Everson

Pereira

It’s a bummer for Pereira, who was finally getting a chance to play regularly and was slashing .250/.310/.453 with three home runs and seven RBI in 71 plate appearances. He does have a nearly 30 percent strikeout rate, which is something that he needs to work to improve, but hopefully, this is not a long absence for the 25-year-old. Derek Hill is starting in right field and batting seventh in the first game without Pereira.

Pereira went 0-for-2 before leaving the contest. He’s day-to-day moving forward. The 25-year-old has been Chicago’s primary right fielder for the last few weeks.

Benintendi had a couple of hits including a three-run homer on Thursday night, so it’s a bit surprising to see him out of the lineup against an opposing right-hander on Friday evening. Perhaps the White Sox know something that we don’t and expect a left-hander to work bulk innings in the game. Everson Pereira will slide up to the leadoff spot in his absence against what’s expected to be Miles Mikolas for the Nationals.

Pereira snapped a 2-2 tie as he clobbered a 1-2 sweeper from Kevin Kelly for a 401-foot (101.9 mph EV) solo shot to left. The 25-year-old also singled and drew a walk in the contest, finishing the day 2-for-3. He has been sizzling at the plate this young season, slashing .304/.360/.739 with three homers and five RBI in his first 25 plate appearances.

Pereira was participating in his first game back since suffering an ankle sprain at the beginning of April, and he made an immediate impact with a three-run shot of Shane McClanahan. The former Yankees’ prospect is now slugging .600 with a pair of homers in his limited action, and it’s worth noting that it’s never been a question of raw power with Pereira. Everything else? Remains to be seen.

Pereira missed just over the minimum 10 days with his left ankle sprain. The outfielder should see playing time now that he’s back with the club, but there are better outfield options out there from a fantasy perspective in most leagues.

Pereira is on the IL with a sprained ankle retroactive to Apr. 2, so he’ll be eligible to be activated tomorrow. That’s not going to happen, obviously, but Tuesday after the off day on Monday seems like a possibility. Tanner Murray will probably be sent down to make room.

The 24-year-old outfielder suffered the injury during Wednesday’s game against the Marlins. They White Sox tried to take it day-to-day but ultimately felt it was best to sit him down and let it heal rather than playing shorthanded any longer. Tanner Murray was recalled from Triple-A Charlotte to take his place on the active roster.

Consider him day-to-day. Derek Hill took over in right field. Pereira struck out in both of his at-bats before departing.

Pereira will get a day off after starting the season 4-for-14 (.286) with an impressive .905 OPS. He’ll get a break with Tristan Peters getting the start in right against Jason Junk and the Miami bullpen.