Chicago ― Outfielder Wenceel Perez's stay on the sidelines was short-lived.

Perez was back in the Tigers' starting lineup Monday, after missing Sunday's game with a foot injury. He left Saturday's game after fouling a ball off his right foot. Perez was batting third and playing right field in Monday's series opener against the White Sox at Rate Field.

Perez has proven to be a key bat against openers, as the White Sox were set to employ in a bullpen game Monday. Being a switch-hitter, he complicates things for the opposing manager, especially now that he's producing from both sides. He's been better from the right side (.955 OPS in 2025), but he's no slouch from the left (.765 OPS, six home runs). Last season, Perez was much better from the left (.709) than the right (.594).

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