Bonifacio was designated for assignment by the White Sox on Sunday.

Bonifacio was the odd man out Sunday following J.B. Shuck's activation from the disabled list, and he's now been removed from both the 25-man roster and 40-man roster as a result. The veteran utility man could either wind up in the minors or elect to become a free agent should he pass through waivers unclaimed.

Bonifacio has been reinstated from the 15-day DL, Colleen Kane of the Chicago Tribune reports.

Bonifacio spent just the minimum 15 days on the shelf while battling an oblique injury. After a successful rehab stint at Triple-A, he'll return to Chicago to resume his role as a utility man. In a corresponding move, the White Sox optioned Leury Garcia back to Triple-A.

Chicago White Sox second baseman Emilio Bonifacio was activated from the 15-day disabled list Friday after recovering from an oblique injury, according to the Chicago Tribune.

Chicago White Sox second baseman Emilio Bonifacio was activated from the 15-day disabled list Friday after recovering from an oblique injury, according to the Chicago Tribune. Bonifacio has played sparingly this season and will rejoin the bench in a utility role.

Bonifacio (oblique) will begin his rehab assignment Tuesday at Triple-A Charlotte, Doug Padilla of ESPN Chicago reports.

Bonifacio landed on the disabled list Jul. 29 due to a strained left oblique, so while starting his rehab assignment Tuesday may not bode well for a return from the DL when he's immediately eligible (Aug. 12), he is certainly nearing a return. It remains to be seen how many at-bats and innings the White Sox want Bonifacio to log at Triple-A before activating the speedy utility player.

Bonifacio (oblique) was placed on the 15-day DL on Wednesday.

Bonifacio was removed from Tuesday's game due to a rib issue, and he's since been diagnosed with a left oblique strain. At this point, it's unclear how much time he'll miss, the team called has recalled Leury Garcia from Triple-A to take his roster spot.

Chicago White Sox infielder Emilio Bonifacio was placed on the 15-day disabled list Wednesday because of an oblique injury.

Chicago White Sox infielder Emilio Bonifacio was placed on the 15-day disabled list Wednesday because of an oblique injury. Bonifacio, who was diagnosed with an oblique strain after leaving Tuesday's game with discomfort in his rib area, will be out until at least Aug. 12.

Bonifacio was removed from Tuesday's game against the Red Sox in the fifth inning with a left rib injury, Colleen Kane of the Chicago Tribune reports.

Bonifacio was replaced in the game by Carlos Sanchez and will be re-evaluated Wednesday. The speedy switch-hitter hasn't made much of an impact in a reserve role this season for the White Sox, batting only .169 across 77 at-bats.

Bonifacio was reinstated from the bereavement list and rejoined the White Sox Sunday.

Sunday was the earliest Bonifacio could be reinstated, just three days after he hit the list. His return pushes Leury Garcia back to Triple-A and should retake his utility infielder and outfielder role.

Bonifacio was placed on the bereavement list Thursday.

Bonifacio will be away from the team and will miss between three and seven games. That puts him back with the White Sox on Sunday, at the earliest. In his stead, the team recalled infielder Leury Garcia from Triple-A Charlotte.

Bonifacio picked up his first steal of the season in the White Sox's win over the Cubs on Friday.

Bonifacio has posted 20+ steal totals in in all but one of his six seasons in the big leagues, but he is far off that pace in his seventh professional season. He has fallen into a deep reserve role on the South Side, rarely starting and only occasionally appearing as an in-game sub. As such, he only has five steal attempts through 42 games played. As a comparison, he played 41 games in the second half for Atlanta last year and had 14 steal attempts (12 successes).

Bonifacio is in the lineup Monday against the Blue Jays.

Bonifacio has not played in each of the last three games, but he'll return to the lineup at second base, taking over for Carlos Sanchez. Bonifacio, who will bat ninth, is hitting .259 with three RBI and seven strikeouts in 27 May at-bats.

Bonifacio is not in the lineup Friday against the A's, Dan Hayes of CSN Chicago reports.

Bonifacio will head to the bench after starting two straight as the newly recalled Carlos Sanchez steps in at second base. General manager Rick Hahn clarified that it will be Sanchez who serves as the primary option for now with Micah Johnson demoted to Triple-A.

Bonifacio will start at second base and bat ninth Tuesday against the Indians.

Bonifacio saw just one at-bat during the season's first week, but manager Robin Ventura will get the 29-year-old his first start of the year Tuesday with Micah Johnson on the bench against right-hander Carlos Carrasco. The switch-hitting Bonifacio posted just a .221/.266/.272 batting line against right-handed pitching last season.

Bonifacio finished the spring with a slash line of .130/.230/.222 in 23 games.

It was a rough spring at the plate for Bonifacio, but he still figures to serve as the team's primary backup option at all three spots in the outfield. He was also in competition for the starting second baseman job in the spring, a role that went to Micah Johnson, so Bonifacio figures to see the majority of his at bats this season in a reserve role.

Bonifacio is slated to serve as the White Sox's top backup at all three outfield spots this season, ESPNChicago.com's Doug Padilla reports.

In addition, Bonifacio will receive the opportunity to compete for the starting second base job and has seen action at third base and shortstop in the past, though he's graded out as average-to-below-average defensively as an infielder over his career. Instead, Bonifacio's speed and ranginess makes him more ideal as a backup in the outfield, where he'll likely be tasked with stepping in for Melky Cabrera or Avisail Garcia as a late-inning defensive replacement. With a reserve role likely awaiting him this season if he fails to lock down the second base gig, Bonifacio looks like a long shot to log 400 plate appearances again, which figures to result in a decrease in his stolen base total for the fourth consecutive season.

Bonifacio has agreed to a one-year, $4 million contract with the White Sox, according to Jon Morosi of Fox Sports.

The White Sox will likely use Bonifacio as their starting second baseman to begin the season, but he could shift into a utility role if Carlos Sanchez or Leury Garcia prove to be better suited for the starting spot. After a red-hot start to the season with the Cubs in 2014, Bonifacio cooled off and was eventually traded to Atlanta. A career .262/.319/.341 hitter, he'll continue to derive most of his value from steals, after going 26-for-32 over 110 games last season.

Bonifacio elected free agency.

A trade deadline rental, Bonifacio hit just .212/.273/.280 in 41 games with Atlanta as the Braves faded from relevance down the stretch. While he had a very good first month and still has ample speed, Bonifacio could find himself back in a utility role to open 2015.

Bonifacio will start in center field and bat leadoff Saturday against the Rangers.

A changing of the guard may be taking place in Atlanta, as Bonifacio is set to start over B.J. Upton in center for the fourth time in six games. However, Bonifacio has failed to make the most of his increased opportunities, with just one hit in 16 at-bats so far this month, and manager Fredi Gonzalez may be inclined to just go with a timeshare at the position. Moreover, Jason Heyward, who is batting fifth Saturday, seems likely to continue leading off most days.

Bonifacio went 4-for-5 with a pair of RBI and stolen base in Thursday's 6-1 win over the Mets.

Bonifacio, who batted second, returned to the lineup, after sitting Wednesday. His performance Thursday was easily his best as a Brave, and could propel him into the starting lineup more often, at least in the short term.

Bonifacio is out of the lineup Wednesday against the Dodgers.

Bonifacio has worked his way into the starting lineup for six of the last seven games, but will take a seat Wednesday for what looks to be a regular day off. With Andrelton Simmons back in action for the Braves, there's also one less infield spot available for the utility player to take over. Bonifacio is 8-for-31 at the dish with three steals since coming over to Atlanta.