Covey allowed two runs on five hits and three walks while striking out two over 4.2 innings Sunday in a no-decision against Boston.

EDGE Analysis

Covey surrendered a run in the second and fifth innings, and although he wasn't able to complete his fifth inning of work, he kept his team in the game and gave them a chance to win. The 27-year-old was moved into the starting rotation after Carlos Rodon (elbow) went down with an injury and is expected to make his next appearance Friday in Toronto.

Covey will join the White Sox's starting rotation, James Fegan of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Covey will enter the starting rotation in place of the injured Carlos Rodon (elbow), who was sent to the injured list Thursday. It's unclear when his first start will come, though Chicago's probable pitcher for Sunday's series finale against the Red Sox has yet to be announced, suggesting that's where Covey could slide in. Through a pair of relief appearances this season, Covey has allowed one run one two hits and two walks across 1.1 innings. He made 21 starts for the big club last season, struggling to a 5.50 ERA, 1.52 WHIP and 6.9 K/9 in those appearances (109.2 innings).

The White Sox recalled Covey from Triple-A Charlotte on Monday.

EDGE Analysis

While he's up with the big club, Covey will provide the White Sox with a fresh arm out of the bullpen and could be a candidate to start Thursday against the Red Sox in the event Lucas Giolito (hamstring) experiences an unexpected setback that delays his return from the 10-day injured list. Assuming Giolito is good to go Thursday, however, Covey could be a prime candidate for a demotion to the minors in order to open up a spot on the active roster.

Covey was optioned to Triple-A Charlotte on Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

Covey made two appearances out of the White Sox's bullpen before being sent to the minors, allowing two runs (one earned) on two hits and two walks in 1.1 innings of work. Tim Anderson was returned from the paternity list in a corresponding move.

Covey will open the season in the White Sox bullpen, Scott Merkin of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Ervin Santana is expected to begin the year as the team's fifth starter, leaving Covey and Manny Banuelos to fill relief roles. The right-hander posted a solid 2.45 ERA, 1.01 WHIP and 4:1 K:BB through 11 innings this spring and will remain an option to start down the line should an opening arise.

Covey has pitched 6.2 scoreless innings, giving up four hits and walking none while striking out two over four spring appearances.

EDGE Analysis

Covey has yet to make a start in the Cactus League but had been championed during the offseason as a candidate for the fifth-starter's job. Most of the talk during spring training about the open rotation spot has revolved around Manny Banuelos and Ervin Santana (finger), but Covey has been sneaky good. The White Sox are not going to need a fifth starter until April 10, so manager Rick Renteria is no rush to identify the winner. Additionally, given Chicago's bullpen performance this spring, Covey may be best suited as a relief arm to start the season.

General manager Rick Hahn said Covey is in the mix for the White Sox's final rotation spot, James Fegan of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Hahn mentioned Manny Banuelos as another option, while he also noted that the team could bring in another arm prior to spring training. Covey made 21 starts and six relief appearances for the White Sox in 2018, compiling a 5.18 ERA and 91:52 K:BB across 121.2 innings.

Covey allowed five runs on six hits and two walks across six innings to take the loss Sunday against the Twins. He struck out three.

EDGE Analysis

Covey threw 66 percent of his pitches for strikes and induced 11 groundball outs, but he took a shellacking in the middle innings to sink him to his 14th loss. He allowed three runs on three hits and a walk in the fourth inning and gave up another pair via a two-run home run in the sixth. This was a disappointing end to the season for Covey, who had delivered back-to-back scoreless outings in his previous two. He finishes the campaign with a 5.18 ERA and will look to step up his performance next year.

Covey will remain in the rotation as the replacement for Michael Kopech, Daryl Van Schouwen of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

EDGE Analysis

Covey gave up five runs over 4.1 innings when filling in for Kopech on Tuesday, picking up his 13th loss and raising his ERA to 5.64. Despite the unappealing numbers, he'll keep a turn in the rotation next week against the Indians. He's in line to pitch Tuesday, but with a day off Monday, could be pushed back a day to allow Carlos Rodon to stay on schedule.

Covey is scheduled to start Tuesday against the Royals, Daryl Van Schouwen of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

EDGE Analysis

Covey is set to rejoin the rotation in place of Michael Kopech, who was ruled out for the remainder of the season with a UCL tear that could ultimately require Tommy John surgery. The 27-year-old righty has started 17 games for the White Sox this season, compiling an unsightly 5.87 ERA, 1.58 WHIP and 65:39 K:BB across 87.1 innings in those outings.