Gordon Beckham (hand) is scheduled to resume his minor league rehab assignment Friday.

Beckham hasn't played since last Thursday due to soreness in his surgically-repaired left hand. As long as there are no other setbacks, he should rejoin the White Sox during their next homestand in early June.

Gordon Beckham isn't playing Friday with Triple-A Charlotte due to soreness in his surgically-repaired left hand.

Beckham had surgery in mid-April to remove the hamate bone from his hand, so the White Sox don't want to take any chances. It isn't a major setback, but the White Sox could also have him sit out Saturday just to be on the safe side.

Gordon Beckham (hand) started at shortstop Monday in his third rehab game with Triple-A Charlotte.

Beckham played shortstop in college and as a prospect, but he has never done so in the majors. Of course, Alexei Ramirez is in the second year of a four-year, $32.5 million contract, so there would have to be an injury or a trade for him to get a look there with the big club. Still, it's an interesting development. Beckham is hitting .462 (6-for-13) with one double and two RBI over three rehab games and should be activated this weekend.

Gordon Beckham (hand) tallied three hits Sunday in his second rehab game with Triple-A Charlotte.

Beckham went 2-for-4 on Saturday in his rehab debut and is looking ready to rejoin the White Sox. But since he's been out so long -- over five weeks -- the second baseman will likely remain on the farm until Friday.

Gordon Beckham (hand) could be activated from the disabled list for the White Sox' series against the Marlins next weekend.

Beckham, who had surgery last month to remove the hamate bone from his left hand, will begin a rehab assignment on Saturday. The White Sox have been using Jeff Keppinger at second base and will welcome the defensive upgrade with Beckham.

Gordon Beckham (hand) hopes to begin a rehab assignment Saturday with Triple-A Charlotte.

Beckham had surgery last month to remove the hamate bone from his left hand, but he has increased baseball activities in recent days and is ready to test himself in game action. He figures to rejoin the White Sox by the end of the month.

Gordon Beckham (hand) will begin taking batting practice on Wednesday or Thursday.

Beckham has been hitting off a tee the last few days with no issues and is ready to take the next step. As long as batting practice goes well, he should be cleared to start a rehab assignment soon. The second baseman is on track to rejoin the White Sox before the end of the month.

Gordon Beckham (hand) continued to hit off of a tee on Saturday, noting that he felt even better than he did on Friday.

He hopes to progress to hitting flips soon, and is aiming to begin a minor league rehab assignment before the end of next week. He's on track to return to the White Sox lineup before the end of May.

Gordon Beckham (hand) is aiming to begin a minor league rehab assignment by the end of next week.

Beckham had surgery last month to remove the hamate bone from his left hand. If he avoids any and all setbacks, he could rejoin the White Sox by the end of May.

Gordon Beckham (hand) hopes to have the stitches removed from his left hand next week, which would allow him to begin taking flips in the batting cage.

Beckham underwent surgery earlier this month to remove the hamate bone from his left hand. He's expected to be sidelined for a minimum of six weeks.

Gordon Beckham underwent surgery on Tuesday afternoon to remove the hamate bone from his left hand.

The White Sox say the procedure went "splendidly." Beckham is expected to be sidelined for the next 6-8 weeks. Jeff Keppinger will fill in at second base while Conor Gillaspie handles the majority of starts at third.

Gordon Beckham will have surgery Tuesday to remove the hamate bone from his left hand.

Beckham is expected to be sidelined for 6-8 weeks, which places his return in late May or early June. Jeff Keppinger will take over at second base during his absence while Conor Gillaspie should get the majority of the playing time at the hot corner.

White Sox placed 2B Gordon Beckham on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to April 10, with a fractured hamate bone in his left hand.

Beckham will undergo surgery to remove the bone and will likely be sidelined for 6-8 weeks. The White Sox are expected to use Jeff Keppinger as their primary second baseman while Beckman is out, with Conor Gillaspie taking over at third.

Gordon Beckham will be placed on the disabled list with a fractured hamate bone in his left hand.

The White Sox will make an official roster move Friday. Beckham left Tuesday's game due to what was described as left wrist irritation, but tests have revealed the fracture. He'll undergo surgery to remove the bone and will likely be sidelined for 6-8 weeks. Jeff Keppinger figures to fill in at second base for now while Conor Gillaspie is likely to take over at third.

Gordon Beckham (wrist) could need a stint on the disabled list.

Beckham left Tuesday's game due to left wrist irritation and wasn't feeling much better Wednesday. He is taking anti-inflammatories and receiving treatment, but if he doesn't feel notably better Thursday, an MRI will be performed. "You kind of prepare for it,'' manager Robin Ventura said of Beckham possibly going on the DL. "But you hope it doesn't happen.'' If Beckham does need a DL stint, the White Sox could use Jeff Keppinger at second base and Conor Gillaspie was at third. Angel Sanchez and Steve Tolleson, who is a likely candidate to take Beckham's spot on the roster, would also be options at second.

Gordon Beckham (wrist) is not in Wednesday's lineup against the Nationals.

Beckham made an early exit Tuesday due to left wrist irritation and is expected to miss at lest the next two games. Jeff Keppinger is filling in at second base Tuesday while Conor Gillaspie plays third.

Gordon Beckham (wrist) said after Tuesday's game that he was very sore and would likely miss at least the next two games.

Beckham is dealing with left wrist irritation after taking an awkward swing Tuesday. It doesn't sound like he'll need a disabled list stint, but the Palehose will use Angel Sanchez at second base for a few days.

Gordon Beckham has been diagnosed with left wrist irritation.

Beckham left Tuesday's game after taking a hard swing in the second inning. The White Sox are calling him day-to-day for now. Angel Sanchez took his spot on Tuesday and will start for him at second base if Beckham needs to miss some time.

Gordon Beckham left Tuesday's game after taking a hard swing in the second inning.

Naturally, the assumption is that he might have tweaked his oblique, which would surely send him to the disabled list. The White Sox will update his status shortly.

Gordon Beckham tied his career-high with four hits in Thursday's loss to the Royals.

All four hits were singles. Beckham has struggled to build on his impressive rookie campaign back in 2009, but his power from the second base position makes him worth considering as a middle infielder (MI) in deeper mixed leagues.