Santana didn't factor into the decision in Monday's 5-4 win over the Royals, allowing three runs on six hits and three walks over five innings while striking out three.

EDGE Analysis

The veteran right-hander wasn't sharp -- he gave up two homers, uncorked a wild pitch, and threw only 53 of 91 pitches for strikes -- but this was still a better performance than his first time out in a White Sox uniform. Santana topped out at 91 mph with his fastball, and if he can't get back to the 92-93 range he typically sat before last year's finger woes, he'll be a very tough player to roster. He'll take his next turn in the rotation Saturday in Detroit.

Santana (0-1) allowed seven runs on seven hits and three walks while striking out just one across 3.2 innings in a loss to the Rays on Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

The 36-year-old's 2019 debut couldn't have gone much worse. He didn't have great control, barely throwing half of his pitches for strikes, and when he was in the zone, the Rays took him deep three times. Since earning an All-Star selection in 2017, Santana is 0-2 with a 9.21 ERA in six starts. He only made five starts last season because of a right middle finger issue. Owners should approach Santana with caution.

The White Sox selected Santana's contract ahead of his scheduled start Tuesday against the Rays.

EDGE Analysis

The team waited until a fifth starter was first needed before clearing a spot on the active and 40-man roster for Santana, who was behind his fellow rotation mates in spring training after not signing with the White Sox until Feb. 23. Santana turned in a lowly 8.03 ERA and 1.62 WHIP across 24.2 innings as a member with the Twins in 2018, when a bothersome injury to his right middle finger cost him extensive time and resulted in diminished velocity when he was available. The White Sox were pleased with how Santana checked out on the health front this spring, but fantasy players may be best off taking a wait-and-see approach with the 36-year-old before rostering him.

Santana is in line to start Tuesday's game against Tampa Bay, James Fegan of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

The White Sox have been using a four-man rotation to this point, but they're expected to deploy Santana for Tuesday's matchup and use him as the fifth starter moving forward. The 36-year-old struggled to stay healthy in his final season with the Twins in 2018 and made just five starts while accruing an 8.03 ERA over 24.2 frames, but he regained his health over the offseason and managed to build up his pitch count to a satisfactory number during spring training.

Santana allowed two runs on four hits and two walks while striking out three over five innings Monday against Arizona.

EDGE Analysis

This was Santana's second start against major-league competition and significant because he reached five innings. As the White Sox's fifth starter, Santana is not needed until April 10, so he'll likely stay back in camp and throw a few more sessions to get the pitch count and innings up.

Santana will be the White Sox's fifth starter, Scott Merkin of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

The White Sox do not need a fifth starter until April 10, so Santana is expected to remain behind in Arizona where he can build up innings and his pitch count. The right-hander made one Cactus League start, throwing 75 pitches over four innings.

Santana allowed four runs on eight hits and two walks while striking out three over four innings Wednesday against Arizona.

EDGE Analysis

Santana made his Cactus League debut after recovering from a finger injury that cost him most of 2018. With his return to the mound, Santana begins in earnest a quest to become the White Sox's fifth starter. He didn't have his best command, but he managed two perfect innings and threw 75 pitches. The right-hander still has time to sharpen his command; the White Sox don't need need a fifth starter until April 10 because of three scheduled off-days during the first nine days of the season.

Santana (finger) will make his spring debut Wednesday against the Diamondbacks, Daryl Van Schouwen of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

EDGE Analysis

The finger issue which cost Santana most of 2018 delayed his start to spring as well, but he's been making steady progress. He's thrown a simulated game and a "B" game in the last week and is now ready for Cactus League action. Whether or not he'll have enough time to make a case for an Opening Day rotation spot remains to be seen.

Santana (finger) faced live hitters, including Manny Machado, in Friday morning's "B" game, Daryl Van Schouwen of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

EDGE Analysis

This is more encouraging news for Santana, who's expected to pitch in a Cactus League game within the next week. He was limited to five starts in 2018 due to a finger injury but is expected to join Chicago's rotation in 2019, assuming he's able to maintain his health.

General manager Rick Hahn said Wednesday that Santana will pitch in a Cactus League game within the next week, Scott Merkin of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Hahn also indicated that Santana is progressing well and isn't experiencing any pain in the middle finger that caused him to miss most of 2018. The veteran right-hander is expected to slot into the back end of the White Sox's starting rotation, but his late start to spring training keeps his status for the beginning of the season in doubt.