Lambert refused an outright assignment by the White Sox, opting for free agency instead. He underwent right shoulder surgery in August and it's unclear when he'll be ready to pitch in games.
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White Sox's Jimmy Lambert: Out for season
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Lambert underwent season-ending surgery on his right shoulder Tuesday, James Fegan of SoxMachine.com reports.
Lambert has been on the injured list all season after suffering a right rotator cuff strain during spring training, and he was pulled off his rehab assignment earlier this month after aggravating the injury. He has now elected to undergo surgery to address the issue, which will prevent him from pitching again this season. A timeline for his recovery has yet to be announced, so his availability for spring training next year is uncertain.
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White Sox's Jimmy Lambert: Rehab assignment paused
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Lambert (shoulder) was returned from his rehab assignment Saturday, MLB.com reports.
Lambert began a rehab assignment July 19 and made a second appearance on the 23rd. The club provided no additional information except that his shoulder strain has been aggravated. However, Lambert's season is likely in jeopardy as he has been on the injured list since March 28.
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White Sox's Jimmy Lambert: Another rehab outing coming Tuesday
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Lambert (shoulder) will make his next rehab appearance in the rookie-level Arizona Complex League on Tuesday, Daryl Van Schouwen of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.
Lambert began his rehab assignment Friday, when he struck out two while allowing one hit and no walks over a scoreless innings. He'll likely need at least a few more appearances in the ACL before moving his rehab assignment to a higher-level affiliate. Lambert has been on the shelf all season while recovering from a right rotator cuff strain.
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White Sox's Jimmy Lambert: Cleared for rehab assignment
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Lambert (shoulder) will begin a rehab assignment with the White Sox' Arizona Complex League affiliate Friday, James Fegan of SoxMachine.com reports.
Lambert has been out all season with a right rotator cuff strain. Given how much time he's missed, he will require several rehab appearances. Lambert posted a 5.26 ERA and 41:20 K:BB over 37.2 innings with the White Sox in 2023.
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White Sox's Jimmy Lambert: Opens season on 60-day IL
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The White Sox placed Lambert (shoulder) on the 60-day injured list Thursday.
Lambert is recovering from a right rotator cuff strain, and though he's not expected to need surgery to address the injury, he'll still be in store for a prolonged period of rest and rehab before he's ready to pitch again. When healthy last season, Lambert served mostly in a middle-relief role for Chicago, logging three holds and one save to go along with a 5.26 ERA and 1.62 WHIP across 37.2 innings.
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White Sox's Jimmy Lambert: Doesn't need shoulder surgery
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Lambert does not need surgery on his right shoulder following a visit with Dr. Neal AlAttrache in Los Angeles on Thursday, Daryl Van Schouwen of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.
Lambert said of the condition of his shoulder that "there's something there," but whatever he's dealing with will be treated non-surgically. There's no timetable for when the reliever might be ready to pitch in games, but it seems like it will be a while.
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White Sox's Jimmy Lambert: Getting second opinion on shoulder
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Lambert will get a second opinion on his injured right shoulder on Thursday in Los Angeles, Daryl Van Schouwen of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.
Lambert was shut down for nearly two weeks after developing soreness in the shoulder, but the discomfort remains; therefore, he will get checked out by Dr. Neal ElAttrache in L.A. More information on the reliever's status should be available later this week, but it sounds like this could be a long-term issue.
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White Sox's Jimmy Lambert: Out with sore shoulder
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Lambert will be sidelined for 10-to-14 days after being diagnosed with right shoulder soreness Thursday, Scott Merkin of MLB.com reports.
Lambert made one scoreless Cactus League appearance on Feb. 25 but hasn't pitched since. Now he'll be shelved for a while and seems likely to begin the season on the injured list. Lambert has collected a 4.33 ERA and 98:50 K:BB over 99.2 innings over parts of four seasons with the White Sox.
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White Sox's Jimmy Lambert: Transferred to 60-day IL
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Lambert (ankle) was transferred to the 60-day injured list Tuesday, Vinnie Duber of AllCHGO.com reports.
The transaction frees up a spot on the 40-man roster for the addition of Tyler Naquin. Lambert is now officially done for the season with a right ankle injury that's kept him out for most of this month.
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White Sox's Jimmy Lambert: Placed on 15-day IL
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Lambert was placed on the 15-day injured list Monday with right ankle inflammation.
Lambert suffered the injury during Sunday's appearance against the Tigers. He will be eligible to return on Sept. 19, although it's unclear at this time whether he will be ready by then.
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White Sox's Jimmy Lambert: Departs with ankle issue
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Lambert was removed from Sunday's game against the Tigers with right ankle soreness.
Lambert threw only nine pitches and failed to record an out before exiting with the injury. The right-hander should be considered day-to-day as he continues to be evaluated.
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White Sox's Jimmy Lambert: Notches first save
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Lambert picked up the save Sunday against the Guardians, working around a hit in a scoreless inning.
After the White Sox rallied to take the lead in the ninth inning, Lambert came in to protect a two-run advantage in the bottom half of the frame, closing out the Guardians to earn his first career save. It was just Lambert's second appearance since he was recalled from Triple-A earlier in the week. The 28-year-old right-hander now sports a 5.60 ERA with a 1.68 WHIP and 31:15 K:BB across 27.1 innings this season. The back of the White Sox bullpen is certainly a question mark, though Lambert still seems an unlikely option for regular save opportunities.
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White Sox's Jimmy Lambert: Recalled from Charlotte
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Lambert was recalled from Triple-A Charlotte on Wednesday.
The 28-year-old right-hander will fill the bullpen spot left vacant by Tuesday's trade of Keynan Middleton to the Yankees. Lambert was a key contributor out of the White Sox bullpen in 2022, but he has struggled to a 6.29 ERA and 1.77 WHIP through 24.1 major-league innings this season.
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White Sox's Jimmy Lambert: Returned to minors
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Lambert was returned to Triple-A Charlotte on Thursday.
Lambert served as the 27th man for the White Sox's doubleheader against the Blue Jays. He threw the final two innings of the second game and looked impressive, holding Toronto scoreless while striking out three and allowing two hits. Lambert has had less success overall this season, maintaining a 6.29 ERA with a 28:14K:BB across 24.1 frames.
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White Sox's Jimmy Lambert: Added as 27th man
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The White Sox recalled Lambert from Triple-A Charlotte to serve as the 27th man for Thursday's doubleheader with Toronto.
Lambert holds a 6.85 ERA and 1.84 WHIP through 22.1 innings in the majors, and he'll be called upon to provide extra depth to the White Sox's bullpen Thursday. Lambert will return to the minors after Thursday's games, and he is unlikely to see meaningful innings against Toronto.
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White Sox's Jimmy Lambert: Optioned to Triple-A
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The White Sox optioned Lambert to Triple-A Charlotte on Thursday.
Lambert was lit up for three runs over one inning Wednesday during his first appearance since returning from the injured list. He holds a 6.85 ERA and 1.84 WHIP in the majors, and he will now head to Triple-A to right the ship. Lance Lynn returned from the bereavement list Thursday to fill Lambert's roster spot.
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White Sox's Jimmy Lambert: Returns from IL
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The White Sox reinstated Lambert (ankle) from the 15-day injured list Tuesday.
The 28-year-old righty made four rehab appearances with Triple-A Charlotte, surrendering five earned runs across 3.1 innings while striking out three and walking four. Lambert holds a 5.91 ERA and 1.73 WHIP through 21.1 frames this season, and he will replace Garrett Crochet (shoulder) in the bullpen after Crochet landed on the injured list Tuesday.
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White Sox's Jimmy Lambert: Launching rehab assignment
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Lambert (ankle) was sent to Triple-A Charlotte on a rehab assignment Wednesday.
Lambert has been on the 15-day injured list since May 29 and will now likely make multiple appearances with Charlotte before potentially returning to the big leagues. The right-hander is eligible to return June 13.
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White Sox's Jimmy Lambert: To IL with ankle injury
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The White Sox placed Lambert on the 15-day injured list Monday with right ankle inflammation, James Fegan of The Athletic reports.
Chicago activated reliever Liam Hendriks (illness) from the 15-day injured list in a corresponding move. Lambert's injury doesn't sound especially serious, so he could be ready to return to the 26-man active roster around the time he's first eligible for reinstatement in mid-June.
