Brandon

Eisert

Eisert got the save chance for the White Sox on Tuesday as he was called on to close out the game with a two-run lead in the bottom of the ninth. He pitched a perfect frame, striking out one batter to convert his second save of the season.

It’s fitting that the White Sox’s first save in 25 games of the year came from a pitcher who had no idea he’d be in line for one. It was actually the first time this season that Eisert entered with a lead in a non-blowout situation; his previous eight appearances had seen him enter with the White Sox behind six times and then ahead by nine and 10 runs in the other two. He has a 4.76 ERA in 11 1/3 innings. The White Sox bullpen should continue to be avoided in fantasy leagues.

Eisert got the call back to the big leagues prior to Friday’s series opener against the Red Sox with Fraser Ellard (hamstring) landing on the injured list.

The team optioned left-hander Brandon Eisert to Charlotte in a corresponding move. Gilbert allowed three runs on 10 hits in 8 1/3 innings out of the bullpen for the Phillies last season and should operate as a multi-inning arm for the White Sox this season.

No countermove yet, and since the White Sox are off on Monday, it might not come until Tuesday. Tyler Gilbert returning from the IL seems like one possibility. Eisert, claimed off waivers from the Rays in February, had pitched three times for the White Sox, giving up four runs in three innings.

Eisert was designated for assignment after the team signed Ha-Seong Kim. Eisert will get a chance to win one of the last spots in the Chicago bullpen if he sticks around the organization.

It winds up being a short stay for Eisert on Tampa Bay’s 40-man roster as he ends up being jettisoned to make room for Ha-Seong Kim. The 27-year-old lefty was acquired last week from the Blue Jays in a small trade. He made three appearances last year for Toronto at the highest level.

Eisert was booted off the 40-man roster by Toronto after the the Blue Jays signed Anthony Santander. Eisert should get a chance to compete for a bullpen spot, but the 27-year-old faces an uphill battle for anything significant.

Eisert draws the short straw for Toronto with the club needing to free up a 40-man roster spot for marquee free agent acquisition Anthony Santander. The 27-year-old lefty made three scoreless relief appearances last year for the Blue Jays in his first taste of the big leagues.

Eisert gets another call-up from Buffalo and likely will be used in the season finale against the Marlins. He takes the roster spot of Yariel Rodriguez.