White Sox host the Royals on 4-game home skid
The Chicago White Sox are looking to end their four-game home skid with a victory against the Kansas City RoyalsAPRIL 17 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
ROBBIE GROSSMAN #8 - RIGHT FIELDER - KANSAS CITY ROYALS
3 HR •
16 RBI •
.212 AVG
3 HR
16 RBI
.212 AVG
White Sox host the Royals on home losing streak
The Chicago White Sox host the Kansas City Royals looking to break a four-game home skidAPRIL 16 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Nick Lodolo stars in return as the Reds beat the light-hitting White Sox 5-0
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Elly De La Cruz homers again as the Reds pound the White Sox 11-1
Elly De La Cruz hit a three-run drive for his fourth homer in his last four games, helping Andrew Abbott and the Cincinnati Reds beat the Chicago White Sox 11-1APRIL 13 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Robbie Grossman has $1.5 million salary with White Sox, can boost pay to $4 million
Outfielder Robbie Grossman has a $1.5 million salary while in the major leagues and a $180,000 salary while in the minors as part of his one-year contract with the Chicago White So...APRIL 8 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
White Sox Jiménez goes to 10-day injured list with adductor strain
Chicago White Sox outfielder and designated hitter Eloy Jiménez was placed on the 10-day injured list Friday with a left adductor strainAPRIL 5 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Sits again in ALDS Game 3 Grossman remains out of the lineup Tuesday for Game 3 of the ALDS against the Orioles.
Impact Texas will ride the hot hand with Mitch Garver, who is again filling the DH role and batting third after going 2-for-6 with a grand slam and five total RBI in Sunday's 11-8 Game 2 victory over Baltimore. Grossman is 2-for-14 with eight strikeouts so far this postseason.
OCTOBER 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
On bench Game 2 Grossman is out of the lineup for Game 2 of the ALDS against the Orioles on Sunday.
Impact Grossman hit third as Texas' designated hitter in the first three games of the playoffs, but he'll take a seat Sunday after he went 2-for-14 with a double, a walk and eight strikeouts. Mitch Garver finished the regular season as the Rangers' primary DH and will fill that role in Game 2.
OCTOBER 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Starting at DH, batting third Grossman is starting at designated hitter and batting third in Tuesday's Game 1 of the Wild Card Series against the Rays.
Impact Grossman has always hit lefties better than righties and this season was no different as he collected a .953 OPS against southpaws and just a .633 OPS versus right-handers. It makes him a curious choice for the DH spot and especially the three hole, but he's nonetheless manager Bruce Bochy's choice over Mitch Garver.
OCTOBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Starts Monday Grossman started in left field and went 0-for-1 with two walks in Monday's 5-1 win over the Angels.
Impact Grossman, who made his first start in nearly a week, was eventually replaced by Evan Carter when righty relievers came into pitch. Grossman's plate appearances have ticked down since injured Rangers returned to the lineup last week. He's now the short side of a platoon in left field with Carter.
SEPTEMBER 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Playing time trending down Grossman is not in Wednesday's lineup against the Red Sox.
Impact With Adolis Garcia and Josh Jung back in the fold, Grossman's run as a semi-regular may be at an end. He should still get some starts at designated hitter and in left field, but Evan Carter looks poised to get the majority of left-field starts, especially against righties, and Mitch Garver is starting at designated hitter for the second time in the last three games.
SEPTEMBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Sitting Monday Grossman isn't in the starting lineup for Monday's game against Boston.
Impact Grossman was initially slated to man right field and bat sixth, but with Adolis Garcia officially back from a knee injury, he'll take a seat. Grossman and Evan Carter figure to fight for opportunities in left field with Garcia back in action.
SEPTEMBER 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Robbie Grossman leads the way for Ben Verlander's team of the week
The Rangers outfielder earned player of the week honors from Ben Verlander, who remains mystified by Texas' struggles as of late.SEPTEMBER 18, 2023
Hot bat continues Grossman went 2-for-3 with two walks, a home run, two RBI and two additional runs scored in Wednesday's 10-3 win over the Blue Jays.
Impact Grossman's hot bat continued, as he homered for a second straight game and is 5-for-9 in the series. He's filled in nicely for the injured Adolis Garcia (knee) and started five straight games, the last two batting third.
SEPTEMBER 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Pops ninth homer Grossman went 1-for-3 with a two-run homer in Tuesday's victory over the Blue Jays.
Impact Grossman opened the game's scoring with his 375-foot, two-run homer off Hyun Jin Ryu in the fourth inning. The switch-hitter drew his fourth straight start in right field as he looks to be manager Bruce Bochy's preferred replacement for Adolis Garcia (knee). Grossman is slashing .237/.328/.397 over 325 at-bats in 104 games this season.
SEPTEMBER 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Makes third straight start Grossman started in right field and went 2-for-3 with an RBI and a run scored in Monday's 10-4 win over the Blue Jays.
Impact Grossman made a third straight start in right field, as Texas manager Bruce Bochy navigates the waters without injured outfielder Adolis Garcia (knee). The Rangers have won all three games with Grossman, who is 3-for-8 with three walks, three RBI and three runs scored. Garcia is out until at least Sept. 18, so there should be opportunities for Grossman in the near term.
SEPTEMBER 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Sitting Friday Grossman isn't in the Rangers' lineup Friday against Oakland.
Impact Grossman will get a breather Friday after failing to record a hit over his last four games. Ezequiel Duran will start in left field and bat seventh in Grossman's place.
SEPTEMBER 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Enters for injured Garcia Grossman entered Wednesday's game for the injured Adolis Garcia (knee) and went 0-for-3 in a loss to Houston.
Impact Garcia's exit put an exclamation point on an ugly three-game series, during which Texas was swept by its division foe and outscored, 39-10. Grossman, who is hitless over his last 10 at-bats, could get more plate appearances if Garcia's injury lingers. The Rangers are off Thursday before kicking off a three-game set Friday against the lowly Athletics.
SEPTEMBER 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Takes seat Wednesday Grossman is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Astros.
Impact The 33-year-old started the previous five games but will sit against Houston righty Justin Verlander. Grossman appears to have reclaimed the primary job in left field, but it'll be Travis Jankowski who starts there in Wednesday's series finale.
SEPTEMBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Gaining traction in left field Grossman will start in left field and bat seventh in Sunday's game against the Twins.
Impact Grossman will pick up his third consecutive start in left field and has now been included in the lineup seven times in the past eight games. He's maintained a 1.034 OPS over his prior six starts and looks like he'll remain a priority in the Texas lineup over Travis Jankowski and J.P. Martinez while he's swinging a hot bat.
SEPTEMBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Heads to bench Wednesday Grossman is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Mets.
Impact Grossman will head to the bench after he started each of the last four games while going 3-for-11 with a double, four walks, two runs and two RBI over that stretch. With Mitch Garver having seemingly taken over as the Rangers' top designated hitter, Grossman is primarily battling the likes of Travis Jankowski and J.P. Martinez for playing time in left field.
AUGUST 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Losing work to Garver Grossman will start in left field and bat fifth in Sunday's game against the Twins.
Impact Grossman is back in the lineup for the second straight day after going 1-for-3 with a double, a walk, an RBI and a run scored in Saturday's 6-2 win, but he didn't start in any of the preceding three games. Mitch Garver still appears to have the edge on the primary designated-hitter role for Texas, but Grossman will pick up a start in left field Sunday while Travis Jankowski rests.
AUGUST 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Picks up sixth straight start Grossman will serve as the Rangers' designated hitter and No. 7 hitter in Wednesday's game against the Athletics.
Impact Though Grossman is maintaining an underwhelming .698 OPS on the season, he's at least been productive to begin August. After doubling twice and drawing a walk in Tuesday's 6-1 win, Grossman's slash line sits at .278/.381/.611 through six games this month. He'll remain in the lineup Wednesday for the sixth game in a row and should have a clear path to a regular role while Josh Jung (thumb) is on the shelf.
AUGUST 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
May see increased role Grossman started at designated hitter and went 0-for-4 in Sunday's 6-0 win over the Marlins.
Impact Grossman made his third consecutive start and could see an uptick in plate appearances as the primary DH due to Josh Jung's thumb injury. The third baseman suffered a broken thumb on Sunday and likely faces a multi-week absence. Ezequiel Duran and Josh Smith are expected to fill in at third base, which opens up DH for Grossman. While that's a good thing for the player, it may be less so for fantasy managers. Grossman is batting .189 with a .634 OPS over 104 plate appearances since June 1. The Rangers could also rotation catchers Mitch Garver and Sam Huff at DH.
AUGUST 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
