Paul Konerko is starting at first base Saturday.

It's the first game Konerko has started at first base since returning from the DL on July 22. Adam Dunn will serve as the designated hitter Saturday against the Tigers.

White Sox manager Robin Ventura has used Paul Konerko exclusively as the designated hitter since the slugger returned from the disabled list on July 22.

Konerko was shelved for 19 days with a lower back strain and the skipper has played it safe with him since Konerko's return. "It's just more protecting his back," said Ventura, who admitted that Konerko suffered "a little something" while running the bases earlier this week. Ventura may return Konerko to first base as early as this weekend in Detroit.

Paul Konerko went 1-for-3 with a two-run double in a loss to the Tigers on Tuesday.

Konerko was activated from the disabled list on Monday and came through with the two-run double in his last at-bat Tuesday. It was his only hit in three at-bats on the night and he's just 1-for-6 (.167) in the two games since his return. The veteran first baseman is hitting .247 on the year.

White Sox activated 1B Paul Konerko from the 15-day disabled list.

Konerko sat out 19 days with a lower back strain. The first baseman hit the ball well on his rehab assignment and will try to carry that over in his return to the big leagues. He has posted a disappointing .249/.314/.368 batting line in 67 games so far this season.

Paul Konerko (back) will be activated from the disabled list on Monday.

Konerko had four hits in 10 rehab at-bats and didn't have any issues with his back. He'll return to a .249/.314/.368 batting line with seven longballs and 30 RBI.

Paul Konerko will play his second of four games on a minor league rehab assignment with Double-A Birmingham on Friday.

Konerko was a little sore and said to be "dragging" when he woke up on Friday, after playing in his first rehab game on Friday. Barring any setbacks, he should rejoin the White Sox lineup early next week.

Paul Konerko (back) will begin a rehab assignment with Double-A Birmingham on Thursday.

Konerko landed on the DL at the beginning of the month with a lower back strain but has made some nice strides of late and is ready to tests things out in game action. He'll remain with Birmingham through next weekend before being activated on July 22 if all goes well.

Paul Konerko (back) could begin a rehab assignment as soon as Thursday.

Konerko landed on the DL at the beginning of the month with a lower back strain, but he's evidently made some strides of late. Assuming he doesn't encounter any setbacks, he seems likely to be ready for activation next weekend.

White Sox placed 1B Paul Konerko on the 15-day disawbled list with a lower back injury.

Konerko returned to the White Sox starting lineup on Tuesday night and aggravated a back problem that has been bothering him since mid-June. The veteran first baseman is batting just .249/.314/.368 so far this season.

Paul Konerko is not in Wednesday's lineup against the Orioles.

Konerko was back in the starting lineup Tuesday for the first time since June 23, but now he's out again. It's fair to assume that his back isn't 100 percent quite yet. Adam Dunn is filling in at first base while Jeff Keppinger serves as the DH and Conor Gillaspie plays third.

Paul Konerko (back) is in the White Sox starting lineup Tuesday for the first time since June 23.

Konerko sat out for over a week with lower back discomfort. The veteran first baseman is batting just .253/.319/.373 with seven homers and 30 RBI in 66 games this year.

Paul Konerko (back) is expected to return to the lineup Tuesday.

Konerko has missed the last six games due to lower back soreness, but will avoid being placed on the disabled list. He'll return to a .253/.319/.373 batting line with seven homers and 30 RBI when healthy.

Paul Konerko (back) took batting practice on Saturday.

Konerko hasn't played in a week due to a back issue and received six injections and an MRI on Thursday. He felt good during batting practice, though, and thinks he could play Sunday. More likely, though, is that he's held out until after the off day Monday.

Paul Konerko (back) won't return to the lineup until at least Sunday.

Konerko received six injections and an MRI on his back on Thursday. The results of the MRI haven't been revealed, but there still seems to be a chance that Konerko will wind up on the disabled list. He's been sidelined since Sunday.

Paul Konerko (back) is not in the White Sox' lineup Friday.

Konerko hasn't played since Sunday due to a sore back. The White Sox have given no indication that it's an injury that might send him to the DL, but it's concerning that he's not back in there after Thursday's off day. Adam Dunn is at first base Friday, while Jeff Keppinger is the DH.

Paul Konerko (back) is out of the White Sox starting lineup again on Wednesday versus the Mets.

Konerko also sat out of Tuesday's game because of back soreness. It's not thought to be a serious issue. Brent Morel will start at first base against New York.

Paul Konerko is not in the White Sox starting lineup on Tuesday night against the Mets.

It's just a routine day of maintenance for the veteran first baseman, who has hit safely in seven straight games. He's a nice buy-low candidate in fantasy leagues.

Paul Konerko went 2-for-4 with a homer, two RBI and two runs in a loss to the Twins on Thursday.

Minnesota swept Chicago, but at least Konerko woke from his season-long offensive slump. The veteran slugger went 7-for-12 over those three losses, raising his average from .235 to .252. Thursday's home run was his first since June 8.

Paul Konerko went 4-for-4 in a loss to the Twins on Tuesday.

The four-hit night was Konerko's first of the season, raising his batting average 13 points in one night. The first baseman, who served as designated hitter on Tuesday, has had a rough go of it this year, hitting just .248/.314/.365. This may be the swan song for the 37-year-old.

Paul Konerko is not in Friday's lineup against the Athletics.

No word on the reason for his absence, but he was dealing with a stiff neck recently. Adam Dunn will start in his place at first base Friday. Meanwhile, Dayan Viciedo will serve as the designated hitter while Jordan Danks plays center field and Alejandro De Aza starts in left.