Perez homer carries AL East-leading Rays past Orioles 4-3
AUGUST 27, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
EDWIN ENCARNACIÓN
White Sox hit 4 more homers, rip Pirates 10-3
José Abreu hit his seventh homer in five games, Dallas Keuchel pitched six dominant innings, and the surging Chicago White Sox pounded the Pittsburgh Pirates 10-3 for their ninth w...AUGUST 26, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Out of Sunday's lineup Encarnacion is not in the lineup Sunday against the Cubs.
Impact Encarnacion will take a seat in the series finale after going 1-for-13 with six strikeouts over the last three games. Yasmani Grandal will serve as the designated hitter Sunday, while James McCann receives a start behind the plate.
AUGUST 23, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Swats pair of solo shots Encarnacion went 2-for-4 with two solo home runs in Wednesday's 5-3 win over the Tigers.
Impact Encarnacion went yard in the second and eighth innings. The designated hitter is up to four homers, five RBI, and seven runs scored through 16 contests this year. He's struggled with a .179/.246/.411 slash line.
AUGUST 20, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Abreu, Encarnacion homer in 8th, lift ChiSox past Tigers 5-3
Jose Abreu hit a tie-breaking homer in the eighth inning, then Edwin Encarnacion followed with his second solo shot of the game to lift the Chicago White Sox over the Detroit Tiger...AUGUST 20, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
White Sox hit 4 straight HRs vs Cardinals reliever in debut
The Chicago White Sox tied a major league record with four consecutive home runs, all against reliever Roel Ramirez in his major league debut, and went on to beat the St. Louis Car...AUGUST 16, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Cardinals RP allows 4 straight HRs vs White Sox in ML debut
St. Louis Cardinals reliever Roel Ramirez became the first pitcher to allow four straight home runs in his major league debut when the Chicago White Sox hit him around in the fifth...AUGUST 16, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Not in lineup for second game Encarnacion isn't in the lineup for Game 2 of Saturday's doubleheader against the Cardinals.
Impact Encarnacion went 0-for-3 in the first game of Saturday's twin bill, but he'll get a breather for Game 2. Yasmani Grandal will serve as the designated hitter with James McCann starting at catcher.
AUGUST 15, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Anderson, Robert lead White Sox past Tigers 7-5
Tim Anderson had four hits and finished a double shy of the cycle, and Luis Robert hit a bases-clearing double to lift the Chicago White Sox to a 7-5 victory over the Detroit Tiger...AUGUST 12, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Shaw, Blue Jays beat Marlins 5-4 in MLB's return to Buffalo
AUGUST 12, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Homers in return Encarnacion went 1-for-4 with a solo home run and two runs scored Tuesday against the Tigers.
Impact Encarnacion was in the lineup for the first time in six games after battling a shoulder injury. He grounded out in his first at-bat, but led off the fourth inning with a solo home run, his second long ball of the campaign. Encarnacion has gotten off to a slow start, hitting .206/.250/.382 while striking out 35 percent of the time through 37 plate appearances.
AUGUST 12, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
White Sox break through early, beat Tigers 8-4
Eloy Jimenez hit a three-run homer in the first inning, and the Chicago White Sox snapped Detroit’s four-game wining streak with an 8-4 victory over the TigersAUGUST 12, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Back in action Tuesday Encarnacion (shoulder) is starting Tuesday against the Tigers.
Impact Encarnacion sat out the past six games with a left shoulder issue, but he'll return to action Tuesday as the designated hitter. Since he was reportedly available as a pinch hitter Monday, he should be available going forward as long as he doesn't experience any setbacks.
AUGUST 11, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Gonzalez expected to start for Chicago at Detroit
The Detroit Tigers play the Chicago White SoxAUGUST 11, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Could pinch hit Monday Encarnacion (shoulder) could be available as a pinch hitter against the Tigers on Monday, James Fegan of The Athletic reports.
Impact Although Encarnacion isn't in the lineup for his sixth straight game, manager Rick Renteria said that he expects that he'll return Tuesday and could even pinch hit Monday. The 37-year-old is hitting .200 with a home run, two RBI and 13 strikeouts over eight games this season.
AUGUST 10, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Remains out Monday Encarnacion (shoulder) isn't in the lineup Monday against the Tigers.
Impact Encarnacion was cleared to take dry swings Friday, but he'll be on the bench for the sixth consecutive game. Yasmani Grandal will serve as the designated hitter Monday with James McCann starting behind the plate.
AUGUST 10, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Fulmer expected to start for Detroit against Chicago
The Detroit Tigers host the Chicago White SoxAUGUST 10, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Won't start Sunday Encarnacion (shoulder) is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Indians.
Impact Encarnacion will be confined to the bench for a fifth straight game while he contends with a sore left shoulder. Since Encarnacion was cleared to resume taking dry swings Friday, the White Sox have thus far been reluctant to place him on the 10-day injured list. Encarnacion may need to complete a live batting-practice session without discomfort in the next day or two to ensure he avoids the IL.
AUGUST 9, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Bieber expected to start for Cleveland against Chicago
The Cleveland Indians visit the Chicago White SoxAUGUST 9, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Takes swings Friday Encarnacion (shoulder) took dry swings Friday, Brian Sandalow of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.
Impact White Sox manager Rick Renteria talked about the situation at designated hitter, where Zack Collins has taken over for Encarnacion the last two games. The manager is hoping Encarnacion can execute normal work Saturday.
AUGUST 8, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Plesac expected to start for Cleveland at Chicago
The Chicago White Sox host the Cleveland IndiansAUGUST 8, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Remains sidelined Encarnacion (shoulder) remains on the bench Thursday against Cleveland.
Impact Encarnacion has been sidelined since leaving Tuesday's game in Milwaukee with a sore left shoulder. He'll sit for at least one more game, though manager Rick Renteria indicated Thursday that Encarnacion should return at some point during the three-game weekend series. Zack Collins will again serve as the designated hitter in his absence.
AUGUST 7, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Cease expected to start for Chicago against Cleveland
The Chicago White Sox host the Cleveland IndiansAUGUST 7, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Expected back this weekend Manager Rick Renteria said he expects Encarnacion's (shoulder) injury to be resolved by the weekend, James Fegan of The Athletic reports.
Impact Encarnacion is set to miss a second straight game Thursday due to shoulder soreness, though it sounds like the veteran slugger should be back at some point during Chicago's three-game series against the Indians this weekend. Zack Collins is starting at DH in his place Thursday.
AUGUST 6, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Out again Thursday Encarnacion (shoulder) is not in Thursday's lineup against the Brewers.
Impact Encarnacion exited Tuesday's game with left shoulder soreness and will miss a second straight game as a result. Zack Collins is starting at DH in his place Thursday. The veteran slugger should be considered day-to-day.
AUGUST 6, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
