Chicago White Sox catcher A.J. Pierzynski will miss Tuesday's game against the Twins because of a right oblique strain. Pierzynski is considered day-to-day, according to the team.
A.J. Pierzynski has a minor strain of right oblique. Only bothers him when he swings. Day to day, according to #WhiteSox officials.
— Dan Hayes (@DanHayesCSN) July 24, 2012
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Pierzynski, who is in the midst of the most productive season in his career, is hitting .287/.339/.509 with 11 doubles, 16 home runs and 50 RBI. In 15 major league seasons, the durable Pierzynski has been placed on the disabled list just once (Aug. 2011).
Tyler Flowers will start at catcher and bat eighth on Tuesday night.
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