CLEVELAND ¨C Prior to today¡¯s series opener at Cleveland, the Chicago White Sox returned left-handed pitcher Tyler Gilbert from his injury rehabilitation assignment at Class AAA Charlotte and reinstated him from the 15-day injured list. To make room for Gilbert on the active roster, the White Sox optioned left-hander Brandon Eisert to Charlotte.
Gilbert, 31, has been on the injured list since March 27 (retroactive to March 23) with left knee bursitis. He was acquired by the Sox from Philadelphia on January 1 in exchange for right-handed pitcher Aaron Combs.
Eisert, 27, has appeared in three games with the White Sox this season, allowing four runs on six hits with five strikeouts over 3.0 IP.