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Moniak (hand) is not in the lineup for Wednesday's game versus the White Sox, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports.

Moniak hasn't played since being hit in the hand by a pitch Sunday, although the left-handed-batter might not have been in the lineup Wednesday, anyway, with the White Sox starting southpaw Jared Shuster. Jordyn Adams will start in center field for the Angels in the series finale.

O'Hoppe is not in the lineup for Wednesday's game against the White Sox, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports.

O'Hoppe will give way to Matt Thaiss at catcher for the second time during the three-game series. The 24-year-old O'Hoppe has gone just 3-for-23 with 11 strikeouts over his last seven contests.

Neto is not in the lineup for Wednesday's contest against the White Sox, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports.

In the midst of a 1-for-24 drought at the dish, Neto is receiving a rare day off. Jack Lopez will cover shortstop and bat second for the Angels while Neto gets some rest.

Drury (hamstring) will start at designated hitter and bat cleanup in Wednesday's game versus the White Sox, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports.

Drury is back in action for the first time in a week after he had been battling a sore left hamstring. Injuries have limited him to just 88 games this season, and he's managed a dreadful .478 OPS during that time.

Robert is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Angels.

Zach DeLoach will step in as Chicago's No. 2 hitter and starter in center field while Robert retreats to the bench for the day game after a night game. Robert had started in each of the White Sox's last 13 games, slashing .264/.298/.321 with no home runs, one stolen base, seven runs and two RBI during that stretch.

Lee is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Angels.

After catching eight innings of the White Sox's 5-0 loss Tuesday night, Lee will get a breather while the club wraps up its series in Anaheim with a day game. Chuckie Robinson will get the nod behind the dish Wednesday.

Ramos is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Angels.

Ramos is on the bench for a second straight matchup with a right-handed pitcher (Jack Kochanowicz) and may have lost hold of the primary gig at third base. Yoan Moncada (adductor) hasn't been a factor at the hot corner since being activated from the 60-day injured list Monday, but Miguel Vargas will occupy the position for the third day in a row.

Amaya is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Angels.

After making 14 starts at shortstop in a 16-game stretch from Aug. 30 through Monday, Amaya now finds himself on the bench for the second day in a row. He's sat in each of the White Sox's last three matchups with right-handed pitchers, as Amaya looks to have moved into the short side of a platoon at shortstop with the lefty-hitting Nicky Lopez. Since joining the White Sox on Aug. 27 after being claimed off waivers from the Astros, Amaya is slashing .244/.311/.268.

Erceg (2-6) allowed two runs (one earned) on three hits and a walk while striking out two over 1.2 innings, taking the extra-inning loss versus the Tigers on Tuesday.

Erceg's six-inning scoreless streak came to an end as he faltered in the 10th inning after he kept the game tied in the ninth. He also ended August in rough form, but he's generally brought some stability to the Royals' bullpen since they acquired him from the Athletics. For the year, Erceg is at a 3.53 ERA, 1.11 WHIP and 68:16 K:BB while earning 11 saves, 18 holds and five blown saves over 58.2 innings.

Schuemann is not in the lineup for Wednesday's contest against the Cubs.

Schuemann manned third base for the Athletics in each of the previous five games, but he will begin Wednesday's contest on the bench. Nick Allen will handle the hot corner and bat ninth.