White Sox's Anderson Severino: Sent to minors

The White Sox optioned Severino to Triple-A Charlotte on Monday.

The 27-year-old lefty's demotion likely puts Bennett Sousa in good position to clinch the final spot in the White Sox's Opening Day bullpen. Severino, meanwhile, will bide his time at Charlotte, where he dominated over 13 appearances following his late-season promotion from Double-A Birmingham. Across 14 innings at the Triple-A level, Severino allowed one earned run on nine hits and seven walks while striking out 20.