Chicago White Sox first baseman Paul Konerko has been placed on the disabled list for the first time this year.

Konerko, who is dealing with a strained oblique muscle, said he isn’t really sure what to do with himself because he is in unchartered waters.

For a power hitter like Konerko, suffering an oblique injury is definitely cause for concern.

The injury tends to be one that can linger for quite awhile and really cost a player an extended period of time, so the White Sox are certainly making the right move in putting him on the disabled list.