White Sox activated INF Brent Morel from the 15-day disabled list; optioned him to Triple-A Charlotte. Morel is finally recovered from his lumar back strain, but there's no need for him at the major league level now that Kevin Youkilis is the regular third baseman. He figures to return when rosters expand in September.

Brent Morel (lumbar strain) has moved his rehab assignment to Triple-A Charlotte. Morel hit just .227 with four doubles over seven games for High-A Winston-Salem, not that it really matters. With Kevin Youkilis currently the White Sox's everyday third baseman, he could remain in the minors when healthy.

Brent Morel (back) went 0-for-2 with a strikeout as the designated hitter Friday in his first rehab game with High-A Winston-Salem. It was Morel's first game action since he was shut down from an earlier rehab assignment in June. The White Sox don't have much of a need for him with Kevin Youkilis in the fold, so they aren't going to rush him back. It's possible he could be optioned to Triple-A once he's deemed ready.

Brent Morel (back) is scheduled to restart a minor league rehab assignment Friday with High-A Winston-Salem. Morel has been sidelined for two months with a lumbar back strain and suffered a setback during his first rehab assignment last month. The White Sox have Kevin Youkilis at third base now, so given that Morel was struggling even before the injury, he figures to stay with Triple-A Charlotte once he shakes the rust against lesser competition.

Brent Morel (back) is on a strengthening program and, according to Daryl Van Schouwen of the Chicago Sun-Times, "won't be back any time soon." The White Sox have been frustrated by Morel's back ailment, as he's had numerous setbacks and they haven't been able to figure out exactly what's wrong with him. The club figures to seek help outside the organization for third base, but for now they're going with the slumping Orlando Hudson, who was benched Thursday after committing a big error that led to Wednesday's loss.

Brent Morel is feeling more back discomfort. Morel left a rehab game Thursday at Triple-A Charlotte after experiencing the pain. He'll likely rest for a few days before trying again. The 25-year-old third baseman is batting .177/.225/.195 with zero home runs through 125 major league plate appearances this season.

Brent Morel left Thursday's rehab game with Triple-A Charlotte after just one at-bat. No word yet on the reason for his exit. The 25-year-old is currently rehabbing a lumbar back strain.

White Sox manager Robin Ventura said Brent Morel (back) will stay with Triple-A Charlotte until he gets a "clean bill of health." Morel is hitting .333 (7-for-21) with a double over his first six rehab games. While his health is important, the White Sox likely want to see him continue to have success with the bat. The 25-year-old was batting just .177/.225/.195 with zero homers and a miserable 39/7 K/BB ratio across 125 plate appearances prior to going on the disabled list.

Brent Morel (back) is 4-for-8 with a double and three runs scored over his first two minor league rehab games with Triple-A Charlotte. Morel, who is currently rehabbing a lumbar back strain, played all nine innings at third base on Thursday. The 25-year-old is eligible to return from the disabled list on Saturday, but he'll likely need a couple more days.

Brent Morel (back) is scheduled to begin a minor league rehab assignment Tuesday at Triple-A Charlotte. Morel worked out on the field before Monday's game in Tampa Bay and told reporters that he's "feeling better than I have all year." The 25-year-old third baseman should return to the White Sox early next week.