 victory over the Rays.
Impact Grandal sent a blast to straightaway center in the sixth inning to put the White Sox back in front 3-2. He also reached after being hit by a pitch and later scored as part of a seven-run ninth inning. It was his third long ball of the year, and he's well on his way to surpassing last year's total after only managing five home runs. The 34-year-old is now slashing .241/.323/.446 with 11 extra base hits, nine RBI, eight runs, and an 8:22 BB:K over 93 plate appearances.
MAY 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Sitting out Friday Grandal is not in the White Sox' lineup for Friday's game versus the Rays.
Impact Grandal returned to action Thursday after missing one game with a back issue, although it's not clear whether his absence Friday is injury-related. Seby Zavala will catch Lucas Giolito.
APRIL 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Returns to lineup Grandal (back) has returned to the White Sox' lineup for Thursday's game against the Rays.
Impact Grandal missed Wednesday's game with back spasms, but it wound up being just a one-day absence. The veteran catcher will bat fifth against the Rays' Shane McClanahan.
APRIL 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Out with back spasms Grandal (back) is not in the starting lineup Wednesday versus the Blue Jays.
Impact The veteran catcher is dealing with back spasms and will now be forced to miss at least one contest while he nurses the injury. Grandal will be replaced in the lineup by Seby Zavala, who will bat seventh in the series finale with Toronto.
APRIL 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
James Fegan: Yasmani Grandal left Tuesday's game with what... - The Athletic Yasmani Grandal left Tuesday's game with what manager Pedro Grifol described as a back spasm. He was replaced by Seby Zavala, who will start...
APRIL 26, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Dealing with back spasms White Sox manager Pedro Grifol told reporters that Grandal left Tuesday's loss to the Blue Jays with back spasms and he's considered day-to-day, James Fegan of The Athletic reports...
Impact The backstop was replaced by Seby Zavala in the 7-0 loss. Grifol believes that Grandal could catch in an emergency, and he doesn't believe that the team will have to make a roster move. It sounds likely that Grandal will miss Wednesday's game against Toronto at this point.
APRIL 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Receives Sunday off Grandal is out of the lineup for Sunday's game at Tampa Bay.
Impact Grandal went 4-for-17 with a two doubles, a solo homer and two additional runs while starting the past five games, and he'll take a seat for Sunday's series finale in Tampa Bay. Seby Zavala will receive the start behind the plate against Rays righty Zach Eflin.
APRIL 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Tallies second homer Grandal went 1-for-3 with a walk and a solo home run Saturday against the Rays.
Impact Grandal took Shane McClanahan yard in the fifth inning to tally his second homer of the season. It was his first long ball since Opening Day, though he has nine total extra-base hits across 72 plate appearances to begin 2023. That stands in contrast to last season when he managed only 12 total extra-base knocks in 376 plate appearances.
APRIL 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Multi-hit effort against Rays Grandal went 2-for-4 with a double, a walk and two runs scored Friday against the Rays.
Impact Grandal reached base in each of his first two plate appearances and came around to score on each occasion. He now has five multi-hit performances across 16 starts this season, which has led to a strong .279 average. Grandal has homered only once but also has seven doubles, allowing him to tally six RBI and five runs scored across 68 plate appearances.
APRIL 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Runners 'definitely got the advantage,' but Chicago White Sox catcher Yasmani Grandal is working to stop them The Chicago White Sox knew they’ d be tested facing a team on the go like Baltimore. The Orioles entered the weekend series at Guaranteed Ra...
APRIL 17, 2023 • DENVERPOST.COM
Not in lineup vs. Orioles Grandal is not in the lineup for Sunday's contest against the Orioles, Vinnie Duber of AllCHGO.com reports.
Impact Grandal gets a day of rest after going 3-for-5 and driving in a run in the extra-innings win over the Orioles on Saturday. Seby Zavala is behind the plate and hitting eighth in his place.
APRIL 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Yasmani Grandal, Óscar Colás help White Sox outscore Orioles in 10th inning for a victory - The Boston Globe Baltimore third baseman Ramón Urías left the game in the seventh inning after being struck in the helmet. In San Diego, Brewers reliever Gus...
APRIL 15, 2023 • BOSTONGLOBE.COM
Colás' RBI single in 10th gives White Sox win over Orioles
Chicago's Yasmani Grandal tied the game in the 10th inning with a bloop RBI double and Óscar Colás followed it up with a game-ending RBI single to give the White Sox a 7-6 win over...APRIL 15, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
White Sox lose Anderson but hold on to beat Twins 4-3
Hanser Alberto hit a three-run homer, Dylan Cease had another strong outing against the Minnesota Twins and the Chicago White Sox held on to beat Minnesota 4-3APRIL 10, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
White Sox slug their way past McCutchen, Pirates 11-5
Yasmani Grandal, Luis Robert, Oscar Colás had two hits and drove in two runs each to lead the Chicago White Sox past the Pittsburgh Pirates 11-5APRIL 9, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Getting a day off Grandal is not in the White Sox' lineup for Thursday's contest versus the Giants.
Impact Grandal will get some rest after catching three straight and five of the first six games this season. Seby Zavala will catch Lance Lynn.
APRIL 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
James Fegan: Yasmani Grandal is off for a day game after a... - The Athletic Yasmani Grandal is off for a day game after a night game, which is typical for catchers. "We want Yas to get the bulk of the catching but th...
APRIL 1, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Resting Saturday Grandal will head to the bench for Saturday's game against Houston.
Impact Grandal went 2-for-8 with a homer in the first two games of the year, but it's no surprise that the veteran catcher isn't being asked to crouch for three straight days this early in the year. Seby Zavala takes over behind the plate, catching for Lucas Giolito.
APRIL 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Slams clutch homer Grandal went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Thursday's 3-2 victory over the Astros.
Impact The White Sox were unable to get on the scoreboard through seven innings before Grandal broke through with a 401-foot solo shot off Rafael Montero in the eighth. The veteran backstop experienced a dramatic decline in power last season with just five homers in 376 plate appearances, so this was a promising start to the campaign. Grandal's fantasy stock has fallen dramatically due to his struggles in 2022, but it's worth remembering that he hit at least 22 long balls each campaign (aside from the shortened 2020 season) from 2016 to 2021.
MARCH 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Vaughn's double lifts White Sox over Astros 3-2 in opener
Andrew Vaughn’s tiebreaking, two-run double in the ninth inning lifted the Chicago White Sox to a 3-2 win over the defending World Series champion Houston Astros in their season op...MARCH 31, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Good exhibition season Grandal has a .902 OPS across 30 plate appearances during Cactus League action.
Impact Grandal is coming off a disastrous 2022 season, during which he slashed just .202/.301/.269 across 376 plate appearances. While it's difficult to make the case for a 34-year-old catcher to bounce back, Grandal has had a promising spring performance that is highlighted by three doubles and a home run. He should head into the season as Chicago's starting backstop.
MARCH 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Chicago White Sox catcher Yasmani Grandal works out during a spring training baseball practice, Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2023, in Phoenix Chicago White Sox catcher Yasmani Grandal works out during a spring training baseball practice, Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2023, in Phoenix. (AP Ph...
FEBRUARY 24, 2023 • DENVERPOST.COM
Grandal moving forward in gearing up for 2023 GLENDALE, Ariz. -- Many topics were covered by Yasmani Grandal during his first Spring Training media session. But the veteran White Sox cat...
FEBRUARY 19, 2023 • MLB.COM
