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White

White is a Rule 5 pick from Cleveland whom the Red Sox will have to make a decision on when he’s healthy.

White is on the DL with a strained oblique.

The Red Sox will have to decide early next month what to do with White. If he isn’t added to the active roster, the Rule 5 pick will have to be sent through waivers and then offered back to Cleveland if he clears waivers. Bruce Chen’s recent performance only makes Boston’s decision more difficult.

White did not allow an earned run over 11 1/3 innings in six rehab outings for three minor league stops. His addition gives the Red Sox three lefties in the pen, but probably only until Pedro returns later this week.

The Sox have 27 days to place White, a Rule 5 player, on the 25-man roster or offer him back to the Indians for $25,000.

White was hurt while pitching Wednesday.

White’s presence simply will allow the Mariners to use Arthur Rhodes without having to worry about using up a lefthanded reliever.

White, a Rule 5 pick from Cleveland, will likely begin a lengthy rehab assignment next month.

White’s excellent numbers in Triple-A didn’t entice any teams to pluck him off waivers. He still could be back with the Nationals at some point during September.

White is eligible to spend another week in the minors, but he’s pitched so well -- 0 ER and 8 H in 11 1/3 IP between three levels -- that the Red Sox will begin him back now. This means that Bruce Chen will get the start on Tuesday.