Gavin Sheets
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Jun 28 2025Sheets went 3-for-5 with a three-run home run and two doubles in Saturday's 6-4 win over the Reds. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sheets gave the Padres a 6-4 lead in the seventh inning with a 422-foot blast that held up as the game-winning home run. It was the 29-year-old's first homer since June 14, and he snapped a 3-for-18 slump over his previous five games. He's now slashing .265/.322/.470 with 13 long balls, 49 RBI, 33 runs scored and one steal across 295 plate appearances in what's shaping up to be a career-best campaign.
Jun 14 2025Sheets went 3-for-3 with a solo home run, a double, a walk and two total runs scored in Saturday's 8-7 loss to the Diamondbacks. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sheets has hit safely in five straight games, going 7-for-18 (.389) in that span. The homer was his first since May 28 versus the Marlins. The 29-year-old is up to 12 long balls on the season, which is already the second-highest mark in his five-year career. He's added a .261/.318/.477 slash line with 40 RBI, 25 runs scored, nine doubles, one triple and one stolen base across 66 games.
Jun 4 2025Sheets went 2-for-5 with a triple and four RBI in a loss to San Francisco on Wednesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sheets got the scoring started with a two-run triple -- just the second three-bagger of his career -- in the first inning. He added a two-run single in the fifth to give the Padres a 5-0 lead, but those were the final runs the team scored. Sheets was pulled early from Sunday's game against Pittsburgh after colliding with the outfield wall, but he seems to be fine now, as he's started each of the Padres' past two contests. He's up to 38 RBI through 57 games this year, just 15 short of the career-high 53 RBI he produced across 124 contests in 2022 with the White Sox.
Jun 3 2025Sheets (head) will serve as the designated hitter and bat fifth in Tuesday's game against the Giants. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sheets missed a start Monday after colliding with the outfield wall Sunday, though he appeared as a pinch hitter during Monday's game. Now fully recovered, he'll aim to bounce back after going 2-for-18 across his last seven games.
Jun 2 2025Sheets (undisclosed) is absent from the lineup for Monday's contest versus the Giants. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sheets was forced from Sunday's game against the Pirates after colliding with the outfield wall. He was set to be evaluated for various injuries, and it's not clear at this point whether a trip to the 10-day IL is on the table. Tyler Wade is in left field and batting seventh for the Padres on Monday, and Sheets noted before the game that he'll be available off the bench if called upon, per Dennis Lin of The Athletic.
Jun 1 2025Sheets (undisclosed) exited Sunday's contest versus the Pirates in the top of the fourth inning after colliding with the outfield wall, Jake Rill of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sheets slammed into the wall while trying to track a flyball from Adam Frazier, which went over the fence for a solo home run. The 29-year-old was removed from the game after remaining down for several moments, being replaced in left field by Brandon Lockridge. More information on his status will likely be provided in the near future.
May 28 2025Sheets went 2-for-3 with a home run, a walk, three RBI and two runs scored in Wednesday's 10-8 loss to the Marlins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sheets got the scoring started with an RBI single in the first inning and later gave the Padres an 8-7 lead with a two-run home run in the seventh. The 29-year-old has been on a power binge over his last 10 games, homering five times with 11 RBI. He's been a pleasant surprise so far this season, slashing .275/.324/.509 with 11 long balls, 34 RBI, 23 runs scored and a stolen base across 185 plate appearances.
May 25 2025Sheets went 2-for-4 with a two-run homer Sunday's 5-3 victory over Atlanta. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 29-year-old reached double-digit home runs for the fifth consecutive season with a 423-foot blast off Atlanta starter Spencer Schwellenbach in the sixth inning. Sheets has been a steady power bat in May so far, hitting .307 (23-for-75) with seven homers, 19 RBI and 11 runs scored across 20 games. Although he posted four straight years of 10-plus homers with the White Sox, Sheets is breaking out this year in San Diego with a .283/.327/.517 slash line through 171 plate appearances.
May 23 2025Sheets went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Friday's 2-1 win over Atlanta. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Coming off a two-homer performance against the Blue Jays on Thursday, Sheets showed off his power again Friday with a solo long shot off Chris Sale in the second inning. Sheets is up to nine home runs on the season, six of which have come since the beginning of May. Over that span, he has slashed .313/.333/.627 with 10 runs scored and 17 RBI in 69 plate appearances.
May 22 2025Sheets went 3-for-5 with two home runs and drove five RBI during Thursday's 7-6 loss to the Blue Jays in 11 innings. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sheets put the team on his back Thursday and nearly led the Padres to a win by knocking in five of the team's six runs, including a game-tying, two-run home run in the top of the ninth to push the game to extras. The 29-year-old has shown a penchant for getting RBIs in bunches, with Thursday being his fourth game of three or more RBI, accounting for 16 of his 28 on the season. The fifth-year big-leaguer is well on his way to shattering his previous career high of 53 RBI, which he set in 2022.
May 17 2025Sheets went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Saturday's 4-1 loss to the Mariners. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sheets has hit well in May, going 16-for-47 (.340) over 13 contests this month. He opened the scoring Saturday with a solo shot off Emerson Hancock in the fourth inning. Sheets is up to six homers, 23 RBI, 17 runs scored, one stolen base and a .290/.343/.481 slash line over 41 games. He continues to share designated hitter and first base with Luis Arraez, with most of Sheets' off days coming versus left-handed pitchers.
May 10 2025Sheets went 3-for-6 with a home run, a double, two total runs and three total RBI in a 21-0 rout of the Rockies on Saturday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sheets capped a five-run San Diego first inning with a 439-foot, two-run blast to right-center field, and he added an RBI double in the eighth frame to conclude a huge offensive day for the team. The veteran slugger has seven RBI over his past two games, exceeding the total he had accumulated over his previous 20 contests combined. Sheets is thriving in his first year with the Padres, slashing .296/.353/.500 with five long balls, 21 RBI, 15 runs and a stolen base through 119 plate appearances.
May 9 2025Sheets went 2-for-5 with two doubles, four RBI and a run scored in Friday's 13-9 win over Colorado. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sheets matched a season high with four RBI, and it was his third multi-hit game already this month. While he went just 1-for-23 to close out April, the 29-year-old slugger is batting .389 with one home run and six RBI over 18 at-bats in May. The lefty-hitting Sheets routinely sees the bench against left-handed pitchers, which restricts his overall fantasy upside, but he's hitting .299 with four long balls, five doubles, 17 RBI and eight walks over 87 at-bats versus right-handed pitching.
May 5 2025Sheets is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Yankees. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: With the Padres facing a left-handed starting pitcher (Carlos Rodon) for the third game in a row, the lefty-hitting Sheets will remain on the bench. Luis Campusano will get another turn as the Padres' designated hitter in place of Sheets.
May 4 2025Sheets is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Pirates. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The left-handed-hitting Sheets will remain on the bench for the second day in a row while the Pirates send another lefty (Andrew Heaney) to the bump. Luis Campusano will replace Sheets as the Padres' designated hitter.
May 3 2025Sheets isn't in the Padres' lineup for Saturday's matchup versus Pittsburgh. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The lefty-hitting Sheets will begin Saturday's game on the bench with Pittsburgh sending southpaw Bailey Falter to the mound. Sheets has just 10 at-bats against left-handed pitchers this season, going 2-for-10 with a double, an RBI, a walk and four strikeouts. With Sheets out of the lineup, Luis Campusano -- who was called up from Triple-A earlier in the day -- is getting a turn at DH.
Apr 16 2025Sheets is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Cubs. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: With the Cubs sending southpaw Matthew Boyd to the bump, the left-handed-hitting Sheets will retreat to the bench. Luis Arraez will replace Sheets in the lineup as San Diego's designated hitter.
Apr 13 2025Sheets is not in the Padres' starting lineup against the Rockies on Sunday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: With Colorado sending southpaw Kyle Freeland to the mound, Sheets will retreat to the dugout while Luis Arraez serves as the designated hitter. Sheets has gone 2-for-5 with two walks and a solo homer in the first two games of the series.
Apr 11 2025Sheets went 2-for-4 with a solo home run and a walk Friday against Colorado. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sheets continued to help pour it on for the Padres in the seventh inning, blasting a 371-foot homer to right field to make it an 8-0 game. The lefty-hitting corner outfielder regularly starts on the bench and yields to Yuli Gurriel when San Diego is up against a southpaw, which limits his overall fantasy appeal, but Sheets is batting a strong .333 with two long balls, two doubles and eight RBI over 36 at-bats to open the campaign.
Apr 8 2025Sheets is not in the Padres' lineup against the Athletics on Tuesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sheets will begin the game on the bench with the Athletics sending southpaw Jeffrey Springs to the mound. Yuli Gurriel will start at first base, and Luis Arraez will bat as the designated hitter Tuesday.
Apr 5 2025Sheets is out of the lineup for Saturday's game against the Cubs. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sheets will head to the bench for a second consecutive game as the Padres prepare to face a left-handed starter (Matthew Boyd) for the second day in a row. Yuli Gurriel will work as the Padres' DH and bat sixth.
Apr 4 2025Sheets is not in the lineup for Friday's game against the Cubs, Kevin Acee of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Southpaw Shota Imanaga is taking the mound for Chicago, so it's not a surprise that Sheets finds himself on the bench. He has a 1.196 OPS through 19 plate appearances, all but one of which have come against right-handed pitching. Yuli Gurriel will bat sixth as the designated hitter, as the pair continue to platoon at the position.
Apr 1 2025Sheets is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Guardians, Jeff Sanders of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sheets started the previous four games -- all against right-handed starting pitchers -- and has gone 7-for-14 with two doubles, a homer and five RBI this season, but he'll sit Tuesday while lefty Logan Allen takes the mound for Cleveland. Yuli Gurriel will continue to fill the small side of the platoon at designated hitter and bat sixth.
Mar 31 2025Sheets went 3-for-3 with two doubles, a walk, two runs and four RBI in Monday's 7-2 victory versus the the Guardians. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: San Diego fell behind in the first inning on a Jose Ramirez solo homer, but Sheets gave the Padres the lead with his two-run double in the second. He added another two-run two-bagger in the fifth, giving him four total RBI in the game. Sheets signed with San Diego on a minor-league deal in February and earned a spot on the team's Opening Day roster due to a standout spring training. He's been working as the Padres' primary DH and is off to a fantastic start to the season, slashing .500/.533/.857 with a home run, three runs, five RBI and a stolen base through 15 plate appearances.
Mar 28 2025Sheets went 1-for-1 with a solo home run in Thursday's 7-4 win over Atlanta. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sheets was not in the starting lineup against left-hander Chris Sale. He entered as a pinch-hitter for Brandon Lockridge in the seventh inning and launched a game-tying homer off Hector Neris that kick-started San Diego's comeback victory. Sheets picked up where he left off in spring training, when he slashed .311/.367/.756 with six homers. The former White Sox player figures to see regular playing time for the Friars against right-handed pitching as long as he's slugging.
Mar 20 2025The Padres selected Sheets' contract from Triple-A El Paso on Thursday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sheets has done a fantastic job proving he belongs on the Padres' Opening Day roster since signing an NRI deal with the club in February, slashing .311/.367/.756 with six homers and 12 RBI over 19 games. He's now officially been rewarded with a spot on the 40-man roster and has a good chance to open the season as the Friars' go-to DH against right-handed starters. Joe Musgrove (elbow) was placed on the 60-day IL in a corresponding move.
Mar 11 2025Sheets went 3-for-3 with a pair of home runs and three total RBI in Tuesday's Cactus League win over the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sheets' first home run was a 417-foot solo shot to center field in the fifth inning. He then came up with the score tied in the ninth and blasted a walk-off two-run homer to right-center field. Sheets has been sizzling of late, going deep in four straight games with five long balls during that span. The hot spring stretch has significantly increased his likelihood of making the Opening Day roster, though several of the players he's competing with for one of the Padres' bench spots -- including Eguy Rosario, Tirso Ornelas and Brandon Lockridge -- have also played well this spring.
Mar 8 2025Sheets went 1-for-2 with a three-run home run in Saturday's Cactus League win against the Guardians. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sheets capped a six-run first inning for San Diego with a three-run blast to right field. It was his first homer and third extra-base hit over 26 at-bats this spring, but he's batting just .154 with a 1:7 BB:K. Sheets is in camp as a non-roster invitee and is competing for one of the Padres' final roster spots.
Feb 9 2025Sheets signed a minor-league contract with the Padres on Sunday that includes an invite to big-league spring training, Robert Murray of FanSided.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 28-year-old was non-tendered by the White Sox in November after he finished the 2024 campaign with a .233/.303/.357 slash line in 139 games. Sheets will provide some organizational depth at first base and in the corner outfield, with his clearest path to a roster spot likely being at designated hitter.
Nov 22 2024The White Sox non-tendered Sheets on Friday, Robert Murray of FanSided.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sheets was in line for a salary bump in his first year of arbitration eligibility, but the White Sox have elected to cut him loose rather than give him a raise. The 28-year-old had seemingly been in line for plenty of playing time for Chicago in 2025 but might find regular at-bats harder to come by in another organization. Sheets slashed just .233/.303/.357 with 10 homers in 139 games in 2024.
Sep 29 2024Sheets is absent from Sunday's lineup against the Tigers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Unless he pinch hits Sunday, Sheets will end the season with a slash line of .233/.303/.357 with 10 home runs and 45 RBI across 501 plate appearances. Bryan Ramos will serve as the designated hitter and bat sixth.
Sep 28 2024Sheets isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against Detroit. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sheets will take a seat Saturday after going 1-for-22 over his last seven contests. Meanwhile, Bryan Ramos will work as the designated hitter and bat sixth.
Sep 26 2024Sheets is not in the lineup for Thursday's game versus the Angels. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The White Sox are facing a lefty for the second day in a row and Sheets will again begin the contest on the bench. He did pinch hit (and struck out) in Wednesday's game. Miguel Vargas is in the designated hitter slot Thursday.
Sep 25 2024Sheets is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Angels. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: With a lefty (Jose Suarez) toeing the rubber for the Angels, the left-handed-hitting Sheets will move to the bench. Bryan Ramos will enter the starting lineup at designated hitter in Sheets' stead.
Sep 21 2024Sheets isn't in the White Sox's lineup for Saturday's game against the Padres. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sheets' .565 OPS against left-handers will remain absent from the lineup Saturday while Martin Perez prepares to start on the bump for San Diego. Bryan Ramos will serve as Chicago's designated hitter and bat fifth.
Sep 16 2024Sheets is not in the lineup for Monday's game versus the Angels, Erica Weston of Bally Sports West reports ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sheets has homered in back-to-back games but nonetheless will begin Monday's contest on the bench as the Angels send lefty Reid Detmers to the bump. He's been on the bench four of the last five times the White Sox have gone up against southpaws. Bryan Ramos will be the designated hitter in this one.
Sep 14 2024Sheets went 2-for-3 with a solo home run in Saturday's 7-6 win over the A's. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sheets took JT Ginn deep in the third inning and snapped a streak of 23 games without a home run in the process. Sheets recorded his first extra-base hit since August 14, despite hitting .278 over that span, which speaks volume to his power output as of late. The 28-year-old had double-digit homers in each of his first three seasons and is now one away from reaching that mark in 2024.
Sep 13 2024Sheets is not in Friday's lineup against the Athletics. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sheets starts against some lefties, but not all, and he'll head to the bench with southpaw Brady Basso on the hill for Oakland. Bryan Ramos is picking up the start at designated hitter and leading off.
Sep 11 2024Sheets is absent from the lineup in Wednesday's game versus the Guardians. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sheets has now been out of the lineup for two straight games against lefties and has started just one of the last four contests overall. Andrew Vaughn will cover first base and Bryan Ramos will be the designated hitter in the series finale.
Sep 9 2024Sheets is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Guardians. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: With lefty Joey Cantillo on the hill for Cleveland, Sheets and fellow left-handed hitters Nicky Lopez and Dominic Fletcher will retreat to the bench. Bryan Ramos will fill in for Sheets as Chicago's designated hitter.
Sep 8 2024Sheets is absent from Sunday's lineup against Boston. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sheets went 1-for-7 with one walk and two strikeouts over the first two games of the series, and he will begin Sunday's contest in the dugout. Zach DeLoach will serve as the designated hitter and bat in the leadoff spot against Red Sox right-hander Richard Fitts.
Aug 31 2024Sheets went 1-for-4 with an RBI on Saturday against the Mets. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sheets delivered an RBI single in the third inning, ending a nine-game drought without a run knocked run. His team context has held him back throughout August, as he's gone 26-for-80 with a .782 OPS, yet he has only eight RBI and five runs scored across 23 games.
Aug 19 2024Sheets isn't in the starting lineup for Monday's game aginst San Francisco. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sheets will take a seat with the White Sox slated to face left Kyle Harrison in the series opener. Nick Senzel gets a chance in the DH spot and is batting sixth with Sheets riding the pine.
Aug 18 2024Sheets is not in the starting lineup for Sunday's game against Houston. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The lefty-hitting Sheets will retreat to the dugout Sunday with the Astros sending southpaw Framber Valdez to the mound. Corey Julks, Luis Robert and Dominic Fletcher will man the outfield for the White Sox.
Aug 14 2024Sheets went 2-for-4 with a solo home run and an additional RBI in Wednesday's 10-2 loss to the Yankees. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sheets was the only Chicago batter with multiple hits in the contest, and he produced both of the team's runs. He snapped a 47-game homer drought with his solo shot in the second inning. Sheets has been heating up, going 13-for-24 (.542) with five doubles and six RBI during his six-game hitting streak. For the season, he's slashing .234/.310/.379 with eight homers, 37 RBI, 30 runs scored, 24 doubles and one stolen base over 107 contests.
Aug 12 2024Sheets went 4-for-5 with three RBI doubles, an RBI single and a run scored during Monday's 12-2 win over the Yankees. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sheets was featured in the White Sox attack Monday, driving in four of the team's season-high 12 runs. The outing marked his first four-hit game of 2024 and was his first game with multiple extra-base hits since May 5. Sheets is swinging a hot bat, going 8-for-16 (.500) over his last four games. He's slashing .231/.309/.367 across 379 plate appearances this season.
Aug 5 2024Sheets is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Athletics. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sheets got the day off Sunday but will remain out of the lineup Monday against southpaw JP Sears and the Athletics. In his place, Nick Senzel will DH and bat fifth.
Aug 4 2024Sheets is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Twins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sheets had been scheduled to get the day off in Saturday's 6-2 loss, but he ended up starting at first base while going 0-for-3 with a run scored after Andrew Vaughn was scratched with an illness. With Vaughn drawing back into the starting nine Sunday, Sheets will get the chance to rest up in the series finale.
Aug 3 2024Sheets is absent from the starting lineup for Saturday's game against Minnesota. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sheets will begin Saturday's contest in the dugout after going 0-for-4 with one strikeout in Friday's 10-2 loss to Minnesota. Andrew Benintendi will serve as the designated hitter and bat fifth against Twins right-hander Bailey Ober.
Jul 29 2024Sheets will start in right field and bat cleanup in Tuesday's game against the Royals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sheets will pick up his third straight start, despite going 1-for-9 with four strikeouts in the final two contests of the White Sox's series with the Mariners over the weekend. Though the lefty-hitting Sheets could still regularly sit out against left-handed pitching, he should have a clearer path to steady playing time versus righties after the White Sox traded away Tommy Pham to the Cardinals earlier Tuesday.
Jul 21 2024Sheets will start in right field and bat second Sunday against the Royals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Jul 7 2024Sheets will start in right field and bat cleanup in Sunday's game against the Marlins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Jun 29 2024Sheets (heel) is serving as the designated hitter and batting in the cleanup spot for Saturday's game against the Rockies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Jun 28 2024Sheets (heel) is out of the lineup for Friday's game against Colorado. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Jun 27 2024Sheets (heel) is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against Atlanta. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Jun 26 2024X-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. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Jun 24 2024Sheets is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Dodgers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Jun 18 2024Sheets is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Astros. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sheets will take a seat Tuesday with Framber Valdez on the mound for Houston. Corey Julks will fill the DH spot and bat seventh.
Jun 16 2024Sheets is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Diamondbacks. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Jun 15 2024Sheets is out of the lineup for Saturday's game against Arizona. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sheets will get a day to recoup after going hitless in his last 15 at-bats. Korey Lee will shift to DH while Martin Maldonado fills in behind the dish.
Jun 8 2024Sheets went 3-for-4 with a grand slam in Saturday's 6-1 win over the Red Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 28-year-old slugger took Brayan Bello deep in the fifth inning, breaking a 1-1 tie and giving Sheets the first grand slam of his career. He's gone yard in back-to-back games and has four of his seven homers this season in the last 11 contests, a stretch in which Sheets is batting .282 (11-for-39) with 10 RBI.
Jun 7 2024Sheets went 1-for-2 with a solo home run, three runs scored and two walks in Friday's win over the Red Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sheets walked and scored in the fourth and eighth innings Friday, sandwiched around his solo shot in the sixth. He was recently stuck in a 33-game skid without a home run but he's gone deep three times over his last 10 games. He bumped his season slash line up to .235/.341/.417 with 21 extra-base hits and 19 runs scored through 220 plate appearances.
May 28 2024Sheets went 2-for-5 with a solo home run Monday against the Blue Jays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sheets popped his fourth homer of the season and his first since April 17. He's struggled throughout May, hitting just .197 with seven RBI and five runs scored in 23 games. Positively, Sheets has collected six of those RBI in his last five starts and is striking out at just a 13.1 percent clip for the month.
May 21 2024Sheets is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Blue Jays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sheets is hitting .188 with a .616 OPS through 16 games in May and will take a seat Tuesday with southpaw Yusei Kikuchi pitching for Toronto. Corey Julks will start in right field and bat fifth.
May 14 2024Sheets isn't in the White Sox's lineup for the second game of Tuesday's doubleheader against the Nationals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: With southpaw Mitchell Parker set to start on the mound for Washington, the lefty-hitting Sheets will take a seat for the nightcap. Andrew Benintendi, Rafael Ortega and Tommy Pham will start across the outfield while Sheets rests.
May 6 2024Sheets is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Rays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The lefty-hitting Sheets had started in each of the White Sox's last eight games, but he'll retreat to the bench Monday with southpaw Tyler Alexander taking the hill for Tampa Bay. Robbie Grossman will spell Sheets in right field.
May 5 2024Sheets went 1-for-2 with a double, an RBI and a run scored Saturday against the Cardinals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sheets opened the scoring with an RBI double in the first inning and also came around to score in the sixth frame after earning a walk to open frame. He remains a regular in the lineup, most often starting in right field, and has primarily settled into the third spot in the order. Sheets has hit well for much of the season, and he has at least one hit in 12 of his last 15 starts while batting .273 with four RBI and six runs scored.
Apr 22 2024Sheets was ejected for arguing balls and strikes in the top half of the eighth inning Monday against the Twins, Daryl Van Schouwen of the Chicago Sun-Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sheets was unhappy with a called strike three and let the umpire know about it before exiting for the clubhouse. The 28-year-old went 1-for-4 with a pair of strikeouts prior to getting ejected.
Apr 17 2024Sheets went 1-for-7 with a walk and a solo home run across both games of Wednesday's doubleheader against the Royals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sheets had been serving as the White Sox's primary designated hitter in the absence of Eloy Jimenez, while also picking up some playing time at first base. With Jimenez back in the mix, Sheets started both of Wednesday's games in right field, forcing Andrew Benintendi to the bench in one contest and Gavin Sheets in the other. It will take some additional time to see how playing time sorts out in the team's outfield, particularly if Tommy Pham also reaches the big-league roster. For now, it appears that Dominic Fletcher may be the only full-time starter.
Apr 16 2024White Sox manager Pedro Grifol said Monday that Sheets could see some action in the outfield, James Fegan of SoxMachine.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sheets is one of the few White Sox players that's been hitting, so using him in the outfield would allow the club to keep his bat in the lineup even after the return of Eloy Jimenez from the injured list Monday. While he's a natural first baseman, most of Sheets' playing time at the major-league level has come in the outfield, so it's not foreign to him. He should receive fairly regular reps in the outfield versus righties while he's swinging a hot bat.
Apr 11 2024Sheets went 3-for-5 with a home run, two doubles, five RBI and two runs scored in Wednesday's loss to the Guardians. He also stole a base. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sheets had himself a day at the plate Wednesday, driving home the first run of the game with a double in the top of the first before coming around to score himself, putting Chicago up 2-0. He then launched a three-run shot in the third and another RBI double in the 10th to put the White Sox up yet again, though his incredible effort would still fall short in the loss. It marked Sheets' first three-hit game of the season and his third multi-hit game in his last six contests. He's now batting .360 in April with two homers, seven RBI and four runs scored.
Apr 5 2024Sheets went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in Friday's loss to the Royals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sheets accounted for the lone White Sox run Friday night when he crushed a Brady Singer slider to right field for a solo home run. The Chicago designated hitter's first homer travelled 391 feet and would have left all 30 major league ballparks. Sheets looks to see plenty of at-bats over the coming weeks as Eloy Jimenez (left abductor) was placed on the 10-day injured list earlier Friday.
Apr 3 2024Sheets will start at designated hitter and bat cleanup in Wednesday's game versus Atlanta. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Eloy Jimenez (adductor) has missed three straight starts, with the White Sox turning to Sheets to fill in at DH each time. The 27-year-old reached base three times and drove in a run in Tuesday's 3-2 win over Atlanta.
Apr 1 2024Sheets will start at designated hitter and bat fifth in Monday's contest versus Atlanta. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sheets will get his first start of the season as he fills in for Eloy Jimenez (adductor). He could see regular action against right-handers if Jimenez needs a stint on the injured list, but there's no indication yet whether that will happen.
Mar 20 2024Sheets is battling with Mike Moustakas for the final spot on the White Sox roster, Daryl Van Schouwen of the Chicago Sun-Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sheets has served as the White Sox's primary right fielder for the last two seasons, though the acquisition of Dominic Fletcher has pushed him into a reserve role. He's responded by hitting .326 with seven extra-base hits this spring across 51 plate appearances. Despite out playing Moustakas, Sheets could find himself on the wrong side of the competition because he has one minor-league option remaining.
Feb 24 2024Sheets could have trouble making the Opening Day roster after recent additions to the White Sox's roster, Daryl Van Schouwen of the Chicago Sun-Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sheets spent the last two seasons with a significant share of playing time in right field, and for much of the offseason, it appeared that would remain the case in 2024. However, the White Sox have made several additions late in the offseason, including Kevin Pillar, Mike Moustakas and Dominic Fletcher. All three of those players will be competing directly with Sheets for both plate appearances and a roster spot, so he'll likely need to have a good showing in the spring to head east with the big club.
Sep 17 2023Sheets went 1-for-3 with a three-run home run in Saturday's 7-6 win over the Twins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He took Pablo Lopez deep in the first inning, giving the White Sox an early 5-0 lead that they barely managed to avoid squandering. Sheets snapped an 18-game homer drought with the blast, a stretch dating back to Aug. 18 in which he slashed a meager .156/.191/.222. The 27-year-old has taken over as the regular right fielder for Chicago against right-handed pitching, and while hits have been hard to come by lately, Sheets does have eight RBI in his last six contests. On the season, he has a weak .627 OPS with 10 homers and 40 RBI in 299 plate appearances.
Aug 17 2023Sheets went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in a 4-3 loss to the Cubs on Wednesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sheets gave the White Sox a 3-0 lead in the fifth frame with a two-run blast, but the team's bullpen couldn't seal the deal in the late innings. The long ball was Sheets' first since June 16, a span of 33 games. The veteran has seen his playing time decline as his bat has been cold. Since June 20, he's slashing a meager .178/.241/.247 with one homer, seven RBI, three runs and a 5:17 BB:K over 32 contests.
Jul 9 2023Sheets is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Cardinals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: On the bench for the fourth time in six games, Sheets appears to have moved into a bench role in the wake of the White Sox bringing aboard another lefty-hitting corner outfielder in Oscar Colas from Triple-A Charlotte. Colas has gotten off to a slow start at the plate since being recalled, but he'll likely get some time following the All-Star break to try and right the ship since Sheets wasn't provided ample production in a strong-side platoon role. Since turning in back-to-back two-hit games in the middle of June, Sheets has gone 5-for-33 at the dish over his last 14 contests.
Jul 1 2023Sheets isn't in the White Sox's lineup Saturday against Oakland. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Left-hander Kyle Muller will take the mound for Oakland to begin Saturday's contest, so the left-handed Sheets will remain in the dugout. Yasmani Grandal will fill in as Chicago's designated hitter, allowing Seby Zavala to start behind the plate and bat eighth.
Jun 29 2023Sheets is not in the lineup Thursday versus the Angels. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Yasmani Grandal will take a DH day and Seby Zavala will start behind the plate as the White Sox face off against left-hander Patrick Sandoval. Sheets continues to ride the pine versus southpaws.
Jun 26 2023Sheets is out of the lineup Monday versus the Angels. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Eloy Jimenez will take a turn as the DH and Clint Frazier will cover right field as the White Sox face off against left-hander Reid Detmers. Sheets has drawn only six plate appearances this year versus southpaws, compared to 175 plate appearances against righties.
Jun 21 2023Sheets is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Rangers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: With the White Sox facing off against a southpaw (Martin Perez), the lefty-hitting Sheets will head to the bench for the second time in the series. Clint Frazier will replace Sheets in right field and will bat seventh.
Jun 19 2023Sheets is not in the starting lineup Monday against the Rangers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sheets will take a seat after he went 5-for-10 with a solo homer and two doubles during the team's three-game series with Seattle. Eloy Jimenez slot in at designated hitter while Clint Frazier enters the lineup in right field and bats seventh in the series opener with Texas.
Jun 16 2023Sheets went 2-for-3 with a solo home run in Friday's 3-2 loss to the Mariners. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sheets opened the scoring in the fifth inning with a solo shot off Bryan Woo. This was Sheets' first multi-hit effort in June -- he had gone just 2-for-22 (.091) over his previous nine contests. The 27-year-old's slump has him down to a .229/.307/.410 slash line with eight homers, 23 RBI, 16 runs scored and two doubles through 52 games. Sheets has seen a majority of the time in right field lately, but Eloy Jimenez should return to that spot when he's ready to play the field, while Clint Frazier could also be a competitor for playing time.
Jun 11 2023Sheets is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Marlins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sheets typically sits out against southpaws, and the 27-year-old will open Sunday's game on the bench with lefty Braxton Garrett on the mound for the Marlins. Jake Burger will be the designated hitter and hit fifth Sunday.
Jun 7 2023Sheets is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Yankees. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Though he'll take a seat versus Yankees right-hander Randy Vasquez, the lefty-hitting Sheets has started in each of the White Sox's last 10 matchups with right-handed pitchers. Jake Burger is getting the nod as the White Sox's designated hitter Wednesday, but Sheets may still be the team's preferred option between the two in the strong side of a platoon.
May 28 2023Sheets is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Tigers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: As is typically the case, the lefty-hitting Sheets will take a seat against a southpaw (Eduardo Rodriguez), but Sheets could soon see his opportunities against right-handed pitching come to an abrupt end. The White Sox reinstated Eloy Jimenez (appendectomy) from the 10-day injured list Sunday, and he looks poised to reclaim a regular role in right field moving forward with Jake Burger likely having established himself as an everyday player at designated hitter at this point. Burger could pick up reps at second base while Elvis Andrus (oblique) is sidelined, but until that happens, Sheets looks like he could be blocked from seeing steady playing time versus righties.
May 26 2023Sheets is not in the starting lineup Friday versus the Tigers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sheets will take a seat as the White Sox face off with left-hander Joey Wentz on the mound Friday. Righty bat Clint Frazier will replace him in right field and bat eighth in the series opener with Detroit.
May 21 2023Sheets (wrist) is playing first base and hitting seventh against the Royals on Sunday, Vinnie Duber of AllCHGO.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sheets was a late scratch from the lineup against Kansas City on Sunday, but the 27-year-old feels well enough to return to the lineup for the series finale against the Royals.
May 20 2023Sheets is out of the lineup Saturday with a wrist injury, Brian Sandalow of the Chicago Sun-Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sheets was a late scratch from the lineup Saturday due to a minor right wrist issue from sliding, The injury doesn't appear likely to sideline him for long and Sheets could be back in the lineup as soon as Sunday's series finale with Kansas City.
May 18 2023Sheets is absent from the White Sox' lineup for Thursday's game against the Guardians. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Cleveland is throwing left-hander Logan Allen, so Sheets will sit in favor of Jake Marisnick. Sheets has homered in two straight games but hasn't made a start against a southpaw this season.
May 17 2023Sheets went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Wednesday's 7-2 win over the Guardians. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: This was the second time in May that Sheets has homered in consecutive games. He's gone 9-for-35 (.257) with four long balls and eight RBI over his last 10 contests. For the season, the outfielder is slashing .250/.318/.448 with six homers, 16 RBI, 11 runs scored and a double through 107 plate appearances.
May 16 2023Sheets went 1-for-5 with a three-run home run in Tuesday's win over Cleveland. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sheets broke the game open Tuesday, pushing the White Sox advantage to 4-0 in the fifth inning by launching a three-run homer off Shane Bieber that scored Yoan Moncada and Andrew Vaughn. Sheets didn't reach base safely once outside the long, ball while striking out once. Since Eloy Jimenez (abdomen) was placed on the 10-day injured list, Sheets has hit .258 with three home runs, seven RBI and four runs scored over nine games.
May 7 2023Sheets went 2-for-5 with a three-run homer in a win over the Reds on Sunday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sheets put the cap on a massive 11-run second inning with his three-run shot. It was his third long ball of the year and first since April 22. He'd been stuck in a 5-for-31 (.161) slump since that last homer. Sheets improved his slash line to .258/.315/.394 through 23 contests.
May 6 2023Sheets will sit Saturday against Cincinnati. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sheets hits the bench after starting seven consecutive games. He should have an easier path to playing time with Oscar Colas now in the minors, though he'll have to hit better than his .246/.309/.344 if he's to continue earning starts. Adam Haseley starts in right field Saturday.
May 3 2023Sheets will start in right field and bat sixth Wednesday versus the Twins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sheets is in right field for the second day in a row and is making his fifth straight start overall. Oscar Colas was optioned to Triple-A Charlotte earlier this week, giving Sheets an opportunity to solidify himself as a regular in the corner outfield. The 27-year-old is slashing .280/.351/.400 with two home runs and eight RBI through 19 games (57 plate appearances) this season with the White Sox.
Apr 6 2023Sheets went 2-for-4 with three RBI on Wednesday against the Giants. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He has primarily been stuck in a bench role to begin the season, but he has the chance to fill the strong side of a platoon after Eloy Jimenez (hamstring) was placed on the injured list. Sheets made a strong impression in his start Wednesday, delivering RBI singles in both the first and seventh innings. During 2022, Sheets maintained a .706 OPS across 410 plate appearances.
Apr 5 2023Sheets will serve as the White Sox's designated hitter and No. 6 batter in Wednesday's game against the Giants. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: At least against right-handed pitching, Sheets looks like he could become a regular in the Chicago lineup in the short term after Eloy Jimenez landed on the 10-day injured list Wednesday with a left hamstring injury that is expected to sideline him for 2-to-3 weeks, according to The Athletic. Sheets, who had logged just five plate appearances over Chicago's first five games, was a slightly above-average performer versus righties in 2022, producing a 108 wRC+ in those matchups while slashing .250/.301/.435 in 365 plate appearances.
Mar 31 2023Sheets is starting at first base and batting sixth Friday versus the Astros. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Andrew Vaughn is on the bench with Houston throwing right-hander Cristian Javier. This should not be a platoon situation throughout the year, but the left-handed-hitting Sheets might get semi-regular starts at first base and in the corner outfield against right-handed pitching opponents.
Mar 20 2023Sheets will play both corner outfielder positions as well first base in 2023, Jesus Cano of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sheets spent a significant portion of the 2022 season as the White Sox's starting right fielder. However, after the offseason addition of Andrew Benintendi and emergence of Oscar Colas, he may not have one specific defensive position to call home to begin 2023. Even so, he should earn plenty of plate appearances, particularly given the spotty health history of Eloy Jimenez (calf). Across 410 plate appearances in 2022, Sheets hit .241/.295/.411.
Oct 2 2022Sheets is out of the lineup for Sunday's game in San Diego. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sheets started the past seven games and will head to the bench after he went 5-for-23 with a solo home run and seven strikeouts during that span. Romy Gonzalez will shift to right field while Josh Harrison starts at the keystone Sunday.
Sep 23 2022Sheets went 1-for-3 with a solo home run Thursday against the Guardians. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sheets took Shane Bieber deep in the eighth inning to tally his 14th homer of the season. He's hit only .176 across 51 at-bats in September, though he is riding a modest four-game hitting streak during which he's collected four RBI and three runs scored. For the season, Sheets is hitting a respectable .244/.299/.419 across 375 plate appearances.
Sep 20 2022Sheets is not in Tuesday's lineup against the Guardians, Vinnie Duber of AllCHGO.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sheets is hitting .140 with one home run, 10 strikeouts and five walks in 15 games this month. Andrew Vaughn will start in right field while AJ Pollock patrols left field.
Sep 17 2022Sheets isn't starting Saturday against Detroit, Daryl Van Schouwen of the Chicago Sun-Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sheets has started against just three left-handed pitchers this year and will get a breather with southpaw Eduardo Rodriguez on the mound Saturday. Andrew Vaughn is starting in right field and batting fifth.
Sep 15 2022Sheets went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run Thursday against the Guardians. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sheets took Hunter Gaddis deep in the second inning to tally his 13th home run of the season. He entered Thursday's game having gone hitless in his last 13 at-bats and with just a .097 average across 11 games in September. Despite the recent struggles, Sheets continues to serve a large-side platoon role in right field for the White Sox. For the season, he has maintained a .241/.296/.415 line across 358 plate appearances.
Sep 14 2022Sheets isn't starting Wednesday's game against the Rockies, Vinnie Duber of AllCHGO.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sheets has started against just three left-handed pitchers this year and will head to the bench with southpaw Kyle Freeland on the mound for Colorado on Wednesday. Andrew Vaughn is starting in right field and batting fifth.
Sep 11 2022Sheets is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Athletics. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: With lefty Cole Irvin taking the hill for Oakland, the lefty-hitting Sheets will retreat to the bench. Andrew Vaughn will cover right field in Sheets' stead.
Sep 8 2022Sheets is not in the lineup ahead of Thursday's game against Oakland, Daryl Van Schouwen of the Chicago Sun-Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The left-handed Sheets will sit out of Thursday's contest as the A's will begin the game with southpaw JP Sears on the mound. Andrew Vaughn will slide over to take Sheets' spot in right field while AJ Pollock fills in at left.
Sep 5 2022Sheets is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Mariners, Daryl Van Schouwen of the Chicago Sun-Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The lefty-hitting Sheets will take a seat for the series opener while the Mariners bring southpaw Marco Gonzales to the bump. The White Sox will likely continue to shield Sheets from lefties in future games, but the 26-year-old may have supplanted AJ Pollock for a regular spot in the outfield versus right-handed pitching in light of his hot run at the plate of late. Over his last 15 games, Sheets has supplied a monstrous 1.127 OPS while maintaining a 11.3 percent walk rate and a 15.1 percent strikeout rate.
Aug 31 2022Sheets went 2-for-5 with two home runs for a total of five RBI in a 9-7 loss to the Royals on Tuesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sheets has been flexing his power stroke all August long, and he punctuated a solid month with his first multi-homer game of the season. The 26-year-old left-handed bat set a career-high in home runs with the performance and tallied his 42nd RBI of the campaign. Sheets was pegged as a sleeper by some analysts coming into the season and he could continue to show why down the stretch. Sheets is slashing .371/.369/.661 in 62 at-bats in August.
Aug 28 2022Sheets went 1-for-4 with a three-run home run in Saturday's loss to Arizona. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sheets launched a three-run shot in the first that scored Andrew Vaughn and Jose Abreu, but Arizona would mount a comeback and take the lead in the second inning. The homer was Sheets' 10th of the year and his first since Aug. 2. Although a .257 batting average on the season does not jump off the page, the first baseman has played well this month, going 21-for-55 for a .382 batting average and striking out just 10 times.
Aug 24 2022Sheets went 3-for-5 with three RBI on Wednesday against the Orioles. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sheets delivered a two-RBI single in the first inning and drove in an additional run in the seventh frame. He has started four of the team's last five games and has 10 hits in 18 at-bats in that span. Sheets has been starting in right field, but he will find playing time more difficult to come by once Eloy Jimenez (elbow) is able to get back in the lineup consistently.
Aug 17 2022Sheets went 1-for-1 with a double and two RBI Tuesday against the Astros. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sheets was out of the lineup for the fourth time in the team's last six games, though he did enter as a pinch hitter for Lenyn Sosa in the seventh inning. Sheets came through with a game-tying double, and he now has five hits, three doubles, four RBI and one run scored across his last 17 at-bats. Despite the solid stretch, Sheets has only a .676 OPS in 277 plate appearances this season and appears to be out of favor for the time being in Chicago.
Aug 16 2022Sheets is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Astros. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Even with a right-hander (Justin Verlander) on the hill for Houston and a regular starting outfielder in Luis Robert (groin) and a reserve option in Leury Garcia (leg) out of the lineup for Chicago, the lefty-hitting Sheets finds himself on the bench. Sheets had already sat two of the previous four times the White Sox opposed right-handed pitchers, so the 26-year-old looks like he may have to settle for a part-time role once Robert is back in action. AJ Pollock has posted a .944 OPS in August and has made a strong claim for a near-everyday role when Chicago is at full strength.
Aug 9 2022Sheets will sit Tuesday against the Royals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sheets will take a seat for a second consecutive game Tuesday, potentially receiving additional rest after recently suffering an ankle injury. That being said, the lefty-hitting Sheets' absence from the lineup against a right-handed starting pitcher (Brady Singer) could hint that he's moved into more of a fourth-outfield role, with AJ Pollock having gained more traction as a regular in the starting nine. Sheets is getting on base at a .154 clip thus far in August, while Pollock owns a .350 OBP on the month.
Aug 7 2022Sheets is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Rangers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sheets will return to the bench after he went 0-for-3 with a strikeout in his return to the lineup for Saturday's 8-0 loss. He had been dealing with a bruised ankle prior to starting Saturday, so the White Sox may be holding Sheets out for the series finale as a precaution.
Aug 6 2022Sheets (ankle) will bat eighth and play right field Saturday against the Rangers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sheets hasn't started since he was scratched from Wednesday's lineup due to a bruised ankle, though he did appear off the bench Thursday. He'll be involved from the start this time around and will look to improve on his unimpressive .230/.289/.391 season slash line.
Aug 5 2022Sheets (ankle) is out of the lineup for Friday's game at Texas. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sheets will be on the bench for the third consecutive game as he continues to manage a bruised ankle. Andrew Vaughn will shift to right field with Yasmani Grandal resting his legs as the designated hitter.
Aug 4 2022Sheets (ankle) isn't starting Thursday against the Rangers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sheets is out of the lineup for a second consecutive game as he continues to deal with a bruised ankle. However, he was available as a pinch hitter Wednesday, and it wouldn't be surprising to see him available off the bench once again Thursday. Andrew Vaughn is shifting to right field while AJ Pollock starts in center.
Aug 3 2022Sheets is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Royals but is available as a pinch-hitting option off the bench after he bruised his ankle in Tuesday's 9-2 win, Daryl Van Schouwen of the Chicago Sun-Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He suffered the injury in question in the eighth inning, when he banged into the outfield wall while chasing down a flyball. Sheets, who went 1-for-4 with his ninth home run of the season Tuesday, will cede his spot in the outfield to AJ Pollock in the series finale.
Aug 2 2022Sheets went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Tuesday's 9-2 win over the Royals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sheets provided extra insurance for the White Sox with his seventh-inning homer. In his last 15 games, the outfielder has gone 12-for-51 (.235) with four long balls. He's up to a .231/.290/.393 slash line with nine homers, 26 RBI, 19 runs scored and 11 doubles through 255 plate appearances. The 26-year-old should continue to play against most right-handed pitchers.
Aug 1 2022Sheets isn't starting Monday against the Royals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sheets is getting a day off after he went 3-for-11 with a homer, a double, two RBI and two strikeouts over the last three games. Andrew Vaughn is shifting to right field while Yasmani Grandal serves as the designated hitter.
Jul 30 2022Sheets went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run and a double in a 3-2 win against Oakland on Saturday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sheets connected on a two-run long ball in the seventh inning and doubling in the ninth before being lifted for pinch-runner Adam Engel, who scored the game-winning run on a wild pitch. The 26-year-old Sheets has compiled a modest three-game hitting streak during which he's gone 5-for-12, though he was 1-for-24 over his previous seven games. Sheets is now slashing .230/.293/.385 with eight home runs, 18 runs and 24 RBI through 226 at-bats.
Jul 27 2022Sheets isn't starting Wednesday's game against the Rockies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sheets has gone 2-for-8 with a run, a walk and two strikeouts over three matchups since the All-Star break and is taking a seat for the third time in the last four games. Andrew Vaughn is shifting to right field while Seby Zavala is starting behind the dish.
Jul 26 2022Sheets is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Rockies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sheets went 2-for-4 in his last appearance Sunday, but that did not earn him a spot in Tuesday's lineup. Sheets saw the ball well earlier this month, but even with the multi-hit effort he's gone just 3-for-28 (.107) over his last eight games.
Jul 23 2022Sheets isn't starting the second game of Saturday's doubleheader against the Guardians. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sheets is resting after he went 0-for-3 with a walk and two strikeouts during Saturday's matinee. Andrew Vaughn is starting in right field while Yasmani Grandal serves as the designated hitter.
Jul 15 2022Sheets is out of the lineup for Friday's game at Minnesota. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sheets is in a 1-for-12 rut and will remain on the bench Friday for the third time in the past four games. Leury Garcia will man right field while Andrew Vaughn serves as the designated hitter.
Jul 13 2022Sheets isn't in the lineup Wednesday against the Guardians. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sheets has gone 4-for-14 with two homers, four RBI and a strikeout over his last four games and will take a seat for a second consecutive matchup. AJ Pollock is starting in right field and batting seventh.
Jul 12 2022Sheets is out of the lineup for the second game of Tuesday's doubleheader with the Guardians. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Cleveland is bringing a southpaw (Konnor Pilkington) to the hill for the nightcap, so the lefty-hitting Sheets will cede his spot in the outfield to the righty-hitting AJ Pollock. Sheets, who went hitless in three at-bats in the White Sox's 4-1 loss in the early game, looks like he'll occupy the larger side of a platoon moving forward.
Jul 11 2022Sheets went 2-for-3 with a solo home run Sunday against the Tigers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sheets took Drew Hutchison yard in the sixth inning to tally his seventh home run of the season and second in as many games. Sheets has hit well since being recalled from Triple-A Charlotte on June 23, maintaining a .340/.407/.604 line with three homers, 12 RBI and six runs scored across 59 plate appearances.
Jul 9 2022Sheets went 2-for-4 with a three-run home run in Saturday's 8-0 win over the Tigers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sheets took Garrett Hill yard in the first inning to record his sixth homer of the season. He has been a regular in the White Sox's lineup since June 23, maintaining a .320 average with two home runs, 11 RBI and five runs scored in 15 games. Despite that decent stretch, Sheets has only a .322 wOBA across 205 plate appearances for the season.
Jul 8 2022Sheets will be on the bench Friday against the Tigers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sheets started 14 straight games after returning to the big leagues in late June, though every one of those games came against a righty. With lefty Tarik Skubal on the mound Friday, Sheets will hit the bench. Adam Engel will get the start in right field.
Jul 3 2022Sheets went 2-for-3 with two doubles and two RBI on Saturday against the Giants. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sheets has drawn nine consecutive starts since being recalled June 22 due to the absence of both Eloy Jimenez (hamstring) and Adam Engel (hamstring). He tallied his fourth multi-hit effort in that span, helping him maintain a .310 average while chipping in one home run, four RBI and three runs scored. Sheets will be at risk of losing playing time when Jimenez is able to return, though he has made the case to retain his spot on the roster.
Jun 26 2022Sheets went 2-for-3 with a run scored Saturday against the Orioles. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sheets has started each of the last three games in right field, filling in for Adam Engel (hamstring). Sheets has three hits in nine at-bats in that span, including a double and a run scored. He struggled in his first stint with the big-league club this season and currently has a .212/.281/.336 line across 160 plate appearances on the campaign.
Jun 23 2022The White Sox recalled White from Triple-A Charlotte on Thursday. He'll start in right field and bat sixth in the series opener with the Orioles. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: With Danny Mendick (knee) and Adam Engel (hamstring) both being placed on the injured list Thursday, Sheets was summoned from the minors to fill one of the open spots on the 26-man active roster. He was sent down June 10 and produced a .270 average with two homers, seven RBI and six runs over 37 at-bats in nine games with Charlotte. Now that he's back with the big club, the lefty-hitting Sheets could have a line on a strong-side platoon role with five position players (Yoan Moncada, Eloy Jimenez, Yasmani Grandal, Mendick and Engel) residing on the IL.
Jun 10 2022Sheets was optioned to Triple-A Charlotte on Friday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sheets has struggled recently, producing a .164 batting average without producing a home run or RBI over 55 at-bats in 19 games since May 16. He will now report to Triple-A and look to correct his approach at the plate. Jimmy Lambert was recalled from Charlotte on Friday to take his spot on the major-league roster.
Jun 9 2022Sheets isn't starting Thursday's game against the Dodgers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sheets started in the last two games and went 1-for-5 with a double and a strikeout, but he'll retreat to the bench with left-hander Tyler Anderson starting for the Dodgers on Thursday. Adam Engel will take over in right field and bat eighth.
Jun 5 2022Sheets is not in Sunday's lineup against the Rays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sheets will predictably head to the bench with lefty Ryan Yarbrough starting for the Rays. Jose Abreu will start at designated hitter with Yasmani Grandal starting at first base.
Jun 3 2022Sheets is not in Friday's lineup against the Rays, Daryl Van Schouwen of the Chicago Sun-Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: With arguably the top lefty in baseball, Shane McClanahan, toeing the rubber for Tampa Bay, Sheets will head to the bench. Jake Burger gets the nod at designated hitter.
Jun 1 2022Sheets isn't in the lineup Wednesday against the Blue Jays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sheets drew starts in the last four games and went 3-for-17 with a double, a run, a walk and two strikeouts, but he'll get a breather with left-hander Hyun Jin Ryu on the mound for the Blue Jays on Wednesday. Luis Robert will serve as the designated hitter while Adam Engel takes over in center field.
May 25 2022Sheets is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Red Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The lefty-hitting Sheets will retreat to the bench while the Red Sox bring southpaw Rich Hill to the mound Wednesday. Jake Burger replaces Sheets as the White Sox's designated hitter.
May 21 2022Sheets isn't starting Saturday against the Yankees. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sheets will get a breather since left-hander Nestor Cortes is on the mound for the Yankees on Saturday. Andrew Vaughn will serve as the designated hitter while Adam Engel enters the lineup in right field.
May 20 2022Sheets will be on the bench Friday against the Yankees. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sheets hits the bench against lefty Nestor Cortes. He's sat against all but one of the nine lefties the White Sox have faced this season. Andrew Vaughn will be the designated hitter Friday, while Adam Engel starts in right field.
May 18 2022Sheets isn't starting Wednesday against the Royals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Even with right-hander Zack Greinke on the mound Wednesday, Sheets will get a chance to reset after he went 1-for-11 with a walk and three strikeouts over the last three games. Andrew Vaughn will serve as the designated hitter while Adam Engel starts in right field.
May 15 2022Sheets is not in Sunday's lineup against the Yankees. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He will head to the bench with lefty Nestor Cortes on the hill for the Yankees. Jose Abreu gets the nod at designated hitter while Andrew Vaughn starts at first base.
May 14 2022Sheets isn't starting Saturday against the Yankees. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sheets has swung a hot bat recently, going 5-for-13 with three homers, a double, seven RBI, two walks and three strikeouts over the last four games. He'll get a breather Saturday while Andrew Vaughn serves as the designated hitter with Adam Engel starting in right field.
May 11 2022Sheets went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run Tuesday against the Guardians. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sheets took Cal Quantrill yard in the sixth inning to record his third home run of the season and second in as many games. His power surge is coming at the right time, as Andrew Vaughn (hand) began a rehab assignment Tuesday, which could result in some lost playing time for Sheets. However, he's made plenty of contact early -- he's striking out at a 21.2 percent rate -- so there is room for his .213/.263/.360 line to improve.
May 10 2022Sheets went 1-for-2 with a three-run home run and a walk Monday against the Guardians. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sheets slugged his second home run of the season in the first inning. He has only four extra-base hits on the campaign, though he has made consistent contact and maintained a 21.1 percent strikeout rate. Despite a poor .211/.263/.324 line, Sheets should remain in line for regular playing time at least until Andrew Vaughn (hand) is able to return.
May 2 2022Sheets went 2-for-4 with a double, a walk and a run scored Sunday against the Angels. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sheets has found himself in the lineup regularly against right-handed pitching since Eloy Jimenez (hamstring) has been sidelined. He's largely struggled with that opportunity, as he entered Sunday's game 1-for-10 with two strikeouts and two walks in his previous four games. However, Sheets had a productive game Sunday to tally his third multi-hit game of the season. Sheets is hitting just .235/.291/.333 across 55 plate appearances to begin the campaign, but he should continue to get an opportunity to serve as the team's primary designated hitter.
Apr 30 2022Sheets isn't starting Saturday's game against the Angels. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sheets went 0-for-10 with a walk and two strikeouts over his last three appearances, and he'll retreat to the bench with left-hander Jose Suarez starting for the Angels. Yasmani Grandal will serve as the designated hitter while Reese McGuire starts behind the dish.
Apr 26 2022Sheets is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Royals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sheets is expected to benefit from more at-bats while Eloy Jimenez (hamstring) is sidelined for the next 6-to-8 weeks, but the lefty-hitting 26-year-old could still find himself on the bench regularly against southpaws. He'll take a seat with lefty Daniel Lynch toeing the rubber for Kansas City in the series opener.
Apr 24 2022Sheets went 1-for-3 with a walk Sunday against the Twins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sheets started at first base and hit fifth Sunday, as Jose Abreu shifted to designated hitter. His performance wasn't particularly notable, though he should see sustained playing time either in left field or at designated hitter due to the absence of Eloy Jimenez (hamstring). As a result of a number of other injuries, Sheets was already playing regularly, and he has now collected at least one hit in four consecutive starts.
Apr 17 2022Sheets went 1-for-3 with a home run, hit-by-pitch and two RBI in a 9-3 loss Sunday against the Rays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sheets drove in a run when he was hit by a pitch in the fourth and capped off the game with a solo homer in the ninth off right-handed reliever Tommy Romero. It was his first home run and RBI of the season. The 25-year-old has started in three of the last four games and has a hit in each appearance. Sheets has extreme platoon splits and will most likely receive starts only against right-handed pitchers.
Apr 16 2022Sheets isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Rays, Vinnie Duber of NBC Sports Chicago reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sheets started the last two games and went 2-for-7 with a double, a run and three strikeouts. Even with right-hander Corey Kluber starting for Tampa Bay, Andrew Vaughn will start in right field while Reese McGuire enters the lineup behind the dish.
Apr 13 2022Sheets isn't starting Wednesday's game against the Mariners, Vinnie Duber of NBC Sports Chicago reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sheets is slated to occupy the strong side of a platoon in right field while AJ Pollock (hamstring) is on the 10-day injured list. However, Adam Engel will draw the start Wednesday since left-hander Robbie Ray is on the mound for Seattle.
Apr 12 2022Sheets will start in right field and bat sixth in Tuesday's game against the Mariners. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sheets started in only one of the White Sox's first three games during the club's season-opening series in Detroit, but he should face a clearer path to playing time in the outfield after AJ Pollock (hamstring) was moved to the injured list Tuesday. Manager Tony LaRussa could choose to take a platoon approach to right field, with the lefty-hitting Sheets occupying the larger side of the timeshare while the righty-hitting Adam Engel picks up starts against southpaws.
Apr 10 2022Sheets is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Tigers, Scott Merkin of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sheets will sit for the second time in the three-game series with Detroit bringing another lefty (Tarik Skubal) to the hill for Sunday's finale. The 25-year-old Sheets, who went 0-for-4 in his season debut in Saturday's 5-2 win, appears set to handle a part-time role against right-handed pitching, though he would see his playing-time outlook improve if AJ Pollock (hamstring) is forced to the injured list.
Oct 13 2021Sheets went 2-for-4 with a double and home run in Tuesday's 10-1 loss to the Astros in Game 4 of the ALDS. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He got the start at DH with the White Sox's season on the line and accounted for all of the team's offense with his second-inning homer off Lance McCullers. Sheets went 4-for-12 in the series after an impressive .250/.324/.506 debut during the regular season (54 games). The roster is crowded, but Sheets would seems to have the inside track on a roster spot heading into spring training 2022.
Oct 8 2021Sheets is not in the lineup for Game 2 of the ALDS against the Astros on Friday, Vinnie Duber of NBC Sports Chicago reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sheets went 0-for-4 with two strikeouts while starting at first base in Game 1, and he's not in the starting nine Friday. Andrew Vaughn will serve as the designated hitter while Jose Abreu returns to his regular post at first base.
Sep 30 2021Sheets went 2-for-3 with a home run and three RBI on Wednesday against the Reds. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sheets took Sonny Gray yard for a two-run shot in the third inning to record his 11th home run of the season. It was his second long ball in as many games. Sheets is also riding a modest three-game hitting streak, though he also has at least one hit in six of his last eight contests. Overall, Sheets is hitting .245/.324/.517 across 170 big-league plate appearances.
Sep 29 2021Sheets went 2-for-3 with a solo home run and two RBI in Tuesday's 7-1 win over the Reds. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sheets ripped a home run over the right field wall in the fourth before adding to his RBI total in the sixth after scoring Eloy Jimenez on a base hit. The 25-year-old Sheets has seen some increased playing time during the final stretch of the season but that should likely change once the playoffs get underway. Sheets is slashing .236/.317/.493 with 10 homers, 28 RBI, 19 runs scored and 16:38 BB:K over 167 plate appearances. He could be a very useful bat off the bench in the postseason, particularly against right-handed pitching.
Sep 27 2021Sheets is out of the lineup for Monday's game against Cleveland. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sheets started at either first base or designated hitter in four of the White Sox's last five games, going 2-for-12 with a run scored. His time as a near-everyday player could come to an end during the postseason, but Sheets should see steady work in the final week of the regular season with Chicago likely to rest several veterans while its playoff positioning remains locked in.
Sep 21 2021Sheets will sit Tuesday against the Tigers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sheets sits after starting seven of the last eight games, a stretch in which he hit .286/.444/.571. Adam Engel (shoulder) returns from the injured list to start in right field, which could potentially cut into Sheets' playing time in the final two weeks of the season.
Sep 18 2021Sheets, who was removed from Friday's lineup prior to game time, served as a pinch hitter and stayed in to play right field in an 8-0 win over the Rangers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sheets was originally scheduled to start in right field, but a last-minute lineup change had him replaced by Romy Gonzalez, who was originally set to fill in at shortstop for Tim Anderson. As it turns out, Anderson, recently reinstated from the injured list, wanted to test his hamstring on back-to-back days, so he was added to the lineup at shortstop while Gonzalez moved to right field, according to Brian Sandalow of the Chicago Sun-Times. Sheets' removal appears to have nothing to do with an injury, so he should be good to go while Andrew Vaughn (back) is unavailable.
Sep 17 2021Sheets is no longer listed in the lineup for Friday's game against the Rangers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sheets was replaced in the lineup by Tim Anderson, who will start at shortstop and push Romy Gonzalez to Sheets' spot in right field. It's unclear if Sheets is dealing with an injury or if the White Sox have simply decided that Anderson is in fact ready to play every day despite previously indicating he'd be eased back into action upon his return from a hamstring injury.
Sep 14 2021Sheets went 3-for-4 with a home run, a double, four total RBI and two total runs in Tuesday's 9-3 victory versus the Angels. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sheets' second-inning RBI single gave Chicago its first lead of the game, and he then plated three runs with a 447-foot blast to right field in the following frame. The rookie registered the first three-hit game of his career in the contest while tying his big-league single-game high with four RBI. He'll look to build upon the impressive performance after going hitless in his five previous games entering Tuesday.
Sep 11 2021Sheets started in left field and went 0-for-2 with a walk and a run scored in Friday's 4-3 win over Boston. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sheets made a couple of starts in the last three games and was the third man to start in left field for Eloy Jimenez, who returned as the designated hitter following a two-game absence due to a knee injury. While Jimenez was unavailable for duty in the field, Andrew Vaughn, Billy Hamilton and now Sheets started in left for the White Sox. With Jimenez back, Sheets will get fewer opportunities.
Sep 1 2021Sheets went 2-for-3 with two home runs, four RBI and a hit-by-pitch in Wednesday's win over the Pirates. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 25-year-old was recalled Wednesday from Triple-A Charlotte and he didn't wait long to make an impact. He launched a three-run homer in the fourth inning off of the Pirates starter Max Kranick and another solo shot in the eighth off of reliever Duane Underwood. The outfielder will likely function mostly as a bench bat for the White Sox the rest of the way but he does provide the occasional long ball, having now hit eight homers in 30 games in the majors this season.
Aug 9 2021The White Sox optioned Sheets to Triple-A Charlotte on Monday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: An already crowded Chicago outfield became even more packed Monday with Luis Robert (hip) coming back from the 60-day injured list, so Sheets likely wouldn't have been in store for steady at-bats had he stuck around with the big club. Since the organization still views the 25-year-old as one of its top prospects, Sheets will head to Charlotte to play on an everyday basis and continue his development as a corner outfielder after playing mostly at first base throughout his time in the minors.
Aug 8 2021Sheets is not in the lineup Sunday against the Cubs, Vinnie Duber of NBC Sports Chicago reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sheets continues to be the odd man out when the White Sox are without the services of a designated hitter in a National League park. Eloy Jimenez will receive another start in left field, pushing Andrew Vaughn to right.
Aug 7 2021Sheets isn't starting Saturday's game against the Cubs, Vinnie Duber of NBC Sports Chicago reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sheets drove in a run as a pinch hitter Saturday, but he'll head back to the bench for the fourth time in the last five games. Brian Goodwin will shift to right field while Leury Garcia starts in center.
Aug 6 2021Sheets will sit Friday against the Cubs. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sheets finds himself on the bench for the third time in four games. It's possible he sits for the next two games as well, as the White Sox will be without a designated hitter at Wrigley Field. Jose Abreu starts at first base Friday, with Eloy Jimenez and Andrew Vaughn patrolling the outfield corners.
Aug 5 2021Sheets isn't starting Thursday's game against the Royals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sheets went 0-for-4 with a strikeout Wednesday, and he'll retreat to the bench for the second time in the last three games. Andrew Vaughn will shift to right field while Leury Garcia enters the lineup in left.
Aug 3 2021Sheets is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Royals, Vinnie Duber of NBC Sports Chicago reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sheets has recorded one hit in each of his last four games and is hitting .189 with a double and a home run in his last 10. Leury Garcia is starting in right field Tuesday.
Jul 28 2021Sheets isn't in the lineup Wednesday against Kansas City. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sheets went 1-for-3 with a home run, a walk and a strikeout Tuesday, but he'll return to the bench with left-hander Kris Bubic starting for the Royals. Leury Garcia will shift to right field while Danny Mendick starts at the keystone.
Jul 27 2021Sheets went 1-for-3 with a solo home run and a walk Tuesday against the Royals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sheets took Brad Keller yard in the fourth inning to record his sixth home run of the season. It was a well-timed knock, as the return of Eloy Jimenez will put pressure on Sheets to produce or risk losing out on playing time in the outfield. Despite that threat, Sheets has managed a strong skills profile across 74 plate appearances to this point in the season. Though he's hitting just .231, he's struck out at only a 21.6 percent clip and has been hampered by a .205 BABIP. Sheets has also displayed plenty of power, maintaining a .569 slugging percentage and .338 ISO.
Jul 26 2021Sheets will sit Monday against the Royals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sheets hits the bench after starting two straight games and four of the last six in right field. Adam Engel will fill that position Monday.
Jul 21 2021Sheets isn't starting Wednesday's game against the Twins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Even with right-hander Michael Pineda starting for Minnesota, Sheets will get a day off after he went 1-for-7 with a three-run homer and three strikeouts across the last two games. Jake Burger will serve as the designated hitter and bat seventh.
Jul 19 2021Sheets allowed 1-for-3 with a three-run shot in a win over the Twins in Game 2 of Monday's doubleheader. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sheets took Jose Berrios deep for a three-run, walkoff shot in the seventh inning. He's homered in each of his last two games and racked up five through 48 at-bats to start his MLB career. The 25-year-old lefty is slashing .245/.333/.633 with nine extra-base hits and 14 RBI.
Jul 18 2021Sheets is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Astros. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sheets' streak of 14 straight starts will come to an end Sunday, as Yoan Moncada gets a turn as the White Sox's designated hitter, while Jake Burger enters the lineup at third base. Since his June 29 call-up from Triple-A Charlotte, Sheets is hitting .244 with four home runs and 11 RBI.
Jul 9 2021Sheets went 1-for-3 with a solo home run, two walks and two runs in Friday's 12-1 win over the Orioles. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 25-year-old has gone 9-for-33 with three home runs, nine RBI and six walks since being called up June 29, making a substantial impact near the bottom of an injury-riddled White Sox lineup. If Sheets continues this success at the plate, he'll have a strong case to remain on the roster when Eloy Jimenez (pectoral) is ultimately ready to be reinstated.
Jul 2 2021Sheets went 1-for-4 with a three-run home run and a walk in Friday's 8-2 win over Detroit. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sheets capped off the White Sox's five-run rally in the ninth inning with his second homer in four games since he was called up. The 25-year-old has already amassed eight RBI, three runs scored and a pair of doubles in 17 plate appearances for a hot start to his major-league career. After playing his first three games in right field, Sheets served as the designated hitter at batted second Friday.
Jul 1 2021Sheets went 2-for-4 with a home run and two RBI in Wednesday's 13-3 win over the Twins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After going 2-for-4 with a double and two RBI in his MLB debut, Sheets enjoyed another solid day at the dish in his second career game. He slugged one of six home runs for the White Sox, taking Matt Shoemaker deep in the fifth inning for a 429-foot blast to right center. The rookie will remain in the lineup for Thursday's series finale as the White Sox's No. 7 hitter, and Sheets looks like he'll be a mainstay in right field while five other outfielders (Luis Robert, Eloy Jimenez, Adam Eaton, Adam Engel and Jake Lamb) are on the injured list.
Jun 30 2021Sheets went 2-for-4 with a double, a run scored and two RBI in Tuesday's 7-6 win over the Twins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It was a busy big-league debut for the 25-year-old. Sheets singled to left field in the second inning for his first hit, brought home a run on a bases-loaded fielder's choice in the third that deflected off Kenta Maeda's glove, then blooped an RBI double into no man's land behind third base in the fifth. Sheets should be a regular part of the corner outfield mix for Chicago while Jake Lamb (quadriceps) is sidelined, and his solid .292/.352/.472 slash line through 41 games at Triple-A this year suggests he can contribute with consistent at-bats.
Jun 29 2021Sheets was recalled from Triple-A Charlotte prior to Tuesday's game against the Twins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sheets was brought up to Chicago in early June but did not appear in a game before being sent back to Charlotte after a two-day stint with the big club. He'll return the White Sox on Tuesday and will be making his big-league debut when he's able to make his way into a game. Sheets, who has slashed .292/.352/.472 across 176 Triple-A plate appearances this season, figures to be serve as an extra outfielder and an option at first base while Jose Abreu (knee) manages an injury. Luis Gonzalez was optioned to Charlotte in a corresponding roster move.
Jun 5 2021Sheets was optioned to Triple-A Charlotte on Saturday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sheets joined the major-league roster Thursday, but he didn't appear in either of the last two games. He'll now return to the minors after Andrew Vaughn was reinstated from the COVID-19 injured list in a corresponding move.
Jun 3 2021Sheets was recalled from Triple-A Charlotte prior to Thursday's game against the Tigers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Andrew Vaughn was placed on the COVID-19 injured list in a corresponding move, but it sounds like it could be a short stay for Vaughn, who is asymptomatic. Sheets has hit .319/.360/.500 with four home runs in 100 plate appearances at Triple-A. Jake Lamb will start in left field Thursday.
Mar 16 2021Sheets was optioned to Triple-A Charlotte on Tuesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Manager Tony La Russa mentioned the 24-year-old as a candidate to server as the designated hitter this season, but he won't make the Opening Day roster. Sheets could still make his major-league debut later in the season. He last played at Double-A in 2019, posting a .267/.345/.414 slash line with 16 homers, 18 doubles and 83 RBI in 126 games.
Feb 23 2021Sheets was mentioned by manager Tony La Russa as a possible candidate for the designated hitter spot this season, Daryl Van Schouwen of the Chicago Sun-Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Andrew Vaughn is thought to be the favorite for the job, but Sheets has a solid minor-league resume himself and is on the 40-man roster. The canceled minors season last year prevented him from continuing his climb up the ladder, but he hit .267/.345/.414 with 16 homers in 126 games for Double-A Birmingham in 2019.
Nov 20 2020Sheets' contract was purchased by the White Sox on Friday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: While Sheets appears to be blocked internally at first base by Jose Abreu and Andrew Vaughn, Chicago has a pretty shallow farm system, so it made sense to protect him from the Rule 5 draft. He should get an invite to big-league spring training for the second year in a row before being assigned to Triple-A.
Jun 10 2018Sheets (foot) went 0-for-4 with a walk Saturday for High-A Winston-Salem in his return from the 7-day disabled list.Sheets missed a little over a week with the foot injury before rejoining the Winston-Salem lineup. Now healthy, the 22-year-old will aim to tap into more power after posting an underwhelming .365 slugging percentage for Low-A Kannapolis in 2017 and a .372 mark in the Carolina League so far this season.