The Chicago White Sox are going to rest Luis Robert Jr. for a couple days to give the slumping slugger more room to work on some changes at the plate.

Robert stayed on the bench during Chicago's 8-1 win over Detroit on Tuesday night, and first-year manager Will Venable said he plans to give him another day on Wednesday.

"He’ll be available, but not in the starting lineup, just to give (him) an opportunity to really dial in some of these adjustments without just feeling the pressure of having to go out there and perform," Venable said before Tuesday's victory. "So he’s in a good spot physically. And just want to give him a couple days here to lock in some of these adjustments."

The backstory:

The 27-year-old Robert is 1 for 20 with 10 strikeouts and three walks in his last seven gam

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