Covey will make his first start April 14 or 15 in Minnesota, Scott Merkin of the White Sox's official site reports.
Covey had been in line to start this weekend, but two rainouts this week negated the need for a fifth starter during the first rotation of the season. It now looks like Covey won't be a necessity until Friday or Saturday of next week. In the meantime, he'll stay fresh by pitching in a simulated game or be sent to Arizona for an extended spring training game this weekend.