Giolito will not start Sunday against the Rangers, Scott Merkin of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Though the move was reportedly not related to injury originally, it was later revealed that Giolito cut his finger on a bottle, according to Scott Merkin of MLB.com. It remains unclear when Giolito will take the mound next, though it could be for the first game of the team's series against Detroit on Tuesday. Michael Kopech will take the mound in Giolito's place Sunday against Texas.

Giolito (1-1) was chased early and picked up the loss Monday against the Red Sox. He allowed eight runs on seven hits and two walks over one-plus innings.

EDGE Analysis

Giolito, who was pitching on five days rest instead of his customary four, was taken deep by leadoff batter Enrique Hernandez and allowed three runs before recording an out. Per Daryl Van Schouwen of the Chicago Sun-Times, the ace did not have his best changeup, and the Red Sox sat on it. "It seemed like every time he made a mistake, we made him pay for it," said Hernandez, who homered off a changeup. Giolito eventually left after giving up a home run and a walk to lead off the second. He'll look to shake off the poor outing when he faces Texas on Sunday, once again on five days rest.

Giolito tossed seven scoreless innings against Cleveland on Tuesday, but he did not factor in the decision. The right-hander allowed three runs and two walks while striking out eight.

EDGE Analysis

Giolito matched reigning AL Cy Young award winner Shane Bieber in putting up goose eggs for seven frames before departing with a runner aboard in the eighth. The White Sox ace threw 75 of his 107 pitches for strikes and allowed only one extra-base hit while striking out eight. Giolito has posted a 2.55 ERA across his first three starts while registering a 26:5 K:BB across 17.2 innings. He'll head to Boston to take on the Red Sox on Sunday for his next scheduled start.

Giolito (1-0) earned his first win, allowing three runs on four hits and one walk while striking out 10 over 5.1 innings against the Mariners on Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

Giolito cruised through the first two innings while striking out five straight Mariners at one point. After Zack Collins gave him a three-run lead on his first home run in the second inning, it looked like an easy night for Chicago's ace, but his defense forced extra throws during a 39-pitch third. Once the defensive follies ended, Giolito got back to work, retiring the final seven batters faced. He's penciled in to make his next start Monday at home against Cleveland.

Giolito allowed two runs on two hits while striking out eight over 5.1 innings in Thursday's loss to the Angels.

EDGE Analysis

The righty was dominant in his debut, with his lone mistakes being a Max Stassi solo home run in the fifth inning and a Justin Upton RBI single following consecutive walks. The 26-year-old picked up where he left off last season, throwing 59 of his 87 pitches for strikes, resulting in fanning eight batters. Giolito is scheduled to pitch on Tuesday against the Twins.

Giolito allowed two hits and three walks while striking out nine over 5.2 scoreless innings in Saturday's spring game against the Rockies.

EDGE Analysis

Giolito finished off a dominant Cactus League, during which he posted a 1.17 ERA and 0.87 WHIP over 23 innings. The right-hander focused on his slider and improved its shape, Daryl Van Schouwen of the Chicago Sun-Times reports. Giolito will take the ball Opening Day on the road against the Angels.

Giolito allowed two hits and three walks while striking out four over 4.2 scoreless innings in Monday's spring game against the Giants.

EDGE Analysis

Giolito referred to the outing as a "grinder day," per Daryl Van Schouwen of Chicago Sun-Times. It was the second consecutive outing that required the right-hander to execute good pitches in tense situations, which is good preparation for the regular season. Giolito ran his pitch count to 85 with one more spring start remaining before he takes the ball for Opening Day on April 1.

Giolito allowed two runs on three hits and two walks while striking out six over 3.2 innings in Wednesday's game against the Dodgers.

EDGE Analysis

Giolito elevated his pitch count to 65 pitches and had to work through a couple of pitch-heavy innings to get there. The right-hander took an optimistic view, telling Scott Merkin of MLB.com that a pitcher needs to grind through situations that he might face during the regular season. "It's good to get reps in pitching with runners in scoring position, getting the pitch count above 20 in an inning," said Giolito. "I felt like I made good pitches when I needed to. I think the plan originally was to go four innings, but the pitch count got a little too high there." Giolito will have two more spring starts before pitching Opening Day against the Angels.

Giolito will start on Opening Day against the Angels, LaMond Pope of the Chicago Tribune reports.

EDGE Analysis

He has a 1.00 ERA, 0.56 WHIP and 11 strikeouts in nine innings this spring. Dylan Bundy has been confirmed as the Angels' starter in what should be an exciting Opening Day matchup.

Giolito allowed two hits and one walk while striking out five over four scoreless innings in Friday's spring game against the Rangers.

EDGE Analysis

Giolito keeps working toward what is expected to be an Opening Day start, even though manager Tony La Russa didn't commit to that, per Scott Merkin of MLB.com. Giolito expressed his desire to pitch the season opener, but he was more focused how well is slider behaved during the outing. He's allowed one run on three hits and two walks while striking out 11 over nine Cactus League innings.