Putz returns to 'pen; Jenks battling soreness

J.J. Putz returned from the disabled list just as White Sox closer Bobby Jenks has begun feeling discomfort in his right forearm.

Lillibridge the surprise hero for White Sox

After Bobby Jenks blew a three-run lead in the ninth Monday, in part because of a Brent Lillibridge throwing error, Lillibridge redeemed himself with the two-out, 11th-inning solo shot that sparked a two-out, four-run outburst in a 10-6 win over the Tribe.

Jenks gets big outs to clean up bullpen mess

Bobby Jenks recorded another tough save Tuesday, and he will be counted on more and more in the coming days. Both Matt Thornton and J.J. Putz will go on the disabled list prior to Wednesday's game.

Jenks enters early to help fatigued 'pen

With the White Sox bullpen burdened by injury and fatigue, Bobby Jenks abandoned his normal closer's role and transformed himself into an innings-eater. Jenks worked three scoreless innings from the seventh through the ninth in a tie game.

Jenks cleared after bullpen session

Bobby Jenks deemed himself ready for action on Wednesday night at Target Field, after throwing a 30-pitch bullpen before Tuesday's series opener with the Twins, avoiding a potential trip to the disabled list.

Jenks' availability remains up in the air

In a perfect world for White Sox manager Ozzie Guillen, Bobby Jenks would come to him on Saturday and tell him his back felt good enough to pitch.

Jenks day-to-day; DL remains option

White Sox closer Bobby Jenks is listed as day-to-day, but if he's unavailable this weekend, he may be headed to the disabled list.

Jenks available after resting sore back

White Sox closer Bobby Jenks was deemed available for Monday's series finale in Baltimore by manager Ozzie Guillen. The skipper said if Jenks didn't work in the game that he'd throw a side bullpen session.

Kotsay delivers late, often to lift White Sox

Mark Kotsay's two-run homer in the ninth gave the Sox much needed insurance Thursday, and after Bobby Jenks' blown save, Kotsay tripled home two in the 11th to beat Detroit, 6-4.

Putz, Thornton easing Jenks' load

Bobby Jenks' job in the ninth inning is made easier with the work of setup men J.J. Putz and Matt Thornton.

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