Luis Robert Jr. returns to the Chicago White Sox lineup as designated hitter after having missed two games due to adductor soreness. Manager Will Venable noted that although Robert was not ready to play center field, he was able to participate in the game effectively. Robert has shown improvement, marked by a nine-game hitting streak, and is expected to be monitored closely in terms of base running. His performance is crucial as the team approaches the trade deadline, with Robert's season stats showing a .206 batting average, 10 home runs, and 41 RBIs.
The initial evaluation, he came in feeling better but still not in a spot where he could get out there in center field, manager Will Venable said.
We wanted to keep him plugged in and give him the opportunity to run around more, and he did. We talked about it, and he really talked his way into the lineup after that.
After a miserable start to the season, he began the day with a nine-game hitting streak.
Robert felt the injury when he stole second in the ninth inning of Wednesday's 11-9 victory at Tampa Bay.
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