"While White Sox general manager Ken Williams gave manager Ozzie Guillen the backing to bench high-priced center fielder Alex Rios, the Cubs aren't likely to sit struggling left-fielder Alfonso Soriano for an extended period.

Soriano came into Wednesday's game hitting .171 in July and .111 (4-for-36) since the All-Star break. Manager Mike Quade gave him a "mental day off" Wednesday night against Brewers ace Zack Greinke, but he is expected in the lineup Thursday afternoon against Shaun Marcum."