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.

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.

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.

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

Crain was in good spirits after the outing and expresses 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 be ready for the start of the season.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Jesse Crain (shoulder) 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 right shoulder since early on in camp.

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.

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.

Jesse Crain (shoulder) expects to be activated from the disabled list on Saturday or Sunday.

Crain made it through a throwing session Thursday without any issues and will not require a minor league rehab assignment. The veteran right-hander has been sidelined for just under a month with right shoulder inflammation.

Jesse Crain (shoulder) faced live hitters Tuesday.

Crain is likely to head out on a short minor league rehab assignment Thursday and should be back in the major leagues by early next week. The right-handed setup man has been sidelined since June 24 with a shoulder strain.

Jesse Crain (shoulder) threw a 30-pitch bullpen session Sunday.

It's the first time he's thrown from a mound since landing on the DL earlier this month. "A good workout," Crain said. He'll throw another bullpen session or batting practice on Tuesday or Wednesday before beginning a rehab assignment Friday. Crain will need just 1-2 rehab appearances, putting him in line to return in about a week.

White Sox placed RHP Jesse Crain on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to June 24, with right shoulder inflammation.

Tests didn't reveal any structural damage, so Crain should return from the disabled list shortly after the All-Star break if all goes well. Deunte Heath has replaced him on the active roster.

Jesse Crain (shoulder) is headed to the 15-day DL.

Crain was diagnosed Tuesday with inflammation in his right shoulder. The good news is he has no structural damage and should be back shortly after the break.

The White Sox remain optimistic that Jesse Crain (shoulder) will be able to avoid the disabled list.

Crain hasn't pitched in a week due to some tightness in his shoulder. While it's encouraging that the Sox still don't think he'll need a DL stint, a decision will have to be made soon if he doesn't start feeling better in a hurry.