Encarnacion went 1-for-4 with a solo home run and two runs scored Tuesday against the Tigers.

EDGE Analysis

Encarnacion was in the lineup for the first time in six games after battling a shoulder injury. He grounded out in his first at-bat, but led off the fourth inning with a solo home run, his second long ball of the campaign. Encarnacion has gotten off to a slow start, hitting .206/.250/.382 while striking out 35 percent of the time through 37 plate appearances.

Encarnacion (shoulder) is starting Tuesday against the Tigers.

EDGE Analysis

Encarnacion sat out the past six games with a left shoulder issue, but he'll return to action Tuesday as the designated hitter. Since he was reportedly available as a pinch hitter Monday, he should be available going forward as long as he doesn't experience any setbacks.

Encarnacion (shoulder) could be available as a pinch hitter against the Tigers on Monday, James Fegan of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Although Encarnacion isn't in the lineup for his sixth straight game, manager Rick Renteria said that he expects that he'll return Tuesday and could even pinch hit Monday. The 37-year-old is hitting .200 with a home run, two RBI and 13 strikeouts over eight games this season.

Encarnacion (shoulder) isn't in the lineup Monday against the Tigers.

EDGE Analysis

Encarnacion was cleared to take dry swings Friday, but he'll be on the bench for the sixth consecutive game. Yasmani Grandal will serve as the designated hitter Monday with James McCann starting behind the plate.

Encarnacion (shoulder) is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Indians.

EDGE Analysis

Encarnacion will be confined to the bench for a fifth straight game while he contends with a sore left shoulder. Since Encarnacion was cleared to resume taking dry swings Friday, the White Sox have thus far been reluctant to place him on the 10-day injured list. Encarnacion may need to complete a live batting-practice session without discomfort in the next day or two to ensure he avoids the IL.

Encarnacion (shoulder) took dry swings Friday, Brian Sandalow of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

EDGE Analysis

White Sox manager Rick Renteria talked about the situation at designated hitter, where Zack Collins has taken over for Encarnacion the last two games. The manager is hoping Encarnacion can execute normal work Saturday.

Encarnacion (shoulder) remains on the bench Thursday against Cleveland.

EDGE Analysis

Encarnacion has been sidelined since leaving Tuesday's game in Milwaukee with a sore left shoulder. He'll sit for at least one more game, though manager Rick Renteria indicated Thursday that Encarnacion should return at some point during the three-game weekend series. Zack Collins will again serve as the designated hitter in his absence.

Manager Rick Renteria said he expects Encarnacion's (shoulder) injury to be resolved by the weekend, James Fegan of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Encarnacion is set to miss a second straight game Thursday due to shoulder soreness, though it sounds like the veteran slugger should be back at some point during Chicago's three-game series against the Indians this weekend. Zack Collins is starting at DH in his place Thursday.

Encarnacion (shoulder) is not in Thursday's lineup against the Brewers.

EDGE Analysis

Encarnacion exited Tuesday's game with left shoulder soreness and will miss a second straight game as a result. Zack Collins is starting at DH in his place Thursday. The veteran slugger should be considered day-to-day.

Encarnacion (shoulder) is not in the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Brewers, James Fegan of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

The 37-year-old exited Tuesday's contest with left shoulder soreness and will miss at least one game as a result. It doesn't appear to be a serious injury as Encarnacion is considered day-to-day, but the team figures to remain cautious with the veteran slugger.