Crain (biceps) has made three appearances for the White Sox's rookie-level club, recording five strikeouts in 2.1 innings, MLB.com's Scott Merkin reports. It's the first competitive game action for Crain since July 2013, when an All-Star season was interrupted by a biceps injury that ultimately required surgery last spring. He's battled a long road back to recovery, but finally seems to be coming around of late, though it's still likely that he's several weeks away from contributing for the White Sox. The team signed him on a minor-league deal this offseason, so expectations aren't likely high for Crain.

Crain (biceps) threw a simulated game Tuesday and is scheduled to throw another Friday, the Chicago Sun-Times reports. Crain had an outside chance of cracking the White Sox's Opening Day roster, but his rehab continues to take much longer than expected. He has not taken to a big league mound since June 29, 2013, when he last played for the White Sox. When healthy, there is room for him in the bullpen.

Crain (biceps) was reassigned to minor league camp Wednesday, Doug Padilla of ESPN Chicago reports. It shouldn't come as a surprise the White Sox made the move, as Crain is expected to stay in Arizona for extended spring training. It's unclear what role he will have following that, but he could have a shot at pitching in the Sox's bullpen at some point this season.

Crain (biceps) will remain at extended spring training when the White Sox break camp Thursday, ESPN Chicago reports. Crain has yet to throw a bullpen session, but he may be nearing one. Once he does, there will be several more steps before the White Sox can decide whether to add him to the major league bullpen. Crain has yet to pitch since he played for the Sox in '13, but he could be an important part of the bullpen later in the season if healthy and effective.

Crain (biceps) was limited to playing catch Friday, Daryl Van Schouwen of the Chicago Sun-Times reports. Crain was scratched from his start Wednesday due to soreness, and he was initially scheduled to pitch Friday. However, that soreness is persisting, so he continues to have a very limited workload. The White Sox will shut Crain down over the next few days in hopes of avoiding further injury.

Crain (biceps) was scratched from his start Wednesday due to mild soreness, but expects to pitch Friday, Daryl Van Shouwen of the Chicago Sun-Times reports. Crain would benefit greatly from some audition time in major league games, as he entered camp without a guaranteed roster spot. He should rejoin the big league club later next week, but would need to impress over a short span to break camp with the team.

Crain (biceps) is schedule to pitch in a minor league game Wednesday, Daryl Van Schouwen of the Chicago Sun-Times reports. Crain should have time to get into a major league game before the end of spring training, but he's no lock to make the Opening Day, even if he's ready from a health perspective. He's working on a minor league contract, and while he should contribute to the White Sox at some point this season, the team may want him to start off with Triple-A Charlotte.

Crain (biceps) could pitch in a game soon, CSN Chicago reports. Crain threw his second live BP of the week Thursday, and he said he is feeling good. He should have one more similar session, either this weekend or early next week, before pitching in exhibition action. If healthy, he is a decent shot for an MLB bullpen spot.

Crain (biceps) threw 30 pitches in a live batting practice Monday, and will throw again later in the week, Scott Merkin of MLB.com reports. There's still no exact timetable for a return, but Crain appears to be progressing well and is getting closer to being ready for game action. If he is able to return soon, Crain should be able to earn a spot in the big league club's bullpen.

Crain (biceps) will throw his third bullpen session of the week Friday, and he could throw live batting practice next week, the White Sox's official site reports. There is still no timetable for Crain's return to health after missing all of the 2014 season, but the club appears to be happy with his progress thus far and he is optimistic about pitching in a Cactus League game. If healthy, Crain could occupy a mid-inning short-relief role in the big leauge bullpen.