White Sox Recall Bryan Ramos from Birmingham with Danny Mendick Injured

The Chicago White Sox made a pair of roster moves involving infielders before Saturday's game against the St. Louis Cardinals. The team placed Danny Mendick on the 10-day injured list (retroactive to May 2) with lower back tightness and recalled Bryan Ramos from Double-A Birmingham.

Mendick was a late scratch from Friday's lineup due his back issue. In 10 games since rejoining the White Sox, the veteran is slashing .256/.293/.410 with one home run, three doubles, and three RBIs.

Ramos is off to a rough start with the Birmingham Barons, slashing .182/.265/.307 with two homers, five doubles, and 11 RBIs in 24 games. However, he's a member of the White Sox' 40-man roster, so recalling him limits the roster shuffling the club has to do in replacing Mendick.

Given his early struggles, Ramos will likely serve in a bench role for the White Sox. The first time he sees the field will mark his MLB debut after parts of five seasons in Chicago's minor-league system.