Jose Abreu is back in the No. 2 spot in the White Sox lineup for the second day in a row, but he won’t be playing first base. That will be manned by Jerry Sands, who will bat fourth against the Royals in the second of a three-game series at U.S. Cellular Field.
Sox manager Robin Ventura also elected to rest regular DH Avisail Garcia.
The White Sox have lost five of six and seven of nine and took a 1 ½ game lead over the Indians in American League Central into Saturday’s game against the Royals.