Luis Robert Jr. Plays After Initial Thumb Injury Scratch

Chicago White Sox center fielder Luis Robert Jr. was a late scratch from Sunday's game against the Texas Rangers due to right thumb soreness, an injury he sustained during Saturday's game. Despite not starting, Robert later entered as a pinch runner and played center field. He expressed confidence that the injury is not a long-term concern and anticipates returning for Tuesday's game against the St. Louis Cardinals. In his absence, Michael A. Taylor started in center field. Robert has been productive recently, with a .368 average, a home run, and four RBIs in his last five games. Both Robert and manager Will Venable expect him back in the lineup after the team's scheduled day off.