Impact Lambert refused an outright assignment by the White Sox, opting for free agency instead. He underwent right shoulder surgery in August and it's unclear when he'll be ready to pitch in games.
NOVEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE
Elects free agency Lambert (shoulder) elected free agency Monday.
Out for season Lambert underwent season-ending surgery on his right shoulder Tuesday, James Fegan of SoxMachine.com reports.
Impact Lambert has been on the injured list all season after suffering a right rotator cuff strain during spring training, and he was pulled off his rehab assignment earlier this month after aggravating the injury. He has now elected to undergo surgery to address the issue, which will prevent him from pitching in the majors this season. It's currently unknown if he'll be ready to go for the start of spring training next year.
AUGUST 24 • ROTOWIRE
Rehab assignment paused Lambert (shoulder) was returned from his rehab assignment Saturday, MLB.com reports.
Impact Lambert began a rehab assignment July 19 and made a second appearance on the 23rd. The club provided no additional information except that his shoulder strain has been aggravated. However, Lambert's season is likely in jeopardy as he has been on the injured list since March 28.
AUGUST 5 • ROTOWIRE
Making rehab appearance shortly Lambert (shoulder) will pitch in an Arizona Complex League game in the next day or so, Daryl Van Schouwen of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.
Impact This is the next step in Lambert's recovery after he was officially cleared to begin a rehab stint Friday. He'll likely need at least a few appearances in the ACL before ultimately advancing to tougher competition considering he's yet to pitch in a game this season.
JULY 22 • ROTOWIRE
Another rehab outing coming Tuesday Lambert (shoulder) will make his next rehab appearance in the rookie-level Arizona Complex League on Tuesday, Daryl Van Schouwen of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.
Impact Lambert began his rehab assignment Friday, when he struck out two while allowing one hit and no walks over a scoreless innings. He'll likely need at least a few more appearances in the ACL before moving his rehab assignment to a higher-level affiliate. Lambert has been on the shelf all season while recovering from a right rotator cuff strain.
JULY 22 • ROTOWIRE
Cleared for rehab assignment Lambert (shoulder) will begin a rehab assignment with the White Sox' Arizona Complex League affiliate Friday, James Fegan of SoxMachine.com reports.
Impact Lambert has been out all season with a right rotator cuff strain but is finally ready to test things out in a game setting. Given how much time he's missed, he will require several weeks of rehab appearances. Lambert posted a 5.26 ERA and 41:20 K:BB over 37.2 innings with the White Sox in 2023.
JULY 19 • ROTOWIRE
Doesn't need shoulder surgery Lambert does not need surgery on his right shoulder following a visit with Dr. Neal AlAttrache in Los Angeles on Thursday, Daryl Van Schouwen of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.
Impact Lambert said of the condition of his shoulder that "there's something there," but whatever he's dealing with will be treated non-surgically. There's no timetable for when the reliever might be ready to pitch in games, but it seems like it will be a while.
MARCH 17 • ROTOWIRE
Transferred to 60-day IL Lambert (ankle) was transferred to the 60-day injured list Tuesday, Vinnie Duber of AllCHGO.com reports.
Impact The transaction frees up a spot on the 40-man roster for the addition of Tyler Naquin. Lambert is now officially done for the season with a right ankle injury that's kept him out for most of this month.
SEPTEMBER 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
White Sox place RHP Jimmy Lambert (ankle) on IL The Chicago White Sox placed right-hander Jimmy Lambert on the 15-day injured list Monday with inflammation in his right ankle.
SEPTEMBER 4, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Placed on 15-day IL Lambert was placed on the 15-day injured list Monday with right ankle inflammation.
Impact Lambert suffered the injury during Sunday's appearance against the Tigers. He will be eligible to return on Sept. 19, although it's unclear at this time whether he will be ready by then.
SEPTEMBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Departs with ankle issue Lambert was removed from Sunday's game against the Tigers with right ankle soreness.
Impact Lambert threw only nine pitches and failed to record an out before exiting with the injury. The right-hander should be considered day-to-day as he continues to be evaluated.
SEPTEMBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Notches first save Lambert picked up the save Sunday against the Guardians, working around a hit in a scoreless inning.
Impact After the White Sox rallied to take the lead in the ninth, Lambert came in to protect a two-run advantage in the bottom half of the inning, closing out the Guardians to earn his first career save. It was just Lambert's second appearance since he was recalled from Triple-A earlier in the week. The 28-year-old right-hander now sports a 5.60 ERA with a 1.68 WHIP and 31:15 K:BB across 27.1 innings this season. The back of the White Sox bullpen is certainly a question mark, though Lambert still seems an unlikely option for regular save opportunities.
AUGUST 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Recalled from Charlotte Lambert was recalled from Triple-A Charlotte on Wednesday.
Impact The 28-year-old right-hander will fill the bullpen spot left vacant by Tuesday's trade of Keynan Middleton to the Yankees. Lambert was a key contributor out of the White Sox bullpen in 2022, but he has struggled to a 6.29 ERA and 1.77 WHIP through 24.1 major-league innings this season.
AUGUST 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Returned to minors Lambert was returned to Triple-A Charlotte on Thursday.
Impact Lambert served as the 27th man for the White Sox's doubleheader against the Blue Jays. He threw the final two innings of the second game and looked impressive, holding Toronto scoreless while striking out three and allowing two hits. Lambert has had less success overall this season, maintaining a 6.29 ERA with a 28:14K:BB across 24.1 frames.
JULY 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Added as 27th man The White Sox recalled Lambert from Triple-A Charlotte to serve as the 27th man for Thursday's doubleheader with Toronto.
Impact Lambert holds a 6.85 ERA and 1.84 WHIP through 22.1 innings in the majors, and he'll be called upon to provide extra depth to the White Sox's bullpen Thursday. Lambert will return to the minors after Thursday's games, and he is unlikely to see meaningful innings against Toronto.
JULY 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Optioned to Triple-A The White Sox optioned Lambert to Triple-A Charlotte on Thursday.
Impact Lambert was lit up for three runs over one inning Wednesday during his first appearance since returning from the injured list. He holds a 6.85 ERA and 1.84 WHIP in the majors, and he will now head to Triple-A to right the ship. Lance Lynn returned from the bereavement list Thursday to fill Lambert's roster spot.
JUNE 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Returns from IL The White Sox reinstated Lambert (ankle) from the 15-day injured list Tuesday.
Impact The 28-year-old righty made four rehab appearances with Triple-A Charlotte, surrendering five earned runs across 3.1 innings while striking out three and walking four. Lambert holds a 5.91 ERA and 1.73 WHIP through 21.1 frames this season, and he will replace Garrett Crochet (shoulder) in the bullpen after Crochet landed on the injured list Tuesday.
JUNE 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Launching rehab assignment Lambert (ankle) was sent to Triple-A Charlotte on a rehab assignment Wednesday.
Impact Lambert has been on the 15-day injured list since May 29 and will now likely make multiple appearances with Charlotte before potentially returning to the big leagues. The right-hander is eligible to return June 13, so he has just under a week to get some action in Triple-A.
JUNE 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
James Fegan: Jimmy Lambert to the injured list with right... - The Athletic Jimmy Lambert to the injured list with right ankle inflammation, per Rick Hahn. That’s the corresponding move for Liam Hendriks. Both Mike C...
MAY 29, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM
To IL with ankle injury Lambert was placed on the 15-day injured list by the White Sox on Monday with right ankle inflammation, James Fegan of The Athletic reports.
Impact Lambert is the corresponding move for Liam Hendriks' triumphant return. He'll be sidelined until at least mid-June.
MAY 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Serving as opener Lambert will serve as an opener for the White Sox on Monday in Cleveland, James Fegan of The Athletic reports.
Impact He's sliding into the spot vacated by Mike Clevinger (wrist). Lambert hasn't recorded more than five outs in an appearance this season and he last did that nearly a month ago, so the White Sox are going to need several pitchers to get through this one.
MAY 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Colás' RBI single in 10th gives White Sox win over Orioles
Chicago's Yasmani Grandal tied the game in the 10th inning with a bloop RBI double and Óscar Colás followed it up with a game-ending RBI single to give the White Sox a 7-6 win over...APRIL 15, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
James Fegan: There'll be an article about it, but talking to... - The Athletic There'll be an article about it, but talking to Ethan Katz in San Diego, he seems inclined to keep Reynaldo López and Jimmy Lambert in bullp...
OCTOBER 2, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Shuts down San Diego Lambert allowed zero runs on zero hits and one walk while striking out two over one inning in Friday's 3-1 win over San Diego.
Impact Lambert surrendered a one-out walk to Jake Cronenworth, but he was able to strike out Brandon Drury and Josh Bell to record his first scoreless outing in his last four appearances. Although the 27-year-old righty got on the right track with a scoreless outing, walks are still an issue. Lambert has walked six batters over his last four appearances. Nonetheless, Lambert is putting together a solid season in his first extended run in the majors, and he looks much more comfortable in the bullpen rather than as a starter. Since being called up in early June, he has amassed 30 scoreless outings in 39 appearances and recorded 10 holds while lowering his season ERA to 3.33 over 46 innings, 39.1 of which have come as a reliever. Lambert has cemented himself as a reliable setup man, and he will look to gain some positive momentum as the season winds down.
OCTOBER 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
White Sox stop 8-game losing streak with 4-3 win vs. Twins
Mark Payton had two hits and an RBI and scored the go-ahead run for Chicago in the eighth inning in a 4-3 victory over the Minnesota TwinsSEPTEMBER 29, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
