White Sox sign SS Elvis Andrus for rest of season

Shortstop Elvis Andrus signed a contract with the Chicago White Sox for the remainder of the season on Friday.

Financial terms were not disclosed by the White Sox, who optioned infielder Lenyn Sosa to Triple-A Charlotte.

Andrus, who turns 34 on Aug. 26, was released by the Oakland Athletics on Wednesday. He cleared waivers and, per multiple reports, was expected to join the White Sox prior to the team's opener of a thre