White Sox place C Kevan Smith on DL

"The Line Drive" Staff Report

Kevan Smith

Prior to Tuesday night's game, the Chicago White Sox placed C Kevan Smith on the 15-day disabled list.

Smith suffered back spasms during the pregame stretch Monday before what was supposed to be his major-league debut against the Blue Jays at the Rogers Centre.

In a corresponding move, the White Sox purchased the contract of C Hector Sanchez from Charlotte.

Sanchez, who will wear uniform No. 29, was signed by the White Sox as a minor-league free agent on December 22, 2015.

Sanchez was hitting .143 with a double, two home runs and three RBIs over eight games with Charlotte this year.