Lopez (back), who threw a 30-35 pitch bullpen session Tuesday, could rejoin the White Sox's rotation to start Friday against the Rays, Daryl Van Schouwen of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.
Lopez reported feeling pain-free and said he was ready to pitch after getting through his second bullpen session since landing on the disabled list, so the next time he takes the mound could be for the big club. While the White Sox haven't officially announced when Lopez will rejoin the rotation, they have yet to name a starter for Friday's series opener against the Rays, indicating the opportunity could be given to the 23-year-old. Even if he doesn't reenter the starting rotation over the weekend, he shouldn't be too far from a return.