White Sox's Dominic Fletcher: Not in lineup Friday
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Fletcher is not in the lineup for Friday's game against the Reds, Vinnie Duber of AllCHGO.com reports.
It's just the third time this season that the White Sox have faced a lefty, but the left-handed hitting Fletcher has been on the bench for all of them (he's also sat out one game against a righty). Kevin Pillar will get the nod in center field versus Andrew Abbott.
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White Sox's Dominic Fletcher: Taking seat Tuesday
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Fletcher is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game in Cleveland.
It looks to be a routine day off for Fletcher, who has moved from right field to center field lately to accommodate for the loss of Luis Robert (hip). Kevin Pillar will handle center field Tuesday.
Fletcher is not in the lineup for Friday's contest in Kansas City.
The left-handed hitting Fletcher had started each of the White Sox' first five games against right-handers this season, but he will take a seat Friday versus Brady Singer. Newcomer Robbie Grossman is getting the call in right field.
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White Sox's Dominic Fletcher: On bench for season opener
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Fletcher is out of the lineup for Thursday's season opener versus the Tigers.
The lefty-hitting Fletcher should be in good position to play regularly in the corner outfield against right-handed pitching this season, but he finds himself on the bench for the opener with southpaw Tarik Skubal taking the hill for Detroit. The righty-hitting Kevin Pillar will step in for Fletcher in right field.
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White Sox's Dominic Fletcher: Struggling this spring
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Fletcher has gone 7-for-44 with 18 strikeouts in Cactus League action.
Fletcher is expected to have the starting job in right field, though his performance in the exhibition season certainly hasn't helped his cause. The White Sox won't be competing for the postseason, so they may want to see what they have in Fletcher and continue to give him run even if his struggles persist. On the other hand, both Gavin Sheets and Kevin Pillar are potential replacements, so Fletcher's grip on the starting job may not be secure.
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White Sox's Dominic Fletcher: Penciled into starting role
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Fletcher is the leading candidate to start in right field for the White Sox to begin the season, Daryl Van Schouwen of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.
The White Sox acquired Fletcher from the Diamondbacks in early February, and he should immediately have the chance to contribute to his new club. He made his big-league debut in 2023, posting a .301/.350/.441 line across 102 plate appearances -- good for a 113 wRC+. Fletcher will have to hold off Gavin Sheets and Kevin Pillar during spring training, with the latter being a logical candidate to serve in a short-side platoon role alongside Fletcher in right field.
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White Sox's Dominic Fletcher: Sent to CWS
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The Diamondbacks traded Fletcher to the White Sox on Saturday in exchange for Cristian Mena, Daryl Van Schouwen of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.
Fletcher appeared in 28 games for the Diamondbacks last season, slashing .301/.350/.441 to go with 14 RBI across 102 plate appearances. He's had consistent success in the minor leagues as well, and a .946 OPS versus right-handed pitchers could give Fletcher an early advantage over Gavin Sheets in the competition for Chicago's starting right fielder job.
Diamondbacks' Dominic Fletcher: Placed on 60-day IL
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Arizona recalled Fletcher from Triple-A Reno and placed him on the 60-day injured list Monday with a fractured left index finger.
Fletcher suffered the injury while playing for Reno and was placed on the affiliate's 7-day IL on Aug. 24. By recalling Fletcher and adding him to the major-league IL, the Diamondback will be able to open up another 40-man roster spot for southpaw reliever Andrew Saalfrank, whose contract was selected from Reno. Fletcher is now officially done for the season after he had been productive during his time in the majors earlier on in 2023, slashing .301/.350/.441 with two home runs and 14 RBI across 102 plate appearances.
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Diamondbacks' Dominic Fletcher: Lands on minor-league IL
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Fletcher (undisclosed) was placed on the 7-day injured list at Triple-A Reno on Thursday, Alex Weiner of ArizonaSports.com reports.
Fletcher was optioned to Reno in early July and has maintained a .252 average with seven home runs, 25 RBI and 35 runs scored in 31 games since. Those numbers were achieved in a hitter-friendly environment, though it's still possible he'll get another chance in Arizona before the close of the campaign. However, this injury will decrease that likelihood.
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Diamondbacks' Dominic Fletcher: Optioned to Reno
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Arizona optioned Fletcher to Triple-A Reno on Friday.
Fletcher had gone 4-for-15 with zero extra-base hits since being recalled to the majors June 30. This demotion seems like good news for the status of Corbin Carroll's right shoulder, though the Diamondbacks have also called up outfield prospect Dominic Canzone.
Fletcher was not in Tuesday's starting lineup, as Corbin Carroll returned from a shoulder injury.
Fletcher had made three consecutive starts, playing all three outfield spots, while Carroll rehabbed his injury. He entered Tuesday's game as a pinch runner and finished out the game in right field.
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Diamondbacks' Dominic Fletcher: Opportunity could close
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Fletcher started in right field and went 1-for-4 in Sunday's 5-2 loss to the Angels.
Fletcher made a third straight start in place of Corbin Carroll, who has been dealing with a shoulder injury since last Thursday. Carroll served as a pinch hitter Sunday and could rejoin the team Tuesday, which would curb Fletcher's at-bats. It's unclear how the Diamondbacks will adjust the lineup once Carroll is ready, as they currently have six outfielders on the roster. Presumably, either Fletcher or Kyle Lewis will head back to Triple-A Reno.
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Diamondbacks' Dominic Fletcher: Fills in for Carroll
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Fletcher started in left field and went 1-for-4 in Friday's 6-2 win over the Angels.
Fletcher, who was recalled from Triple-A Reno on Friday, filled in for the injured Corbin Carroll, who suffered a shoulder injury and was removed from Thursday's game. Fletcher was up with the Diamondbacks earlier this season after the team demoted Alek Thomas and was initially quite productive. He had a 1.231 OPS through the first two weeks before tailing off (.427 OPS) over the subsequent two weeks. Arizona also recalled outfielder Kyle Lewis from Reno on Friday, so the outfield will be a crowded place once Carroll is ready.
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Diamondbacks' Dominic Fletcher: Called up Friday
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Fletcher was called up from Triple-A Reno on Friday, Robert Murray of FanSided.com reports.
Fletcher will return to the major-league roster after being sent down in late May and batting .328 with two doubles, a triple, seven RBI, 14 runs and a stolen base over 13 Triple-A games since his demotion. He's compiled a .308/.349/.474 slash line with eight extra-base hits, including two homers, over 85 plate appearances with Arizona in 2023, but Fletcher had been in a 6-for-39 (.154) slump when sent back down. The 24-year-old will face off with his brother David Fletcher and the Angels upon his return to the big leagues Friday.
