Penny was reassigned to minor league camp Thursday, Scott Merkin of MLB.com reports. The veteran right-hander is reportedly OK with the move, saying that he understands it's better for him to start at Triple-A Charlotte and log as many innings as possible. Penny struggled in his five appearances (three starts) with the major league team this spring, giving up 12 earned run on 24 hits (.375 BAA) and four walks, with nine strikeouts over 15.2 innings.

Penny was scratched from Wednesday's spring training start due to an illness, Colleen Kane of the Chicago Tribune reports. Penny's illness shouldn't cause him to miss extended time, but he will skip at least one start Wednesday, and his status as a member of the rotation is very tentative. While it's possible he'll take the first turn in the rotation in place of Chris Sale, it doesn't appear like he will last very long in that role.

Penny struck out four over two one-run innings against the Dodgers on Wednesday in the White Sox's Cactus League Opener. Penny was the first reliever out of the 'pen after starter Jose Quintana threw his two frames. Although it was the first exhibition game of the spring, Penny still faced MLB-quality batters and struck out a side of Yasmani Grandal, Howie Kendrick, and Andre Ethier. Penny is in the running for a spot-starter/long relief role, so Wednesday's outing was a nice start.

Pitching coach Don Cooper said Penny should receive more looks in camp in the wake of Chris Sale's foot injury, the Chicago Tribune reports. Penny has only made four starts since 2012, but the White Sox's rotation depth is awfully thin in the wake of Sale's downing and the hesitance to push top prospect Carlos Rodon too quickly. He could conceivably make the big league club as a spot starter if he can prove his stuff this spring.

Penny agreed to a minor league contract with the White Sox on Tuesday, Chris Cotillo of SB Nation reports. Penny will head to Chicago after finishing last season with the Marlins. He could compete for a starting spot during spring training, but is a long shot to break camp in the White Sox's rotation.

Penny picked up his second win of the season Monday, hurling six innings of two-run ball against the Brewers. Penny allowed four hits and three walks with just one strikeout, but was largely able to limit the damage as his offense teed off on Yovani Gallardo. It was a strong bounce-back performance for Penny whose rotation spot looked shaky after he lasted just three innings in his previous start; injuries have allowed him an opportunity to stay in the mix. Penny is lined up to take the hill Friday against the Phillies, but Henderson Alvarez (oblique) availability could alter the Marlins' plans.

Penny may be out of the rotation following a disastrous start Tuesday, the Miami Herald reports. Manager Mike Redmond failed to shed light on the situation when asked, saying "that's definitely a question mark." Penny tossed just 57 pitches Tuesday, allowing four earned runs on seven hits. The Marlins are likely in need of a starter Sunday to potentially fill Henerson Alvarez' (oblique) spot and again next Tuesday. Brad Hand, who has shuffled between the bullpen and rotation, remains an option along with recent callups Andrew Heaney and Anthony DeSclafani.

Penny lasted just three innings Tuesday, giving up four earned runs on seven hits while walking one and striking out two in a loss to the visiting Mets. The veteran righty got the hook after only 57 pitches. This was just Penny's third start this season, and he's now the owner of an ugly 6.61 ERA and 1.96 WHIP in 2014, albeit in limited action (16.1 innings). Look for the 36-year-old to turn in a better effort in his next scheduled start against Milwaukee on Monday.

Penny will start Tuesday against the Mets, Joe Frisaro of MLB.com reports. Thursday's off day allowed the Marlins to go with a four-man rotation this week, and it will be Penny, and not Brad Hand, who steps in as the No. 5 starter Tuesday. Penny held the Reds to one run on four hits over five innings in his first start for the big club back on Aug. 9, but he's given up seven runs in 8.1 innings since.

Penny will remain in the bullpen, the Miami Herald reports. Manager Mike Redmond announced that Brad Hand will get the starting nod Sunday in Colorado, leaving Penny in long relief. The 36-year-old right-hander worked a pair of starts for the Marlins, his first major league action since 2012, but will need to find a new role with the team to continue his comeback. He holds a 4.50 ERA and 1.60 WHIP in 10 innings this year.