White Sox's Justin Morneau: Hopes to start rehab assignment next week

Morneau (elbow) wants to start his rehab early next week with Triple-A Charlotte, Mike Berardino of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.

Analysis:

Morneau wants to return to the team shortly after the All-Star break, as the club will open the second half of their season July 15 against the Angels. He underwent elbow surgery in December and was recently signed to a one-year deal by the White Sox earlier this month. The club is taking is slow with Morneau, as he has continued to make steady progress in the past couple weeks, but Chicago badly needs a spark in their lineup to help them regain their early season form.