Covey is expected to open the year in the White Sox's rotation, Scot Gregor of the Daily Herald reports.

EDGE Analysis

With Carlos Rodon (biceps) headed to the DL, the door is open for Covey to step for his major league debut during the first week of the regular season. He figures to start either April 8 or 9 against Minnesota. The Rule 5 pick has made just six starts above High-A, and the results this spring (7.82 ERA, 2.05 WHIP, 6:4 K:BB) suggest there will be growing pains for the 25-year-old right-hander.