The Chicago White Sox are making changes to their lineup as they face the Miami Marlins, hoping to secure their first win of the season after a series of losses.
Positional Changes in the White Sox Lineup
Several players are slated to play in different positions this afternoon, including Colson Montgomery. Manager Will Venable has decided to stick with the same top of the order from Sunday’s game.
Miguel Vargas will be at first base. Colson Montgomery has shifted to third base for the second time this season. Luisangel Acuña will play infield for the second time in just four games.
Murakami’s Role as DH
Munetaka Murakami will bat second for the second straight game. He will be the DH for the first time in his young MLB career. He has started at first base in each outing thus far.
Venable moved Murakami behind the lead-off man during the series finale against the Brewers. Murakami made the most of the opportunity with a historic third consecutive home run and a walk.
Montgomery’s Versatility
Colson Montgomery has now slid over to third base for the second time this season. He has played some very solid ball at short and only suited up at third base 12 times during his rookie campaign.
It always felt like he could be destined for some more games at the corner, though, after the signing of Luisangel Acuña this winter. The former Mets utility man will now play the infield for the second time in just four games despite joining the roster as an outfielder.
The Sox have Sam Antonacci and William Bergolla Jr. waiting in the wings, as well as a likely addition of UCLA shortstop Roch Cholowsky in this summer’s draft. It might not hurt the Sox to see just how versatile Montgomery can be with plenty of other infield talent sitting in the minors.
Peters in Centre Field
Tristan Peters will make his third consecutive start in centre field. He will bat sixth for the second time this year. He has gotten on base in each of his last two games, but has yet to record or run or RBI.
Marlins Lineup
The Marlins lineup is as follows:
- Jacob Marsee, CF
- Xavier Edwards, 2B
- Agustín Ramírez, DH
- Liam Hicks, C
- Otto Lopez, SS
- Owen Caissie, RF
- Connor Norby, 1B
- Griffin Conine, LF
- Graha
The White Sox will face the Marlins at LoanDepot Park. The game is scheduled for 5:40 PM CT.