Volstad signed a minor-league contract with the White Sox which includes an invitation to spring training, James Fegan of The Athletic Chicago reports.

EDGE Analysis

Volstad is back with Chicago after making six appearances for the White Sox last season, compiling a 4.66 ERA and 10:5 K:BB across 19.1 innings of work in the process. While he made it back to the majors for the first time since 2015, the 31-year-old spent the majority of his 2017 campaign with Triple-A Charlotte, where he posted a 5.57 ERA and 1.56 WHIP across 118 innings (18 starts, 27 appearances). Volstad will likely be viewed as an organizational depth piece again in 2018.

Volstad was outrighted by the White Sox on Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

With Volstad's removal from the 40-man roster, he will become a minor-league free agent following six appearances with Chicago this season. During that time, he accumulated a 4.66 ERA and 1.09 WHIP, and posted a 10:5 K:BB in 19.1 innings.

Volstad (1-2) allowed three runs on three hits and four walks while striking out two batters through six innings to take the loss against Cleveland on Sunday.

EDGE Analysis

The 31-year-old veteran has now made consecutive starts and allowed nine runs through 11 innings. It's not surprising to see Volstad struggle considering he last started in 2012. Considering his career trajectory and track record, it's unlikely Volstad lands on the fantasy radar in 2018.

Volstad (1-1) was hit hard in Tuesday's loss to the Angels. He allowed six runs on six hits and a walk while striking out three over five innings.

EDGE Analysis

Making his first big-league start since 2012, Volstad was able to retire the side in order in the first inning before running into trouble in the second. The 31-year-old allowed six hits in the frame, including home runs to Brandon Phillips, Luis Valbuena and Mike Trout. He was able to blank the Angels over the next three innings, but that damage had already been done. He'll get another tough test Sunday when he takes on the Indians in Cleveland.

Volstad will start Tuesday's game against the Angels, Dan Hayes of CSN Chicago reports.

EDGE Analysis

Volstad will step into the rotation Tuesday to make his first major-league start since 2012. The 31-year-old will pitch in place of Carson Fulmer, who had his start pushed back due to a blister on his right index finger. Volstad owns a 1.08 ERA and 0.84 WHIP in 8.1 innings out of the White Sox's bullpen this season. He held his own while pitching in relief of Fulmer on Thursday, allowing one run on three hits and striking out two batters in 4.1 innings.

Volstad (1-0) allowed one run on three hits while striking out two over 4.1 relief innings to pick up the win in Thursday's 3-1 victory over Houston.

EDGE Analysis

Volstad came on early when starter Carson Fulmer was removed after a third of an inning due to a blister. The 30-year-old Volstad had been a starter for the White Sox's Triple-A affiliate in Charlotte before getting a September callup to supplement the bullpen. Fulmer has two more turns through the rotation before the end of the season. If he's unable to go next Tuesday, Volstad's impressive showing Thursday should put him in line for a spot start.

Volstad was promoted by the White Sox on Friday.

EDGE Analysis

Volstad has spent the entirety of the 2017 season with Triple-A Charlotte, starting 18 games and appearing in nine out of the bullpen. During those contests, the right-hander has posted a 5.57 ERA and 1.56 WHIP over 118 innings. Volstad has last pitched in the majors with Pittsburgh in 2015, but hasn't seen consistent action since 2012 while he was a member of the Cubs. Moving forward, he will likely be used out of the bullpen, and could see time as a middle reliever for the club throughout the rest of the month.

Volstad cleared waivers and will report to Triple-A Indianapolis, the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette's Stephen Nesbitt reports. He will take the spot in the Triple-A rotation vacated by Clayton Richard, who was traded Friday. Volstad has a low ceiling as a starting pitcher but will offer organizational rotation depth going forward.

Volstad was designated for assignment Sunday, Stephen Nesbitt of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports. Volstad joins Jose Tabata in being DFA'd Sunday, and the PIrates recalled Gorkys Hernandez and Steve Lombardozzi to fill the two roster spots. In his lone appearance for Pittsburgh this season, Volstad allowed two hits but no runs in two innings of work.

Volstad was recalled from Triple-A on Wednesday, Stephen J. Nesbitt of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports. With Corey Hart (shoulder) hitting the DL, Volstad will come up after posting a 5-2 record and 3.43 ERA in 76.0 innings (14 appearances) at Triple-A. Volstad last pitched in the majors for the Rockies in 2013, appearing in six games and allowing an ugly 10 earned runs on 19 hits in 8.1 innings.