Kosuke Fukudome

White Sox released OF Kosuke Fukudome.

Fukudome was designated for assignment late last week and drew no interest on waivers. The 35-year-old outfielder will presumably try to latch on with a new organization.

White Sox designated OF Kosuke Fukudome for assignment.

Fukudome was making his way back from a back injury, but the White Sox have decided they didn’t have any room for him. The move was made to clear a spot on the 40-man roster for Brian Bruney. Fukudome should be able to catch on elsewhere if he winds up getting released.

Kosuke Fukudome (back) began his rehab assignment at Triple-A Charlotte on Monday, going 1-for-2 with a single.

He’s taken his time and slowly progressed in his rehab, in an effort to avoid re-injury. He’ll likely play 2-3 more games at Triple-A, and if all checks out could rejoin the White Sox at some point over the weekend.

Kosuke Fukudome (back) took BP on Friday and looks to be ready to begin a rehab assignment on Monday.

Fukudome has made sure to be cautious in his rehab, as to let the injury fully heal and avoid re-injury. He could rejoin the White Sox as soon as next weekend, and will likely return to a reserve outfield role.

Kosuke Fukudome (back) started swinging the bat and throwing Tuesday.

He’s feeling much better and will ramp up his work over the next few days. If that goes well, he should go out on a rehab assignment before long. “I want to fix it properly, because I don’t want to jump into a game and reinjure it,” Fukudome said. “We’ll go at it the next couple of days and make a decision.”

White Sox placed OF Kosuke Fukudome on the 15-day disabled list with a back injury.

Fukudome began experiencing discomfort in his lower back over the weekend and had not made enough improvement by Thursday. He should be ready once his 15 days are up. The veteran outfielder is batting just .171/.294/.195 in 24 games played this season.

Kosuke Fukudome (back) could need a stint on the disabled list.

Fukudome left Sunday’s game with back stiffness, and he’s yet to experience any notable improvement. The White Sox will likely make a decision on him soon.