White Sox activate Eaton off injured list
Out since June 15 with a strained right hamstring, right fielder Adam Eaton was reinstated from the injury list Friday.
Eaton has been bothered by leg issues for much of the season and was batting .195 coming off the IL. It was his decision to go right back on the roster.
"Because of his veteran status, he doesn't feel like he needs to go down to the minor leagues for a rehab," manager Tony La Russa said. "I think because he's got that kind of short stroke, smart hitter, he can come in right away and give you good at-bats."
Eaton started Friday night in right field, with red-hot newcomer Gavin Sheets shifting to designated hitter and moving up to the No. 2 spot in the batting order.
"The one thing you make clear, they could choose not to go to rehab, the guys that play the best are going to play the most," La Russa said. "Will be interesting to see (Eaton) compete against our young guys."
The White Sox also optioned reliever Zack Burdi to Class AAA Charlotte.
Burdi, a Downers Grove South High School product, has appeared in 6 games with the Sox this season, allowing 5 runs in 9 innings.