White Sox's Korey Lee Scratched from Friday's Lineup Due to Hamstring Tightness

White Sox Catcher Korey Lee Sitting Out

Hamstring Tightness Sidelines White Sox Backstop

Chicago White Sox catcher Korey Lee has been scratched from Friday's lineup against the Minnesota Twins due to hamstring tightness, according to manager Tony La Russa. Seby Zavala will start behind the plate in his place.

Lee, 24, is batting .304 with three home runs and 12 RBIs in 32 games this season. He has been one of the White Sox's most consistent hitters, and his absence will be a blow to the team's lineup.

The White Sox are already without starting catcher Yasmani Grandal, who is on the injured list with a knee injury. Zavala, 28, is a capable backup, but he has just 11 career starts at catcher.

La Russa said that Lee's hamstring tightness is not considered serious, and he is expected to miss only a few games. However, the White Sox will be without their starting catcher for a crucial series against the Twins, who are one of the top teams in the American League Central.

The White Sox are currently in third place in the AL Central, 3.5 games behind the Twins. They are hoping to make a run at the division title, and Lee's absence will make that task more difficult.