Third baseman Todd Frazier was out of the starting lineup for the White Sox Cactus League opener against the Dodgers on Saturday at Camelback Ranch as he continues to cover from a left oblique strain.
Matt Davidson, who is expected to vie for a spot as a backup third baseman and designated hitter, starts in his place, batting cleanup.
Second baseman Brett Lawrie also sat out because his left leg, which put him on the disabled list for the final two months of the 2016 season, “didn’t feel quite right,” manager Rick Renteria said.
Center-field prospect Charlie Tilson also was out as he recovers from a stress reaction in his right foot. Tilson said he’s “moving in the right direction.” He is continuing to rehab his surgically repaired left hamstring, jogging on an aqua treadmill and expects to start swinging again soon.
Photos as the White Sox practice at spring training at Camelback Ranch in Glendale, Ariz.
“I should be swinging it again in the next few days to a week or so depending on how things go,” Tilson said. “But I’m close for sure.”
Peter Bourjos starts in center field in place of Tilson. Sox right-hander Carson Fulmer takes on Dodgers ace Clayton Kershaw.
Here’s the Sox lineup:
Tim Anderson, SS
Melky Cabrera, DH
Jose Abreu, 1B
Matt Davidson, 3B
Avisail Garcia, RF
Geovany Soto, C
Carlos Sanchez, 2B
Rymer Liriano, LF
Peter Bourjos, CF
Caption White Sox manager Rick Renteria on Brett Lawrie’s leg injury
White Sox manager Rick Renteria on Brett Lawrie’s leg injury. (Colleen Kane/Chicago Tribune)
White Sox manager Rick Renteria on Brett Lawrie’s leg injury. (Colleen Kane/Chicago Tribune)
Caption White Sox manager Rick Renteria on Brett Lawrie’s leg injury
White Sox manager Rick Renteria on Brett Lawrie’s leg injury. (Colleen Kane/Chicago Tribune)
White Sox manager Rick Renteria on Brett Lawrie’s leg injury. (Colleen Kane/Chicago Tribune)
Caption Rick Renteria on the Sox’s Cactus League opener
White Sox manager Rick Renteria discusses his approach to the team’s the Cactus League opener on Saturday on Feb. 24, 2017, in Glendale, Ariz. (Colleen Kane/Chicago Tribune)
White Sox manager Rick Renteria discusses his approach to the team’s the Cactus League opener on Saturday on Feb. 24, 2017, in Glendale, Ariz. (Colleen Kane/Chicago Tribune)
Caption Carson Fulmer on starting the Sox’s Cactus League opener
Pitcher Carson Fulmer discusses his role in starting the White Sox’s Cactus League opener as well as the changes he made toward the end of last season on Feb. 24, 2017, in Glendale, Ariz. (Colleen Kane/Chicago Tribune)
Pitcher Carson Fulmer discusses his role in starting the White Sox’s Cactus League opener as well as the changes he made toward the end of last season on Feb. 24, 2017, in Glendale, Ariz. (Colleen Kane/Chicago Tribune)
Caption Sox prospect Zack Burdi on attending Mark Buehrle’s perfect game
White Sox pitching prospect Zack Burdi recalls attending Mark Buehrle’s perfect game in July 2009: "Just being there and feeling that electric moment was pretty special." (Colleen Kane/Chicago Tribune)
White Sox pitching prospect Zack Burdi recalls attending Mark Buehrle’s perfect game in July 2009: “Just being there and feeling that electric moment was pretty special.” (Colleen Kane/Chicago Tribune)
Caption Sox pitching coach Don Cooper on Mark Buehrle: ‘He taught me a lot’
White Sox pitching coach Don Cooper recalls his favorite memories of Mark Buehrle’s career on Feb. 23, 2017, at spring training in Glendale, Ariz. The team will retire Buehrle’s number on June 24. (Colleen Kane/Chicago Tribune)
White Sox pitching coach Don Cooper recalls his favorite memories of Mark Buehrle’s career on Feb. 23, 2017, at spring training in Glendale, Ariz. The team will retire Buehrle’s number on June 24. (Colleen Kane/Chicago Tribune)
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