Basabe signed a minor-league contract with the White Sox on Monday that includes an invite to major-league spring training.

The Giants assigned Basabe (wrist) to Double-A Richmond on Wednesday after he concluded his rehab assignment with the team's rookie-level Arizona Complex League affiliate. The outfielder has gone 2-for-9 with a home run and two RBI through his first two games with Richmond.

Basabe (wrist) has gone 4-for-10 with a double and two walks through the first five games of his rehab assignment with the Giants' Arizona Complex League affiliate, which he began July 2.

The Giants assigned Basabe (wrist) to their minor-league camp Monday.

Basabe (wrist) is expected to miss 6-to-8 weeks, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Basabe was diagnosed with a left wrist muscle sprain Wednesday, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Basabe left Tuesday's spring game against the Brewers with an apparent left wrist injury, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Basabe (hamstring) will be available off the bench Monday in the Giants' Cactus League game against the Rangers, Kerry Crowley of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

Basabe (hamstring) cleared waivers and was outrighted to Triple-A Sacramento on Thursday, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports.

Basabe was placed on the 10-day injured list with a right hamstring strain Wednesday.