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John Danks | Starting Pitcher

Team: Chicago White Sox
Age / DOB:  (28) / 4/15/1985
Ht / Wt:  6'1' / 215
Bats / Throws: Left / Left
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John Danks (shoulder) could rejoin the White Sox' rotation next weekend.
Danks will make what could be his final rehab start with Triple-A Charlotte on Saturday. The left-hander holds a 3.00 ERA over three rehab outings, but he has a 10/9 K/BB ratio over 18 innings and his velocity remains down. Fantasy owners should take a wait-and-see approach, though he would get a nice first matchup against the Marlins if he returns next weekend. May 17 - 8:51 AM
Source: Chicago Sun-Times

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John Danks - S - White Sox

White Sox manager Robin Ventura confirmed that John Danks (shoulder) will make at least one more rehab start.

Danks holds a 3.00 ERA over three minor league rehab starts, but he has a 10/9 K/BB ratio over 18 innings and his velocity remains down. However, the White Sox like how he's coming along and think he'll be ready to help out the big club soon. Dylan Axelrod or Hector Santiago will lose their rotation spot when Danks returns.
Source: Dan Hayes on Twitter
May 13 - 6:44 PM
John Danks - S - White Sox

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 his velocity was Tuesday. He's expected to make at least one more minor league start before rejoining the White Sox' rotation.
May 7 - 6:48 PM
John Danks - S - White Sox

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.
Source: Chicago Sun-Times
May 5 - 9:00 AM
John Danks - S - White Sox

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.
May 2 - 11:58 PM
John Danks - S - White Sox

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. With Gavin Floyd sidelined, the White Sox will use Hector Santiago in their rotation for now, but Danks is close to being ready to return.
Source: Scott Merkin on Twitter
Apr 28 - 4:19 PM
John Danks - S - White Sox

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.
Source: Chicago Tribune
Apr 28 - 9:35 AM
John Danks - S - White Sox

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.
Source: Doug Padilla on Twitter
Apr 22 - 5:18 PM
John Danks - S - 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.
Source: ESPNChicago.com
Apr 21 - 11:10 AM
John Danks - S - 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.
Source: WhiteSox.mlb.com
Apr 16 - 8:16 PM
John Danks - S - White Sox

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 timetable for his return to the White Sox' rotation.
Source: WhiteSox.mlb.com
Apr 10 - 9:21 PM
John Danks - S - White Sox

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.
Source: Chicago Sun-Times
Apr 5 - 9:04 AM
John Danks - S - White Sox

John Danks (shoulder) is scheduled to pitch in a minor league game on Thursday in Arizona.

Danks is still trying to rebuild the strength in his throwing arm after undergoing shoulder surgery last August. The White Sox are hoping he'll be ready by the end of April. Dylan Axelrod is filling his rotation spot for now.
Related: Dylan Axelrod
Source: Chicago Tribune
Apr 1 - 3:19 PM
John Danks - S - White Sox

White Sox placed LHP John Danks on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to March 22, with a shoulder injury.

An expected move, as Danks is still trying to build arm strength following shoulder surgery. The hope is that he'll be ready to rejoin the White Sox at some point in April. Dylan Axelrod will take his spot in the starting rotation for now.
Mar 26 - 4:11 PM
John Danks - S - White Sox

John Danks (shoulder) is scheduled to pitch in a minor league game Sunday.

Danks claims that he isn't dealing with any setbacks in his surgically-repaired shoulder, but showed diminished velocity this spring and will open the season on the disabled list. The White Sox are expected to use either Hector Santiago or Dylan Axelrod as a placeholder until he's ready to return.
Source: WhiteSox.mlb.com
Mar 23 - 9:47 AM

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Batters
PosRoleName
C1Tyler Flowers
2Hector Gimenez
1B1Paul Konerko
2B1Gordon Beckham
2Tyler Greene
SS1Alexei Ramirez
2Angel Sanchez
3B1Jeff Keppinger
2Conor Gillaspie
LF1Dayan Viciedo
CF1Alejandro De Aza
2Dewayne Wise
RF1Alex Rios
2Casper Wells
DH1Adam Dunn
Starting Pitcher
PosRoleName
S1Chris Sale
2Jake Peavy
3John Danks
4Gavin Floyd
5Jose Quintana
6Dylan Axelrod
7Hector Santiago
Relief Pitcher
PosRoleName
R1Addison Reed
2Matt Thornton
3Jesse Crain
4Nate Jones
5Matt Lindstrom
6Brian Omogrosso
7Deunte Heath
8Leyson Septimo