Carlos Rodon's return to the South Side is coming soon.
The top-five draft pick recovering from last fall's shoulder surgery made his first rehab start Saturday with Class A Kannapolis and threw well. Rodon allowed just one run on three hits in his five innings of work, striking out six and walking none.
The White Sox announced Sunday that Rodon's second rehab start will come Thursday with Triple-A Charlotte.
As for the exact date Rodon returns to the big league roster, it's unknown at this point. General manager Rick Hahn said that Rodon will make multiple rehab starts. One might look to the pitcher's recovery from a spring injury last year as a guide. Rodon made four rehab starts in June before debuting with the White Sox on June 28.
This recovery is different, of course. Rodon is eligible to come off the 60-day disabled list on May 28.