Brett Lawrie

White Sox facing Houston without Brett Lawrie on Thursday

Chicago White Sox infielder Brett Lawrie is not in the White starting lineup Thursday against the Houston Astros.

What It Means:

It will be his first absence of the season. Lawrie could use a day to clear his head. He's been struggling lately with 13 strikeouts and only three hits in his last 25 at-bats. Carlos Sanchez will take over at second base and bat second.

For the year, Lawrie is hitting .252/.341/.435 with five homers, two steals and 16 RBI's over 167 plate appearances.

Source: Rotoworld