Jan 26, 2010 2:42 AM EST

Jim Thome won't be returning to the White Sox for the 2010 season, according to an ESPN.com report on Monday.

Manager Ozzie Guillen informed Thome that the team will not be offering him a chance to be included among the team's rotating cast of designated hitters.

GM Ken Williams gave Guillen the final call on the move, and Guillen decided he couldn't give Thome enough at-bats to justify bringing him back.

Via ESPN.com