What latest Tony La Russa update means for White Sox playoff chances

Miguel Cairo took over as the Chicago White Sox manager when Tony La Russa was sidelined with health issues on August 30. Since Cairo's arrival, the team has won 9-4 and is playing well. Liam Hendriks has seen the difference in the players since Cairo arrived. The team is preparing for a series against the Colorado Rockies at Guaranteed Rate Field.

Cairo has been the manager of the Chicago White Sox since Tony La Russa's absence. The team has won four consecutive series and four of its last five games. Chicago is within three games of American League Central lead heading into Tuesday night’s game. LaRussa is still not cleared by doctors to manage in-game. Cairo is the current manager. The White Sox are seven games back in the Wild Card standings. Their best chance of making the postseason is to win the division. They have four games against AL Central-leading Cleveland and six against the fading Minnesota Twins. It's not a sure thing that they will make the playoffs, but their odds are climbing.