MINNEAPOLIS - The White Sox purchased the contract of right-handed pitcher Dylan Axelrod from Class AAA Charlotte on Monday.
Axelrod, a 26-year-old starter, was 9-3 with a 2.69 ERA in 26 games for AA Birmingham and AAA Charlotte this season.
The Sox will use him out of the bullpen, at least for now. He has no major-league experience and will wear uniform No. 39.
The Sox also transferred right-hander Tony Pena to the 60-day disabled list with right elbow tendinitis.