Overview

• Eloy Jiménez, designated hitter for the White Sox, was hospitalized due to abdominal pain that intensified overnight.
• Jiménez is on an eight-game hitting streak and his absence will be felt by the team that recently won four of five games.
• Yasmani Grandal will replace Jiménez as designated hitter while Seby Zavala catches on Saturday.
• Jiménez told manager Pedro Grifol he felt pain when moving, complicating the team's efforts to improve their offense.
• Jiménez has the potential to be the best hitter for the White Sox.