White Sox Temporarily Bench Robert Jr. Amid Extended Struggles

After managing just six runs over their previous four games, the White Sox offense broke out in a big way Tuesday night with an 8–1 win over the Tigers. Notably absent from the starting lineup was Luis Robert Jr., who was held out as part of the team’s strategy to give him a short break in hopes of helping the slumping center fielder regain his form.

In his last seven games, Robert has gone 1 for 20 at the plate with ten strikeouts and three walks. Adding insult to injury, the White...