Jimmy Lambert Recalled to Chicago White Sox

RIght-Hander Will Serve as 27th Man for Chicago's Doubleheader

Lambert recorded 23 strikeouts in five starts this season. (Laura Wolff/Charlotte Knights)

By Tommy Viola

May 31, 2021

RHP Jimmy Lambert (0-0, 7.71 ERA) was recalled to the Chicago White Sox today to serve as the team’s 27th man for their doubleheader at Cleveland. Lambert, 26, made his Triple-A debut with the Knights on May 4th, the team’s season opener. He’s made five starts with the Knights this

RHP Jimmy Lambert (0-0, 7.71 ERA) was recalled to the Chicago White Sox today to serve as the team’s 27th man for their doubleheader at Cleveland. Lambert, 26, made his Triple-A debut with the Knights on May 4th, the team’s season opener. He’s made five starts with the Knights this season and has accumulated 23 strikeouts over 11.2 innings pitched. His last start came on May 26 at Norfolk (3.0 IP, 3 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 2 BB, 6 SO).

Lambert is expected to get the start for the White Sox in game two of Monday's twin bill.

Last season, Lambert made two appearances for the Chicago White Sox and did not allow a run in two innings of work. He entered the 2021 season ranked as the number 13 prospect in Chicago’s system by Baseball America.

So far this season, a total of five Charlotte Knights have been promoted to the Chicago White Sox:

- INF Danny Mendick (May 4)
- RHP Alex McRae (May 14)
- RHP Ryan Burr (May 27)
- RHP Zack Burdi (May 29)
- RHP Jimmy Lambert (May 31)