Lindstrom was released by the White Sox on Friday. Coming off an ugly 2014 with the White Sox, the 35-year-old Lindstrom posted a 5.56 ERA over 22.2 innings for Triple-A Charlotte this season. He'll likely either retire or sign a minor-league contract with another organization, though there's no guarantee he'll generate interest.

Lindstrom signed a minor-league deal with the White Sox on Friday, MLB.com's Scott Merkin reports. After being released from the Angels' spring camp a week ago, Lindstrom will return to the organization he called home last season. Though he served as the White Sox's closer for a stretch of 2014, Lindstrom's poor numbers (5.03 ERA, 18:12 K:BB ratio over 34 innings) and the offseason addition of David Robertson likely won't allow him to touch the ninth inning this season. Instead, Lindstrom will likely head to Triple-A Charlotte to open the year as he attempts to earn his way back to the big leagues.

Lindstrom was released by the Angels on Saturday. He will attempt to catch on with another organization that is looking for organizational bullpen depth.

Lindstrom signed a minor league deal with the Angels on Tuesday and received a spring training invite, Jeff Fletcher of the Orange County Register reports.Lindstrom had a 5.03 ERA with six saves and 18 strikeouts in 34 innings last season with White Sox. He declined statistically in 2014 after posting a 3.12 ERA and 46 strikeouts in 60.2 innings in the 2013 season. Though he has been a closer in the past, it is unlikely he will be put in a position to earn regular saves this season.

Lindstrom struck out two in a perfect inning in a blowout loss to the Giants on Wednesday. Lindstrom's first appearance back from the disabled list was not too challenging, as he came to the mound against the Giants' 6-7-8 batters with the White Sox already down by six runs. He should get most of his action in non-save situations for now, as manager Robin Ventura is comfortable with Jake Perticka in that role.

Manager Robin Ventura said Jake Petricka will remain the White Sox's closer even with Lindstrom (ankle) returning from the disabled list Tuesday, the Chicago Tribune reports. Of course, Ventura made his comments before Petricka blew his third save of the season against the Giants on Tuesday. However, we doubt he would flip his opinion within a matter of hours. Lindstrom did not pitch on back-to-back days in his rehab at Triple-A Charlotte, so he may yet need some time to take over even a late-inning role.

Lindstrom (ankle) will be activated from the disabled list Tuesday, Colleen Kane of the Chicago Tribune reports. Lindstrom was roughed up for seven earned runs in 4.2 innings over five rehab games, but the White Sox believe he is healthy enough to return to the big club. Lindstrom was the White Sox's closer when he was injured in May, but given his minor league struggles and Jake Petricka's success as the closer of late, it remains to be seen if he will jump right back into the ninth-inning role.

Lindstrom (ankle) struck out one during a scoreless inning at Triple-A Charlotte on Saturday. The White Sox are expected to bring Lindstrom back to the big league roster within the next week or so, but it's unclear if he will immediately enter the ninth-inning mix, or if he will be utilized in middle relief, but the latter role seems more likely until he shows that he's completely healthy again.

Lindstrom (ankle) should be activated from the disabled list "within a week," Colleen Kane of the Chicago Tribune reports. Lindstom has appeared in three minor league games since July 31, allowing three earned runs on five hits over three innings. His most recent performance looked more promising, as he didn't allow a baserunner and struck out one in a scoreless frame. If he can do this for another appearance or two in the minors, he should be back with the White Sox by early next week. He'll be eased into action, likely serving in middle relief to start.

Matt Lindstrom (ankle) might need only 2-3 rehab appearances before being activated. He's expected to begin a rehab assignment any time now after a successful simulated game Tuesday. That would put Lindstrom on pace to return in early August if all goes well. The reliever said Tuesday that he'd "like to keep closing" once he's activated. The White Sox haven't made any proclamations one way or the other, but Lindstrom is definitely worth stashing for those speculating.