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White Sox fans received a positive update from GM regarding the status of injured center fielder over the weekend, with noting that the club believes Robert could return to the lineup in Chicago as soon as the middle of May. According to Getz, Roberts rehab has been really positive as hes progre sed to both running and hitting without i sue. If Robert could be back with the big league club in as little as two weeks, that would be excellent news for the White Sox. The 26-year-old suffered a of his left hip flexor three weeks ago that was initially expected to sideline him for at least at weeks, with some club officials reportedly worrying that Robert would mi s the entire first half. Fortunately, the slugger appears to have avoided those worst-case-scenarios. While Robert had been hitting a relatively pedestrian .214/.241/.500 through seven games at the time of his injury, hell nonethele s be an immediate upgrade to the outfield mix in Chicago upon his return even if he doesnt regain the form that saw him finish 12th in AL MVP voting last year. The White Sox are currently relying on newly-signed veteran in center field in Roberts absence, with and holding down the outfield corners. More from around the American League Yankees third baseman is expected to begin a rehab a signment Garrett Temple Jersey with Double-A Somerset today, according to . The utilityman, who the club acquired from the Marlins in a three-team trade just before Opening Day, has been shelved for two weeks due to a left groin strain. Prior to the injury, Berti had been operating as part of a platoon at third base with , though the 34-year-old veteran was just 4-for-19 when he was placed on the IL. Cabrera has taken over regular duties at third base in the absence of both Berti and , posting a respectable .258/.294/.404 in 95 trips to the plate. The Angels had an injury scare this weekend when was pulled from Fridays game during the sixth inning due to a bout of knee sorene s. The slugger remained out of Anaheims lineup last night while undergoing an MRI on his knee but indicated to reporters (including ) that he is day-to-day and expects to avoid a trip to the injured list after the test revealed inflammation in his left knee. That Sano wont require a trip to the IL is surely a relief for the Angels, as the soon-to-be 31-year-old has taken over the third base job with the club while is out with a . Through 71 trips to the plate this season, Sano has hit a respectable .262/.352/.361 (110 wRC+), though much of that production has been thanks to an unsustainable .441 BABIP. Jason Kidd Jersey |
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