White Sox activate SS Tim Anderson in flurry of strikes

CHICAGO — All-Star shortstop Tim Anderson returned to the Chicago White Sox on Tuesday, a part of a flurry of strikes by the sputtering ballclub.

Anderson and infielder Hanser Alberto had been reinstated from the 10-day injured record. Anderson sprained his left knee on April 10 at Minnesota, and Alberto is getting back from a strained left quad.

Chicago additionally optioned rookie outfielder Oscar Colás and infielder Lenyn Sosa to Triple-A Charlotte. The 24-year-old Colás, one of many group’s prime prospects, hit .211 with a homer and 7 RBIs in 25 video games in his first stint within the majors.

Veteran reliever Alex Colomé, outfielder Billy Hamilton and left-hander Sammy Peralta had been promoted from Charlotte. Reliever Joe Kelly was positioned on the paternity record, and utilityman Romy Gonzalez went on the 10-day IL with proper shoulder irritation.

The White Sox additionally designated relievers Jake Diekman and Frank German for project. Diekman, a lefty who was acquired in an August commerce with Boston, is 0-1 with a 7.94 ERA in 13 large league appearances this season.

Chicago had dropped 10 in a row earlier than rallying for a wild 12-9 victory in opposition to Tampa Bay on Sunday. The White Sox start a three-game collection in opposition to the Twins on Tuesday night time.

The return of Anderson may present an enormous raise. The White Sox went 3-15 whereas Anderson was on the IL.

The 29-year-old Anderson is off to a robust begin this season, batting .298 with 4 RBIs and 5 steals in his first 11 video games. He hit a significant league-best .335 in 2019.

Alberto, 30, went on the IL on April 16. He is hitting .211 with a homer and 4 RBIs in eight video games in his first season with Chicago.

The 34-year-old Colomé signed a minor league deal on April 6. He made eight appearances for Charlotte, going 1-0 with a 3.38 ERA and a save.