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.

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 in for now.

White Sox placed LHP John Danks on the 15-day disabled list 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.

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.

John Danks (shoulder) will begin the season on the disabled list.

It was expected, and now it's official. Danks insists that his surgically-repaired shoulder is fine, but he has a 16.36 spring ERA and a 2.91 spring WHIP, and he has displayed diminished velocity in recent outings. The White Sox will use either Hector Santiago or Dylan Axelrod as a placeholder in the rotation, with Axelrod looking like the early favorite to get the nod.

White Sox pitching coach Don Cooper said that John Danks is still slated to make his next start on Sunday.

Danks has really struggled this spring coming off shoulder surgery, posting a 16.36 ERA over 11 innings while showing diminished velocity, but the White Sox want him to get his work. Still, it's likely that he'll begin the season on the disabled list, with either Dylan Axelrod or Hector Santiago taking his place in the starting rotation.

John Danks was roughed up again Tuesday, surrendering 10 runs on 11 hits and two walks over 3 1/3 innings against the Reds.

Yikes. Danks, who is coming back from shoulder surgery, now sports a 16.36 ERA and 2.91 WHIP over 11 frames this spring, and he's allowed a whopping 27 hits. His fastball has also failed to crack 90 mph. The left-hander says he feels fine physically, but the White Sox could choose to place him on the disabled list to start the season while he works out his issues. Hector Santiago would be an option to fill his rotation spot.

Despite the fact that John Danks says he feels well, the White Sox haven't been pleased with the way he's throwing the ball, and he could begin the season on the DL.

Danks was hammered for six runs in 3 1/3 innings against the Angels on Saturday, and hasn't completely regained his velocity coming back from shoulder surgery. The White Sox do have capable fill-ins in the event Danks isn't ready to begin the regular season, so they would be wise not to rush him. He remains an extremely risky proposition in fantasy leagues.

John Danks was tagged for six runs over 3 1/3 innings Thursday against the Angels.

Danks gave up seven hits -- including a solo homer to Mike Trout - while walking one and striking out a pair. He threw 38 out of 61 pitches for strikes. This was his second straight shaky outing, which isn't unexpected coming off shoulder surgery. That's exactly why he should be off the radar in mixed leagues for now.

John Danks allowed a run on two hits over two innings in his Cactus League debut Monday.

The left-hander didn't record any walks or strikeouts. Danks has been brought along slowly as he makes his way back from shoulder surgery, but he's not far behind the other pitchers in camp. He'll be ready to roll for the start of the season.

John Danks (shoulder) is scheduled to make his Cactus League debut on Monday.

Recovering from August shoulder surgery, Danks has thrown multiple bullpen and live batting practice sessions without encountering any setbacks. He obviously still has plenty of time to get ready for the beginning of the season. The left-hander is a risky fantasy option, though, coming off of surgery and a sub-par 2012 campaign.

John Danks (shoulder) threw a 50-pitch live batting practice session Wednesday.

Danks hasn't had any setbacks following left shoulder surgery in August and has been throwing off a mound since last month. If all goes well, he should make his Cactus League debut sometime next week.

John Danks (shoulder) confirmed that he expects to be ready for the start of the season.

Danks hasn't reported any setbacks in his surgically-repaired left shoulder, and has been throwing off a mound since last month. His next three throwing sessions will be in live batting practice, so the White Sox will continue to move him along slowly. If all goes well, Danks should make his Cactus League debut against the Giants on March 4.

John Danks (shoulder) threw a 10-minute bullpen session on Thursday morning in White Sox camp.

Danks even mixed in a few breaking pitches and felt no discomfort in his surgically-repaired left shoulder. He should be 100 percent when the season begins.

John Danks (shoulder) hopes to start throwing breaking pitches next week.

Danks hasn't had any setbacks following left shoulder surgery in August and began throwing off a mound earlier this month. As of now, the expectation is that he'll be ready for spring training and the start of the regular season.

John Danks (shoulder) has begun throwing off a mound.

Danks has thrown 40 pitches three times per week since January 2, including 30 fastballs and 10 changeups. While he has felt good enough to increase his workload, the White Sox want him to take it easy for now. "My top priority is getting healthy, which is why on the same day I'm throwing and doing my shoulder program, I'm still doing my workout and conditioning," said Danks, who had arthroscopic surgery on his left shoulder last August. "Right now, I feel like I'm as good as I can be. Coming off surgery and whatnot, I feel ready to go." The White Sox will likely be cautious with him in the early part of spring training, but he's expected to be ready for the regular season barring setbacks.

John Danks (shoulder) has already had two throwing sessions.

Danks wasn't supposed to resume throwing until Thursday, but the White Sox decided to push up the timetable a bit. He made 20 throws from 45 feet and 15 tosses from 60 feet Monday before bumping up his reps a bit Wednesday. "We did it so my schedule is lined up to throw off a mound after Jan. 1," Danks said. "So far, so good. It feels like I haven't thrown in a while, but it's a positive step." The lefty added that he was checked out by doctors last week, and they were "very pleased" with his progress from arthroscopic shoulder surgery. Barring a setback, he should be on a pretty normal routine in spring training.

John Danks (shoulder) is scheduled to resume throwing on Thursday.

Danks is coming back from early August arthroscopic surgery on his left shoulder. Dan Hayes of CSNChicago.com reports that the left-hander is "healthy and on track," though obviously more will be known about his status after he's throwing again. With Jake Peavy and Gavin Floyd returning and Dank hopefully coming back healthy, the Sox should have a formidable rotation in 2013.

John Danks (shoulder) said Thursday that he should be able to start throwing by November 1.

Danks underwent arthroscopic surgery on his left shoulder in early August and said Thursday that he has been deemed ahead of schedule. The hope is that he'll be ready for the start of spring training. The 27-year-old is owed $14.25 million in each of the next four seasons.