Tommy Kahnle got the phone call to return to Chicago much earlier than he anticipated.
Demoted after a rough spring, the White Sox reliever said he and his wife had just finished unpacking at Triple-A Charlotte when he learned he'd been recalled to the majors.
Kahnle rejoined the White Sox on Thursday after fellow reliever Jake Petricka went on the 10-day disabled list with a strained lat muscle. Though surprised by the news, Kahnle, who had a 5.87 ERA in seven spring games, hopes progress made in his most recent side session carries over onto the field.