Jose Abreu (reigning AL MVP) is expected to be available for the Chicago White Sox in Game 1 against the Houston Astros.
Abreu (34 years old) has been sick since Saturday and did not travel with the team on Tuesday to Houston. His status will be determined on game day.
Tony La Russa, manager of Minute Maid Park, said that he had caught a little flu before the Wednesday workout. "He had a difficult night with fever and went to the gym yesterday, and we are all now brimming over with joy and excitement since the fever broke.
He passed the COVID test and will be flying back to Canada tonight.
The White Sox also announced Game 1 and 2, with Lance Lynn being the first to get the ball, followed by Lucas Giolito. Lynn will be taking on this special assignment, having made his debut in the majors as a player with the St. Louis Cardinals back in 2011, when La Russa was their manager.
Lynn stated, "So it has been 10 years. And for me to have the opportunity with him ist pretty special because -- I joked a little bit the other day -- He's the only manager that ever sent me down." We have that going for our.
Lynn was the Sox ace throughout the season with an 11-6 record, 2.69 ERA and a 2.69 ERA. Giolito, who pitched Game 1 against the Oakland Athletics in the playoffs last year, has been the White Sox's best starter in the second half. Lance McCullers Jr. will oppose Lynn and Giolito, while Framber Valdez will oppose them.
La Russa did not name a Game 3 starter, and he waited to announce any postseason roster news about lefty Carlos Rodon. Rodon has been suffering from fatigue and soreness in the pitching arm. The 26-man rosters of teams don't need to be submitted until Game 1.
Abreu, who drove 117 runs in this season's season, is the most important concern. Abreu is as important as any other player for the White Sox.
Shortstop Tim Anderson stated, "I believe he's a key to our health." "But you all know, I'm sure, that he's stubborn, and you know he won't want to be there. He won't be happy about it."
