White Sox place Zach Putnam on DL; recall Andre Rienzo

Jul 18, 2014; Chicago, IL, USA; Chicago White Sox relief pitcher Zach Putnam (57) shakes hands with catcher Tyler Flowers (21) after defeating the Houston Astros at U.S Cellular Field. Mandatory Credit: Jerry Lai-USA TODAY Sports

The Chicago White Sox announced a move before the start of their four-game series with the Minnesota Twins on Thursday, placing relief pitcher Zach Putman on the disabled list.

Jul 11, 2014; Cleveland, OH, USA; Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Andre Rienzo (64) pitches during the sixth inning against the Cleveland Indians at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports

In their press release the White Sox stated:

"“Putnam, 27, is 3-2 with a 2.35 ERA (10 ER/38.1 IP), three saves and a team-leading 12 holds in 42 appearances this season, his first with the White Sox after signing as a free agent on November 27, 2013.”"

Replacing Putnam on the roster will be Andre Rienzo, who has had his good and bad moments with the White Sox this season as a starter and relief pitcher.

The release said of Rienzo:

"“Rienzo, 26, went 4-5 with a 5.87 ERA (40 ER/61.1 IP) in 14 games (11 starts) with the White Sox from April 19-July 12. He also has gone 1-2 with a 3.60 ERA (8 ER/20.0 IP) and 17 strikeouts in five games (four starts) with the Knights in 2014.”"

It will be interesting to see what happens with Rienzo back in the bullpen.