ChiSox's Konerko could land on DL after BP injury

CHICAGO -- Chicago first baseman Paul Konerko could be headed to the disabled list after straining a muscle near his rib cage before the White Sox's game against Colorado on Sunday.

Paul Konerko

First Base
Chicago White Sox

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Konerko, batting .215 with eight homers and 30 RBIs, hurt himself during batting practice and did not seem optimistic about a quick return. The team initially said he injured his oblique, but Konerko said it was one of his intercostal muscles, which connect the ribs and chest wall, on the left side.

"It's definitely gotten a little sore as the day goes on," he said.

Manager Ozzie Guillen said he'll be reevaluated before the White Sox open a three-game series against Pittsburgh on Tuesday.

"They're going to see how he feels," Guillen said. "When you have those problems with the rib cage, I hope for the best but I'm not too optimistic about it."


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