Jimmy Lambert Begins Rehab Assignment
Jimmy Lambert (shoulder) started a minor-league rehab assignment in the rookie-level Arizona Complex League on Friday. Lambert has yet to pitch for the White Sox in 2024 after being sidelined with shoulder discomfort way back in spring training. The 29-year-old is officially dealing with a rotator-cuff strain in his shoulder but appears to be getting close to making his season debut for the last-place White Sox. Because of how long he's been out, though, don't be surprised if he's not activated from the injured list until August. It's hard to imagine Lambert overtaking Michael Kopech for the closer's role in Chicago once he's healthy, so fantasy managers should continue to ignore him for now. The former fifth-rounder in 2016 out of Fresno State had his first career save in 2023 while also posting a rough 5.26 ERA and 1.62 WHIP with 41 K's and 20 walks in 37 2/3 innings pitched.
Source: The Athletic - James Fegan
Chicago White Sox right-hander Source: The Athletic - James Fegan
Jimmy Lambert, Joe Barlow Dealing With Shoulder Soreness
Jimmy Lambert and Joe Barlow are both dealing with shoulder soreness in camp. Lambert will be sideline for 10 to 14 days, while Barlow could be out even longer. Lambert has not pitched since making his Cactus League debut on Feb. 25 and is going to be out for some time. Both Lambert, 29, and Barlow, 28, will most likely open the 2024 regular season on the injured list, which is more bad news for an already bad and shallow White Sox bullpen. Lambert picked up his first career save for the Pale Hose in 2023 in his fourth year with the team, but he also had a 5.26 ERA and 1.62 WHIP with 20 walks and 41 strikeouts in 37 2/3 innings over 35 appearances (one start). Neither Lambert nor Barlow are worthy of fantasy consideration.
Source: MLB.com - Scott Merkin
Chicago White Sox relief pitchers Source: MLB.com - Scott Merkin
Jimmy Lambert Serving As Opener On Monday
Jimmy Lambert will get the ball on Monday against the Cleveland Guardians on the road as the team's opener. The White Sox will use the 28-year-old in Mike Clevinger's (wrist) rotation spot to open the week. Lambert has appeared in 19 games for the White Sox so far this year, and all of those outings have been in relief, so fantasy managers shouldn't expect him to go deep into this game at all. In 17 1/3 innings pitched, he has a 6.23 ERA (6.58 FIP), 1.79 WHIP, 11 walks and 22 strikeouts. Lambert shouldn't be considered at all as a fantasy streamer on Monday as the team's opener.
Source: The Athletic - James Fegan
Chicago White Sox right-hander Source: The Athletic - James Fegan
Jimmy Lambert Optioned To Minors
Jimmy Lambert has been optioned to Triple-A Charlotte on Friday. He made two starts and held his own during those appearances. However, Lambert isn't need in the rotation anymore with Lucas Giolito (abdomen) expected to return this weekend. It's likely that Lambert rejoins the big league rotation at some point, assuming the White Sox need another starter down the road. He is a decent depth option, but isn't someone worth holding in fantasy formats.
Source: CBS Sports
Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Source: CBS Sports
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