With John Danks scheduled to come back on Friday, White Sox manager Robin Ventura will have to figure out who gets bumped from the rotation.

It's been over a year since John Danks last pitched in the majors -- until tonight, when the left-hander makes his 2013 debut against Miami. Tune in to Comcast SportsNet for all the action.

It has been more than a calendar year since John Danks made his last MLB start, but the veteran southpaw will take the ball for the White Sox Friday night as the Miami Marlins come to town.

John Danks , who hasn't pitched in the majors since May 19, 2012 after undergoing shoulder surgery last year, will make his return to the rotation Friday night against the Marlins.

After holding the Red Sox to two runs in six innings in Monday's victory, Dylan Axelrod is making a case for Robin Ventura to go with a six-man rotation when John Danks returns to the team.

John Danks hasn't pitched in the major leagues in over a year, but it's looking like the veteran left-hander could be making his return to the rotation as early as this week.

The White Sox brought back Donnie Veal, providing some flexibility for manager Robin Ventura in the bullpen. Meanwhile, who will get bumped out of the rotation when John Danks returns?

John Danks knew there would be some ups and downs in his second rehab start for Triple-A Charlotte, so he was able to look past five walks as he continues to "put it all together" on the mound.

In his second minor-league rehab start, John Danks picked up a no-decision after allowing two runs in five innings. Meanwhile, Dayan Viciedo went 0-for-6 in both games of a double header for the Knights.

After not feeling completely healthy, Jake Peavy will likely miss his upcoming start on Monday against the Royals. John Danks hopes that after a few more rehab starts he will be ready to return.

White Sox lefty John Danks had a promising rehab start Thursday with Double-A Birmingham, but said he isn't going to get back to the Chicago rotation before "I can get big league hitters out."

John Danks made his first minor league rehab start on Thursday and needed 86 pitches to complete seven innings.

White Sox starter John Danks , who hasn't pitched in the majors in 11 months, will likely begin a minor league rehab assignment later this week.

Jordan Danks and Tyler Greene are making the most of their playing time with Dewayne Wise and Jeff Keppinger out. After a strong rehab start, could John Danks be returning soon?

Adam Dunn ended a 31 at-bat hitless streak Sunday and credited it to fixing a few mechanical flaws. Also, John Danks will begin extended spring training in Glendale on Friday.

John Danks is back in Chicago for the weekend, and hopes to ship out for a rehab stint in the minor leagues soon as the left-hander feels he's accomplished all he can in Arizona.

Patience is not something that comes naturally to John Danks , but that's exactly what the White Sox want him to be seven months removed from shoulder surgery.

Opening Day is just two days away and Insider Dan Hayes takes a look at the White Sox 25-man roster with Dylan Axelrod replacing the injured John Danks in the starting rotation.