CHICAGO - Prior to tonight's series opener vs. New York-AL, the Chicago White Sox made the following four roster moves:
Placed INF Leury García on the 10-day disabled list with a left hamstring strain;
Optioned C Dustin Garneau to Class AAA Charlotte;
Recalled OF Ryan LaMarre from Charlotte;
Reinstated C Kevan Smith from the Paternity List.
LaMarre, 29, is hitting .270 (24-89) with six doubles, three triples, seven RBI and 12 runs scored in 23 combined games this season between Charlotte and Class AAA Rochester in the Minnesota organization. He was claimed off waivers from the Twins on July 11 and went 2-8 (.250) in two games with the White Sox before being optioned to Charlotte on July 20.
Smith, 30, was placed on the Paternity List on Friday. He is hitting .307 (31-101) with no home runs and 10 RBI in 27 games with the White Sox this season after being recalled from Charlotte on June 5.
Leury García, 27, suffered the injury in Sunday's victory at Tampa Bay. He is batting .280 (66-236) with seven doubles, four triples, four home runs, 31 RBI, 22 runs scored and 11 stolen bases in 73 games with the White Sox this season.
Garneau, 30, appeared in one game with the White Sox after being recalled from Charlotte on Friday, going 1-2 with a walk and RBI in yesterday's victory at Tampa Bay. He is hitting .206 (21-102) with five home runs and 19 RBI in 33 games with Charlotte after being claimed off waivers from Oakland on May 24.