Luis Robert Jr. Hit in Head During Batting Practice, Will Return on Friday
Will Venable said that outfielder Luis Robert Jr. (head) had a ball deflect off his head during batting practice, which is why he's resting as a precaution on Thursday against the division-rival Detroit Tigers. Robert will be back in the lineup for Friday's series opener versus the division-rival Kansas City Royals. Michael Taylor is in center field again and is hitting eighth on Thursday against Tigers right-hander Casey Mize. Robert received a mental break and didn't play on Tuesday or Wednesday, so he'll be out for a third straight game due to his minor head injury. The 27-year-old Cuban slugger still leads the league with 21 steals, but he's slashing .177/.266/.286 on the year with five homers and 20 RBI in 55 games. His .230 xBA gives hope to fantasy managers that better times are coming eventually.
Source: CHGO Sports - Jared Wyllys
Updating a previous report, Chicago White Sox manager Source: CHGO Sports - Jared Wyllys

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