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Robert Jr.

Robert hit the injured list over the weekend with a left hamstring strain. The fact that he’s already resumed running and taking batting practice seems to signal that he’ll be able to return after just a 10-day minimum stint on the shelf.

With less than one hour remaining before first pitch on Sunday afternoon, Chicago has decided to send Robert to the injured list and extinguish any hope that he would potentially be ready for Tuesday’s series opener against the Dodgers. The 27-year-old center fielder has been battling a left hamstring issue recently and figures to miss at least a couple weeks, even if imaging only reveals a mild strain. The timing of the injury certainly complicates matters from a trade standpoint as Robert was expected to be one of the more high-profile names on the move at next month’s deadline.

Robert takes a seat for the third consecutive game as he continues to nurse an ongoing left hamstring issue that cropped up during Wednesday’s game against the Diamondbacks. It’ll be veteran defensive specialist Michael A. Taylor continuing to patrol center field in his absence. Fantasy managers should consider him day-to-day heading into Tuesday’s showdown against the Dodgers.

It’s the second straight game that Robert has missed after exiting Wednesday’s game with a sore hamstring. There haven’t been any indications yet that the 27-year-old outfielder will require a stint on the injured list, but the longer that this drags on they may eventually need to reconsider. Michael A. Taylor will draw another start in his place in center field and will bat seventh against Giants’ left-hander Robbie Ray.

The dynamic 27-year-old outfielder exited Wednesday’s game due to tightness in his left hamstring and even after an off-day on Thursday he still isn’t ready to return to the starting lineup. White Sox’ skipper Will Venable said that Robert would be available off the bench on Friday and that as of now the team is not considering a stint on the injured list. He should be considered day-to-day.

White Sox manager Will Venable told reporters that Robert is still undergoing further evaluation, but feels like he’s in an OK spot. The 27-year-old center fielder should benefit from Thursday’s off-day. There should be an update on his status ahead of Friday’s series opener against the Giants.

Robert Jr. is being further evaluated, so there should be more information on his status after the game. The 27-year-old was replaced by Austin Slater as a pinch-hitter prior to his first at-bat.

The 27-year-old outfielder tattooed a 1-0 slider from right-hander Ryne Nelson for a 357-foot (101.7 mph EV) solo shot in the second inning that evened the score at one run apiece. That would be his only hit in four at-bats on the night. He continues to be mired in an abysmal season at the dish, slashing a cringe-inducing .185/.270/.313 with eight homers, 32 RBI and 22 stolen bases.

The 27-year-old outfielder went 1-for-3 with a pair of strikeouts in the first game and is slashing a dreadful .192/.275/.306 with six homers, 28 RBI, 22 stolen bases and an 82/26 K/BB ratio over 262 plate appearances on the season. Michael A. Taylor will start in his place in center field and bat ninth against Michael McGreevy and the Cardinals.

Robert is back in center field and batting fifth on Tuesday night after sitting out Sunday’s showdown against the Rangers with right thumb soreness. It doesn’t sound like a serious concern moving forward, but fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status throughout the week.