Daniel Palka

Daniel Palka out of the White Sox lineup for Game 1 on Friday

Chicago White Sox outfielder Daniel Palka is not starting Game 1 of Friday's doubleheader against the Oakland Athletics.

What It Means:

Avisail Garcia is back in the lineup after being activated from the DL, so Palka will take a seat in Game 1. Garcia is batting second against Oakland starter Sean Manaea.

Palka is batting .244/289/.449 with 17 runs, 6 home runs, 22 RBIs, and 2 stolen bases this season.