Gavin Sheets 1B/LF/RF/DH SD Sun 7/21/24 2:04 PM
Gavin Sheets
1B/LF/RF/DH SD
Sheets will start in right field and bat second Sunday against the Royals.
EDGE Analysis
Though he'll occupy a prominent spot in the batting order in the series finale in Kansas City, Sheets still appears to be on the outside looking in for a regular spot in the White Sox lineup. He didn't start in either of the first two games of the series, with the Royals bringing righties to the hill for both contests. With Andrew Vaughn and Eloy Jimenez locked in as the White Sox's primary starters at first base and designated hitter, respectively, and Andrew Benintendi and Tommy Pham typically serving as the team's starters in the corner outfield, Sheets look like he'll need an injury or a trade to get steadier playing time.
Gavin Sheets 1B/LF/RF/DH SD Sun 7/7/24 1:36 PM
Gavin Sheets
1B/LF/RF/DH SD
Sheets will start in right field and bat cleanup in Sunday's game against the Marlins.
EDGE Analysis
Though Sheets doesn't have a direct path to an everyday role at any one spot in the lineup, he's now been included in the starting nine for five of the last six games while seeing action in right field, at first base and at designated hitter. Andrew Benintendi will get a day off Sunday to make room in the outfield for Sheets.
Gavin Sheets 1B/LF/RF/DH SD Sat 6/29/24 11:08 AM
Gavin Sheets
1B/LF/RF/DH SD
Sheets (heel) is serving as the designated hitter and batting in the cleanup spot for Saturday's game against the Rockies.
EDGE Analysis
Sheets returns to the starting lineup Saturday after missing the last two games due to a bruised left heel he sustained Wednesday against the Dodgers. The 28-year-old lefty pinch hit in the bottom of the sixth inning of Friday's 5-3 win over Colorado, reaching base on an intentional walk in his only at-bat. For the month of June, Sheets is slashing .257/.321/.419 with three home runs and nine RBI over 74 at-bats.
Gavin Sheets 1B/LF/RF/DH SD Fri 6/28/24 2:42 PM
Gavin Sheets
1B/LF/RF/DH SD
Sheets (heel) is out of the lineup for Friday's game against Colorado.
EDGE Analysis
Sheets will be absent from the starting lineup for a second consecutive game since being removed Wednesday with a left heel contusion. While it's possible he wouldn't have been in the lineup even if fully healthy, Sheets should still be considered day-to-day.
Gavin Sheets 1B/LF/RF/DH SD Thu 6/27/24 12:46 PM
Gavin Sheets
1B/LF/RF/DH SD
Sheets (heel) is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against Atlanta.
EDGE Analysis
Sheets was forced out of Wednesday's 4-0 loss to the Dodgers with a bruised left heel and is considered day-to-day. The 28-year-old could end up filling more of a part-time role for the White Sox moving forward in the wake of Eloy Jimenez's recent return from the injured list, so Sheets may not re-enter the lineup for a few more days even if he quickly shakes off the heel injury.
Gavin Sheets 1B/LF/RF/DH SD Wed 6/26/24 10:48 PM
Gavin Sheets
1B/LF/RF/DH SD
X-rays on Sheets' left heel came back negative after he was removed early from Wednesday's loss to the Dodgers, Vinnie Duber of AllCHGO.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
The White Sox are now labeling Sheets' injury as a bruise, and he's considered day-to-day. It's possible the team holds him out for a game or two as a precaution, but he shouldn't be in line for an extended absence.
Gavin Sheets 1B/LF/RF/DH SD Wed 6/26/24 9:47 PM
Gavin Sheets
1B/LF/RF/DH SD
Sheets was removed from Wednesday's game against the Dodgers due to a jammed left heel.
EDGE Analysis
The severity of Sheets' injury remains unknown, but he is being further evaluated, and the White Sox should offer an update on his status in the near future. The 28-year-old has been heating up at the plate recently, going 8-for-22 in his last six games heading into Wednesday's contest.
Gavin Sheets 1B/LF/RF/DH SD Mon 6/24/24 6:28 PM
Gavin Sheets
1B/LF/RF/DH SD
Sheets is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Dodgers.
EDGE Analysis
The lefty-hitting Sheets will hit the bench while the Dodgers send southpaw James Paxton to the mound. Sheets had started the previous five games while the White Sox faced off against right-handed pitchers, but he'll likely begin to sit out some of those matchups more frequently after Chicago returned Eloy Jimenez from the injured list Sunday. With Jimenez occupying the designated-hitter spot, Andrew Vaughn locked in at first base and Andrew Benintendi and Tommy Pham serving as the White Sox's primary starters in the corner outfield, all four of Sheets' avenues for regular playing time would seem to be blocked.
Gavin Sheets 1B/LF/RF/DH SD Tue 6/18/24 4:24 PM
Gavin Sheets
1B/LF/RF/DH SD
Sheets is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Astros.
EDGE Analysis
Sheets will take a seat Tuesday with Framber Valdez on the mound for Houston. Corey Julks will fill the DH spot and bat seventh.
Gavin Sheets 1B/LF/RF/DH SD Sun 6/16/24 4:27 PM
Gavin Sheets
1B/LF/RF/DH SD
Sheets is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Diamondbacks.
EDGE Analysis
With southpaw Jordan Montgomery on the hill for the Diamondbacks, the lefty-hitting Sheets will retreat to the bench. Korey Lee will get a day off of catching duties and will serve as Chicago's designated hitter in Sheets' stead. Though he remains the White Sox's preferred DH against right-handed pitching for now, Sheets could lose out on regular playing time during the upcoming week, when Eloy Jimenez (hamstring) will likely come off the injured list.