Peavy Returns to DL

By Benjy Lipsman in News on Jun 8, 2011 1:30PM

Ozzie Guillen's experiment with the six man rotation comes to an end for now, but not because of any conscious decision made by the White Sox skipper. Jake Peavy's strained groin will sideline the pitcher for a couple of starts as he's headed to the DL yet again -- his fourth stint in less than two seasons with the Sox.

Since his 2010 acquisition from San Diego Padres, the former Cy Young winner has dealt with setback after setback. Last year, he separated his latissimus dorsi muscle, an injury that cost him half of last year. He began this season on the DL as he continued to rehab following that injury before taking the mound on May 11. This time, the injury is relatively minor and should only keep Peavy on the shelf for a short while. Fortunately, the White Sox have an incredibly deep starting rotation.

John Danks will move up a day as he tries to prove he deserves to remain in the rotation upon Peavy's return. We have a hard time imagining the six man experiment will run all season long and until Monday's victory over Seattle, Danks had been winless. He'll have to string together a number of effective outings to keep his turn.