White Sox's Zach Putnam: Hoping to avoid surgery

Putnam (elbow) is hoping to avoid surgery of any kind, Scott Merkin of MLB.com reports.

Analysis:

An elbow issue finally forced Putnam to the DL on Tuesday, with the official diagnosis from the team being ulnar neuritis. It was something Putnam battled throughout the month of June, limiting him to 4.2 innings over six appearances. The White Sox will take a day-to-day approach to Putnam's recovery.