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Jesse Crain | Relief Pitcher

Team: Chicago White Sox
Age / DOB:  (31) / 7/5/1981
Ht / Wt:  6'1' / 215
Bats / Throws: Right / Right
College: Houston
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White Sox manager Robin Ventura confirmed that Jesse Crain will be ready for Opening Day.
Crain returned from a groin injury earlier this week and didn't report any setbacks after throwing a scoreless inning of relief Friday against the Brewers. With Crain healthy, the White Sox 25-man roster is now set. Mar 30 - 1:45 PM

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Jesse Crain (groin) tossed a scoreless inning of relief Friday against the Brewers.

Crain allowed one hit and struck out one. The veteran right-hander has been nursing a groin injury this spring, but he appears to be on track for the start of the season.
Mar 29 - 11:35 PM

Jesse Crain (groin) allowed two earned runs in one inning of work Wednesday against the Indians.

Crain has now struggled in back-to-back Cactus League outings since returning from a groin injury. The White Sox may be forced to place him on the disabled list.
Mar 27 - 6:02 PM

Jesse Crain (groin) returned to action Monday and allowed four runs on three hits and a walk over two-thirds of an inning against the Angels.

Crain pitched in a pair of minor league games over the past week, but this was his first Cactus League appearance since February 25. While it wasn't pretty, he felt healthy and was clocked in the 93-94 mph range, according to Dan Hayes of CSNChicago.com. He's expected to make his next appearance Wednesday, after which the White Sox will make a decision whether to have him begin the season on the disabled list.
Mar 25 - 7:39 PM

Jesse Crain (groin) got six outs in a minor league game Saturday.

Crain was in good spirits after the outing and expressed optimism about his availability for Opening Day, according to the Chicago Sun-Times' Daryl Van Schouwen. Crain will pitch again Monday as he attempts to get himself ready for the start of the 2013 season.
Mar 23 - 6:20 PM

Jesse Crain (groin) is scheduled to pitch in a minor league game on Saturday.

Crain felt renewed groin discomfort after a minor league appearance on Wednesday, but it's apparently not serious enough to keep him out of action. The White Sox haven't ruled him out for the start of the season, but a stint on the disabled list is a possibility.
Mar 22 - 6:33 PM

Jesse Crain is feeling renewed groin discomfort.

Crain tossed an inning in a minor league game Wednesday and woke up Thursday with soreness. The right-handed reliever is now doubtful for the start of the season.
Mar 21 - 11:53 AM

Jesse Crain (groin) threw an inning Wednesday on the minor league side of White Sox camp.

Crain allowed two hits and a run, but what's more important is that he made it through the outing without feeling any lingering discomfort in his groin. He is hoping to be in the Chicago bullpen on the first day of the season and is on track right now to reach that goal.
Mar 20 - 4:34 PM

Jesse Crain (groin) is scheduled to throw in a minor league game Wednesday.

Crain was supposed to pitch in a minor league game a week ago, but he has focused on side sessions in recent days. The veteran right-hander has only made one Cactus League appearance due to an adductor strain, but he's still hoping to be ready for Opening Day.
Mar 20 - 11:42 AM

Jesse Crain (shoulder) is scheduled to throw a bullpen session on Friday in White Sox camp.

Crain was scratched from a scheduled appearance in a minor league game Wednesday, but he threw on the side and felt pretty good. The 31-year-old right-hander is hoping to be ready for the start of the regular season.
Mar 14 - 12:21 PM

Jesse Crain (shoulder) was unable to make a scheduled appearance in a minor league game Wednesday.

Crain threw on the side, though, and told reporters that he continues to "feel better." The 31-year-old right-hander has been slowed for the past couple of days by shoulder fatigue. It sounds like routine spring stuff.
Mar 13 - 4:43 PM

Jesse Crain (shoulder) hopes to appear in a minor league game by mid-week or shortly after.

The right-hander threw a 30-pitch bullpen session Sunday and has some fatigue but no pain. He's been nursing a strained adductor muscle since early on in camp but should have enough time to get ready for Opening Day as long as he can avoid setbacks.
Mar 10 - 3:43 PM

Jesse Crain (groin) threw a bullpen session without incident Thursday.

Crain isn't ready for game action just yet but is hoping to appear next week. He's been nursing a strained adductor muscle since early on in camp.
Mar 8 - 12:34 PM

Jesse Crain has been diagnosed with a strained right shoulder and will not pitch in the World Baseball Classic.

Crain, a native of Toronto, had been committed to Team Canada. But now it's uncertain whether he's going to be ready for the start of the MLB regular season. The White Sox will monitor him closely over the next few weeks.
Mar 4 - 11:05 AM

White Sox activated RHP Jesse Crain from the 15-day disabled list.

Crain was cleared after successfully completing a throwing session Thursday and didn't require a rehab assignment. The veteran right-hander was sidelined just under a month with shoulder inflammation.
Sat, Jul 21, 2012 01:07:00 PM

Depth Charts

Batters
PosRoleName
C1Tyler Flowers
2Hector Gimenez
1B1Paul Konerko
2B1Gordon Beckham
SS1Alexei Ramirez
3B1Jeff Keppinger
2Conor Gillaspie
LF1Dayan Viciedo
CF1Alejandro De Aza
2Dewayne Wise
RF1Alex Rios
2Casper Wells
3Jordan Danks
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
6Deunte Heath
7Ramon Troncoso
8Leyson Septimo