The Chicago White Sox are hopeful the All-Star will be available when the team returns to Guaranteed Rate Field Friday to open the series against the Boston Red Sox.
Rodón has made two starts since returning from the injured list in late August with left shoulder fatigue. He isn’t slated to pitch during the upcoming Tuesday-Thursday series at Oakland.
“We like him pitching but he’s still not experiencing the good feeling, whether it’s (shoulder) fatigue and a little sore,” said Sox manager Tony La Russa before Sunday’s game against the Kansas City Royals. “But right now we’re hoping he can pitch against the Red Sox over the weekend, but there are no guarantees there.