The 2012 White Sox continued their plan of contending for the playoffs while developing young talent, as the South Siders acquired Kevin Youkilis in a trade with the Red Sox on Sunday afternoon.

The source said Chicago sent infielder Brent Lillibridge and right-hander Zach Stewart, who had recently been sent to Triple-A Charlotte, to Boston in return for Youkilis and cash. Youkilis, 33, figures to move immediately into the starting third-base role vacated by Brent Morel and his ongoing recovery from a lower lumbar strain. Veteran Orlando Hudson, brought to the White Sox on May 22 as a free agent, has started 25 games at third base, the first he's played at that position over his 11-year career.