John Danks (shoulder) allowed just two runs and struck out four but also walked five over five frames in a rehab start with Triple-A Columbus Tuesday. A mixed bag performance from the left-hander. Danks was throwing in the 84-88 mph range in his first rehab start, but there have been no reports on what he was throwing Tuesday. He's expected to make at least one more minor league start before rejoining the White Sox' rotation.

John Danks (shoulder) is expected to make 2-3 more rehab starts before rejoining the White Sox' rotation. "We'll be looking forward to having him,'' manager Robin Ventura said. Danks allowed two runs over seven frames in his first rehab outing with Double-A Birmingham, though his velocity remains down. Fantasy owners should take a wait and see approach once he's activated.

John Danks (shoulder) gave up two runs on five hits and a walk over seven innings Thursday in his first rehab start with Double-A Birmingham. That's the good part. The bad part is that he allowed a home run, struck out just one and was reportedly sitting mostly in the 84-88 range with his fastball. Danks did hit 91 mph once, though. Overall, it's a pretty encouraging outing, but Danks could probably use a couple more. His timetable could be accelerated, though, following Gavin Floyd's elbow injury.

John Danks (shoulder) will begin a rehab assignment Thursday at Double-A Birmingham. It will be the first real game action Danks has seen since being placed on the disabled list to open the season. With Gavin Floyd sidelined, the White Sox will use Hector Santiago in their rotation for now, but Danks could be ready to return in early May.

John Danks (shoulder) is expected to begin a rehab assignment at one of the White Sox' minor league affiliates in the middle of this week. Danks made his final start in extended spring training on Friday. His velocity is slowly creeping back up and he should rejoin the club's rotation sometime in May. The White Sox could use him with Gavin Floyd (elbow) now headed to the disabled list.

John Danks (shoulder) will make at least one more start in extended spring training. The White Sox have been pleased with Danks' progress thus far, but they want him to continue building arm strength before going out on a minor league rehab assignment. He's likely a month or so away from rejoining the White Sox.

John Danks (shoulder) is nearly ready to begin a minor league rehab assignment. "The reports have been good," White Sox general manager Rick Hahn said Saturday. "He's been feeling good in between, and he's been able to do his side [sessions]. He's been able to do all his exercises, and he continues to progress." Danks has been pitching at extended spring training in Arizona, but he seems to be ready for the next step. He'll likely make multiple starts in the minor leagues before being activated by the White Sox.

John Danks (shoulder) threw six innings in an extended spring training game on Monday. The White Sox continue to be encouraged by Danks' progress and say his velocity -- which was at 89 mph in his previous outing -- continues to go up. "He threw fine, it's a positive report," manager Robin Ventura said. "People that have seen him are having positive reports. He's just feeling stronger and it's probably coming out of his hand a little better." It's not clear when Danks will join a minor league affiliate.

John Danks (shoulder) topped out at 89 mph during his third extended spring training start on Tuesday. "I think it was like 89 [mph]. He was sitting around 87 before, so he was up around 89, which is good," said White Sox manager Robin Ventura. "He threw well. He threw six innings. Got a little bit more on his velocity. Threw well, felt great." Danks sat in the 90-91 mph range consistently before shoulder surgery, so he's still got some work to do, but he's at least trending in the right direction. There's no timeable for his return to the White Sox' rotation.

John Danks (shoulder) allowed one run over five innings during an extended spring training game Thursday. He threw 77 pitches. There's no word on how hard Danks was throwing or how his stuff looked, but the results were good, at least. The White Sox are hoping he'll be ready to rejoin the rotation by the end of April. Dylan Axelrod is keeping a rotation spot warm for him.