Third to first
• Alex Rios is hoping to return to the White Sox lineup Friday night in Milwaukee. The right fielder has missed the last five games because of lower back stiffness.
• Hector Santiago gets the start on Friday in Milwaukee. Gavin Floyd will start Saturday afternoon, followed by Dylan Axelrod.
• A very limited number of standing-room-only tickets are available for Opening Day on Monday at U.S. Cellular Field, with first pitch against the Royals at 3:10 p.m. CT. Tickets are available for the remainder of the homestand against the Royals (April 3-4) and the Mariners (April 5-7).
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