Eloy Jimenez was activated from the 60-day injured list and returned to the Chicago White Sox lineup Wednesday after missing over two months because of a hamstring injury.
Jimenez started in left field and batted sixth in the lineup for the afternoon finale of Chicago's three-game series against the Minnesota Twins. It marked his first game with the White Sox since April 23, when he suffered a right hamstring strain while running to first base.
White Sox manager Tony La Russa said Tuesday that Jimenez likely won't play more than two consecutive days in the outfield but praised the slugger as "a very important guy to us" and "a high priority.