Danks pushed back as Gonzalez starts Monday

CHICAGO — Miguel Gonzalez will make his White Sox debut Monday night in Toronto, with the White Sox optioning right-handed pitcher Erik Johnson to Triple-A Charlotte following a 4-1 victory over the Rangers on Sunday.

The veteran right-hander, who pitched four years for the Orioles and agreed to a Minor League deal with the White Sox on the day prior to Opening Day, basically takes the turn of John Danks with all other starters moving back one day. All 246 career appearances for the 31-year-old Danks have come as a starter, but the team-first veteran served as the emergency reliever for Sunday’s homestand finale at U.S. Cellular Field, though he wasn’t needed to pitch.

Danks said that he’s scheduled to pitch during the first game at Camden Yards in Baltimore, which is Thursday.

“Something can change between now and then, but other than that, I’m available,” Danks said. “I’ll just do some work, and if there’s a situation that comes up that I can help, I’m available to do …

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