White Sox Scratch Andrew Benintendi because of Neck Stiffness
Andrew Benintendi was scratched because of neck stiffness, and the White Sox updated their lineup before the home game against Seattle.
- On Saturday, the Chicago White Sox scratched outfielder Andrew Benintendi from the lineup against the Seattle Mariners due to neck stiffness, with Randal Grichuk replacing him as designated hitter.
- Holding a 17-21 record, the White Sox sit in fourth place in the American League Central, while Benintendi is batting.235 with two homers and 17 RBIs in 36 games this season.
- A 2018 World Series champion with the Boston Red Sox, Benintendi has accumulated 1,162 hits and 120 home runs over 1,183 career games since being drafted seventh overall in 2015.
- Outfielder Austin Hays remains on the 10-day injured list with a left calf strain; manager Will Venable said, "We just want to make sure that when he leaves here, he's in a good spot."
- Following two more games against the Mariners, Chicago hosts the Kansas City Royals on Tuesday, as catcher Kyle Teel rehabilitates from a hamstring strain suffered while playing for Italy in the World Baseball Classic.
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White Sox scratch Benintendi (neck) from lineup
Veteran outfielder Andrew Benintendi, 31, slated to serve as the designated hitter against the Seattle Mariners on Saturday night, was scratched from the lineup by Chicago White Sox manager Will Venable because of neck stiffness.
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White Sox scratch Andrew Benintendi because of neck stiffness
White Sox outfielder Andrew Benintendi has been scratched because of neck stiffness. Benintendi was slated to serve as the designated hitter against the Mariners.
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