Hamilton signed a minor-league contract with the Rays on Wednesday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

EDGE Analysis

Hamilton was cut loose by the White Sox a week ago, but a right shoulder injury has kept him out of action in Triple-A since July 7. When healthy, the 32-year-old outfielder hasn't been very impressive with a .147/.261/.253 slash line across 89 plate appearances. Hamilton will likely provide little more than organizational depth to the Rays.

The White Sox released Hamilton on Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

Hamilton has missed time with a hamstring injury this season, and when healthy, he had spent nearly all of his time at Triple-A Charlotte, with whom he produced a .515 OPS. The speedy 32-year-old outfielder will now look to latch on in another organization before the end of the season.

The White Sox sent Hamilton (hamstring) outright to Triple-A Charlotte on Thursday, Daryl Van Schouwen of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

EDGE Analysis

Hamilton began an assignment in Charlotte on June 6 while rehabbing a hamstring injury. Rather than keeping him on the MLB roster, the White Sox opted to pass Hamilton through waivers once he was healthy, and now Hamilton will remain with the team's Triple-A affiliate. The 32-year-old outfielder holds a .522 OPS through 69 plate appearances alongside 10 stolen bases.

Hamilton (hamstring) has been sent to Triple-A Charlotte to begin a rehab assignment, Vinnie Duber of AllCHGO.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Hamilton has been sidelined for more than a month with a strained left hamstring but is finally ready to test things out in a game setting. It's not clear how many rehab games he might require before rejoining the White Sox.

White Sox general manager Rick Hahn said Monday that Hamilton (hamstring) could begin a minor-league rehab assignment in a week to 10 days, Jay Cohen of the Associated Press reports.

EDGE Analysis

Hamilton has been on the shelf since May 10 with a left hamstring strain. While the 32-year-old switch-hitter appears to be making strides in his recovery and could be ready to rejoin the White Sox by mid-June if he's able to head out on a rehab assignment in the next week, he's not guaranteed to have a spot on the 26-man active roster waiting for him once he's reinstated. Even if the White Sox value Hamilton's speed and defense enough to keep a spot open for him on the bench once he's healthy, he'll rarely start and will be difficult to stream for stolen bases even in AL-only leagues.

The White Sox placed Hamilton on the 15-day injured list Wednesday with a left hamstring strain, Daryl Van Schouwen of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

EDGE Analysis

Hamilton hasn't played on the current road trip -- even as a late-inning defensive replacement or pinch runner -- and it's now apparent why. The White Sox called up Jake Marisnick from Triple-A Charlotte to provide them with another healthy body in the outfield while Hamilton is on the mend from the hamstring injury.

Hamilton did not have an at-bat in Tuesday's win over the Twins but did notch a steal as a pinch runner.

EDGE Analysis

Hamilton came in to run for Andrew Vaughn in the ninth inning after Vaughn led off with a walk. Hamilton quickly got himself into scoring position by stealing second but was stranded on base. The 32-year-old was called up to the big club Tuesday. He isn't expected to be in the lineup much, but his speed will provide value for the Sox in late-game situations.

The White Sox selected Hamilton's contract from Triple-A Charlotte.

EDGE Analysis

Hamilton was batting just .188/.328/.271 with three steals in 11 games for Charlotte this season. He saw action in 71 games with the White Sox in 2021, producing a .620 OPS. Hamilton's playing time figures to be very limited.

Hamilton is expected to be called up from Triple-A Charlotte prior to Tuesday's game against the Twins, Daryl Van Schouwen of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

EDGE Analysis

Hamilton has batted only .188/.328/.271 with three steals in 11 games for Charlotte this season. He figures to serve primarily as a defensive replacement and pinch-runner for the White Sox.

Hamilton was reassigned to minor-league camp by the White Sox on Monday, LaMond Pope of the Chicago Tribune reports.

EDGE Analysis

Hamilton was trying to win a reserve spot on the Chicago bench after signing as a non-roster invite, but the outfielder will not be a part of the Opening Day roster for the White Sox. The speedy 32-year-old will likely be an outfielder for Triple-A Charlotte if he stays with the organization.