Paul Konerko (wrist) is serving as DH on Thursday night.

Konerko had a small bone chip flushed from his left wrist before Tuesday's game, and needed just two games to recover. He's batting .366/.445/.617 with 11 home runs, 13 doubles and 33 RBI in 50 games this season.

Paul Konerko (wrist) is hoping to be back in the lineup Thursday.

It's possible the White Sox might play it safe and hold him out until Friday, though. Konerko had a small bone chip flushed out of his left wrist Tuesday, but it was just a minor procedure. Tyler Flowers is starting at first base Wednesday.

White Sox manager Robin Ventura said following Tuesday's game that Paul Konerko had a minor procedure on his left wrist.

Konkero had the same procedure last year and only missed two games. With that in mind, Ventura expects him to return to the starting lineup Wednesday.

Paul Konerko was scratched from Tuesday's lineup.

No word yet on the reason for the change. Brent Lillibridge will make the start at first base Tuesday night while Dayan Viciedo slides into the cleanup spot.

Paul Konerko went 3-for-4 with his ninth home run in Wednesday's shutout of the hapless Twins.

Konerko took Alex Burnett deep for a solo shot in the seventh inning, and is now 5-for-8 since returning from his eye injury. He's batting an eye-popping .381/.462/.633 on the year. Konerko hit a career best .313 in 2006. He's never posted a full-season OBP above .400.

Paul Konerko (eye) could be ready to return to the lineup Tuesday.

Konerko has been cleared of any fractures around his eye, but it's still swollen more than halfway shut. The White Sox are idle Monday, and the feeling is that the first baseman could be ready to roll Tuesday against the Twins. "It's just a matter of getting the swelling down,'' said Konerko. "There's no damage, no fractures, no problems with vision other than just kind of seeing the swelling when I look out. So as soon as we get that out of the way, I'll be good to go.''

Paul Konerko (eye) is expected to miss ''more than a couple games.''

Konerko's eye is reportedly ''swollen shut,'' and it may be awhile before the swelling subsides. Preliminary tests cleared him of any further issues, however. For now, continue to view him as day-to-day. Konerko is scheduled to be reevaluated prior to Saturday's game.

Paul Konerko underwent preliminary tests Friday evening which cleared him of any further issues aside from a laceration and swelling above his left eye.

Konerko left Friday's game after being hit in the face pitch from Cubs' right-hander Jeff Samardzija. He's scheduled to be reevaluated prior to Saturday's game, but it sounds like he may not have to miss much time. Stay tuned.

Paul Konerko left Friday's game in the third inning after being hit in the face by a Jeff Samardzija pitch.

Konerko homered off Samardzija in the first inning, but the pitcher walked to the plate to check on the veteran after the pitch, indication that there was no ill intention involved. The 36-year-old was Holding a towel to left side of face but was able to walk off the field on his own. We'll update his condition when more is known.

Paul Konerko had three hits, including his seventh homer, against the Tigers on Tuesday.

Konerko was hitting just .239 with one extra-base hit in 46 at-bats this month. He has hit three of his seven homers this season versus Detroit.

Paul Konerko is not in the lineup for the second game of Monday's doubleheader against the Indians.

Konerko went 1-for-4 with a run scored in the first game. Adam Dunn will start at first base in the nightcap while Dayan Viciedo serves as the DH and Kosuke Fukudome plays left.

Paul Konerko has been scratched from Sunday's lineup with neck stiffness.

"He's had it the past couple days, but played through it," manager Robin Ventura said. "Today it's just more of being cautious so nothing happens." Konerko will get two days of rest with Monday being an off day. His batting line is at a healthy .383/.444/.679.

Paul Konerko will DH for the second straight game Monday.

Konerko is currently nursing a sore right foot, but it isn't serious enough to keep him out of the lineup. Adam Dunn will make the start at first base.

Paul Konerko hit a solo home run in the second inning of their 4-0 victory over the Mariners on Saturday.

Konerko's second homer of the season was all the support that Humber needed in his masterpiece. Konerko is now hitting .352 with a pair of home runs and 11 RBI on the season. One of these years, old age may catch up to Konerko, but it doesn't look like it's going to be in 2012.

Paul Konerko connected on his first home run of the season as the White Sox downed the Tigers 5-1 on Saturday.

Konerko finished the game 1-for-4 with that eighth inning solo blast off of Daniel Schlereth. He's hitting a blistering .407 (11-for-27) with seven RBI already and is showing no signs of slowing down at 36 years of age.

Paul Konerko went 3-for-3 against the Reds on Sunday, bumping his spring batting average to .406.

The veteran has now hit safely in 14 of 16 games, including seven multi-hit efforts in his last 10 contests and four three-hit barrages in his last seven. Although homerless thus far, he connected on only one four-bagger in each of his last two springs. So we are confident that Konerko will find his power stroke before too long.

Paul Konerko stayed hot Wednesday, knocking three singles in four at-bats against the Rockies.

Konerko has yet to go deep this spring, but he hasn't had any trouble reaching base, batting .407 with five walks. The 36-year-old veteran has indicated that he'll consider retirement after the 2012 season, but he's put up two straight superb seasons, and we expect another one this year.

In an interview with Comcast SportsNet, Paul Konerko stated that he's considering retiring after the 2012 or 2013 seasons.

"I would see it ending after next year or maybe another year," Konerko said. "At some point you got to go home and be around your kids and have other things to do." He also expressed frustration playing for a team that has been "back at square one" for several years. Konerko led Pale Hose regulars in batting average, homers, RBI, and walks in 2011. The team might have to become a serious title contender soon if they want to keep their stud hitter in tow.

White Sox named Robin Ventura as manager.

The hire was announced last week, then made official Tuesday at a press conference in Chicago where Ventura was presented with a No. 23 White Sox jersey. The 44-year-old has almost no managing experience, but he's widely regarded as an intelligent baseball figure and played 10 of his 16 major league seasons with the Pale Hose. He should do a fine job if given the right tools (like, maybe more talent).

Doug Padilla of ESPN Chicago reports that Mark Parent and Joe McEwing will join Robin Ventura's coaching staff.

Parent led the Phillies' Double-A affiliate to the playoffs this season. He will serve as Ventura's bench coach. McEwing, who had been managing for the White Sox's Triple-A team, will act as third base coach.