Alen Hanson

White Sox' Alen Hanson starting in left field on Thursday

Chicago White Sox shortstop/outfielder Alen Hanson is starting in left field Thursday against the Detroit Tigers.

What It Means:

Tonight, Hanson will make his first start since September 6th and will do so from left field. He replaces Rymer Liriano and bats eighth against lefty Chad Bell.

The switch-hitting Hanson has a .241 average and 1 home run against left-handed pitching this season. He comes in at $2,100 for a White Sox team implied at 4.80 runs against Bell.