Justin Anderson: Everything you need to know

The White Sox outrighted Anderson to Triple-A Charlotte on Wednesday. Anderson will remain part of the organization after going unclaimed off waivers when the White Sox designated him for assignment over the weekend. The 32-year-old righty opened the season at Charlotte after failing to win a spot in Chicago's Opening Day bullpen and had turned in a 7.94 ERA and 1.73 WHIP over 5.2 innings at Triple-A.

The White Sox designated Anderson for assignment Friday. Chicago needed the 40-man roster spot in order to promote Chase Meidroth from Triple-A Charlotte. Anderson pitched in 56 regular-season games out of the bullpen for the White Sox last season, turning in a 4.39 ERA and 9.62 K/9 across 53.1 innings.

The White Sox optioned Anderson to Triple-A Charlotte on Wednesday. Heading into spring training, Anderson seemed to be a leading candidate to earn saves for the White Sox this season, but a rough showing in Cactus League play was enough to remove him from consideration for an Opening Day bullpen spot entirely. Over his seven spring appearances, Anderson yielded eight runs (seven earned) on 10 hits and four walks over six innings. The White Sox have yet to name a closer as Opening Day approaches, though manager Will Venable said two weeks ago that Mike Clevinger ranks near the top of the list for the team's options in the ninth inning.