DETROIT -- Detroit Tigers outfielder Mikie Mahtook will miss his sixth consecutive start with groin soreness on Thursday, but manager Brad Ausmus said he expects him to return no later than Saturday.
Ian Kinsler will serve as designated hitter in the series opener against the Chicago White Sox at Comerica Park; Andrew Romine will play second base.
Tigers lineup
1. Ian Kinsler, DH
2. Alex Presley, LF
3. Miguel Cabrera, 1B
4. Nicholas Castellanos, RF
5. Jeimer Candelario, 3B
6. James McCann, C
7. Andrew Romine, 2B
8. JaCoby Jones, CF
9. Jose Iglesias, SS
Bench: C James McCann, C Bryan Holaday, 1B/OF Efren Navarro, OF Tyler Collins, OF Mikie Mahtook (groin).