Acting White Sox manager Miguel Cairo remains optimistic Tim Anderson will return this season, but when remains uncertain with under two weeks left.
He also faced Sox pitcher Davis Martin in live batting practice Thursday and had some soreness after, according to Cairo.after being swept by the Guardians this week, have 11 regular season games remaining after Friday. Cairo said “of course” he would like to see Anderson play at least a couple.
“But we've got to make sure he's 100 percent,” Cairo added. “You don't want to re-aggravate it. You've got to be 100 percent but of course I would like to see him lead off and be with our team and finish the season.” That echoes what Anderson said Tuesday; he wants to be back on the field but knows he has to be smart.
Another layer in this equation is the prospect of Anderson going on a rehab assignment. Triple-A Charlotte’s season ends on Wednesday. “If he's going to do it, he's got to do it soon,” Cairo said. “Let's see what happens and what the trainers come up with.”