White Sox's Eloy Jimenez: Returns as designated hitter

Jimenez (foot) will bat cleanup as the designated hitter for Game 3 of the Wild Card Series against Oakland on Thursday.Jimenez will play for the first time in a week after dealing with a sprained foot. He didn't appear in either of the first two games of the series despite reportedly being available off the bench, but he's ready to go for the deciding contest. He hit .296/.332/.559 in 55 games this season, so his presence should be a big boost to Chicago's lineup.

White Sox's Eloy Jimenez: Leaves Game 3 with apparent injury

Jimenez exited Game 3 of the AL Wild Card Series against the Athletics on Thursday with an apparent injury, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.Jimenez returned to Chicago's lineup as the designated hitter for the decisive Game 3 after missing a week with a sprained foot. He doubled in the top of the third inning, but he was visited by trainers at second base shortly after and exited the game. The nature and severity of his injury aren't clear.

White Sox's Eloy Jimenez: Foot injury resurfaces

Jimenez left Thursday's game against the Athletics with right foot discomfort.Jimenez was removed from the game after blasting a double in the third inning, and it appears as though he reaggravated his foot injury that forced him to miss the first two games of the AL Wild Card Series. Should the White Sox win Thursday's decisive Game 3, it's unclear whether Jimenez would be available for the AL Division Series. Leury Garcia and Adam Engel could take over in left field if Jimenez misses additional time.