Third to first

By Scott Merkin and Adam Berry

May 22, 2014

• Closer Matt Lindstrom will have surgery on Friday to repair a tear in the sheath, which protects the peroneal tendons, of his left ankle. His recovery time is approximately three months.

• The White Sox 2.43 bullpen ERA stands as the third best in Major League Baseball since April 26.

• New Bears defensive end Lamarr Houston threw out one of Thursday's ceremonial first pitches.

Scott Merkin is a reporter for MLB.com. Read his blog, Merk's Works, and follow him on Twitter @scottmerkin. Adam Berry is a reporter for MLB.com. Follow him on Twitter at @adamdberry.