"The White Sox' bullpen gained a man Saturday with the return of right-hander Jesse Crain, who missed Friday's game because of a family matter. But the offense was missing first baseman Paul Konerko for another day as he recovered from an operation Friday to remove bone fragments from his left wrist.

''It's sore from people pulling and grabbing and sticking needles in you,'' Konerko said. ''It should be better for the long run.''

Manager Ozzie Guillen doesn't expect Konerko to play today, either.

''He's sore,'' Guillen said. ''It's not fair for him. It's a day game, and he didn't have much time to get ready.''

Konerko's absence gave Adam Dunn another start at first, and Carlos Quentin was the designated hitter. Brent Lillibridge again played right field.

Lillibridge has become more than just a backup player, Guillen said. He has a seven-game hitting streak and has come through with some game-saving diving catches."