Petricka recorded his first save of the year Thursday, striking out the only batter he faced to preserve a 3-2 win over Baltimore.

After Zach Duke gave up a two-run homer in the ninth, Petricka was the one who got the call to clean things up with David Robertson sitting out for the day after rough outings on Tuesday and Wednesday. Don't expect too many more save chances for Petricka, who's struggled himself this year, posting a hideous 1.63 WHIP.

Petricka threw a scoreless ninth inning against the Indians on Wednesday in his first appearance of the season.

Petricka came off the disabled list from an arm injury Monday, but he did not make it into either of the team's first two games against the Indians. He should serve in a late-inning relief role now that he is healthy, but the closer role is all David Robertson.

Petricka (arm) was activated from the 15-day disabled list Monday.

Petricka was placed on the disabled list with arm soreness, but it appears the issue has subsided. Following a rehab assignment with Triple-A Charlotte, he will join the White Sox's bullpen for the first time this season. Following a strong 2014 campaign (2.96 ERA and 1.37 WHIP with 55 strikeouts over 73 innings), he could be in line to work in the latter innings once again in 2015.

Petricka (arm) should return from the disabled list Monday, the Daily Herald reports.

Petricka served as the White Sox's closer for a spell in 2014, and the team will look to him to serve as a bridge to David Robertson in 2015. Zach Duke has been the team's top eighth inning man thus far this season as a left-hander, and Petricka could fill that role from the other side of the mound.

Petricka (arm) remains on track to re-join the White Sox early in the week, MLB.com's Scott Merkin reports.

Petricka opened the season on the disabled list, but is currently on injury rehab with Triple-A Charlotte. The right-handed reliever will be one of Chicago's top bullpen options upon his return, though it's unlikely he passes David Robertson for a save opportunity any time soon.

Petricka (arm) should join the White Sox for their homestand next week, the Chicago Sun-Times' Daryl Van Schouwen reports.

He is slated to pitch Thursday and Saturday on a rehab assignment at Triple-A Charlotte and could be back in Chicago's bullpen as soon as Monday.

Petricka (arm) threw a bullpen session Wednesday, MLB.com's Scott Merkin reports.

Petricka took another step in his recovery Wednesday, throwing from a mound without issue. It's not clear how many more times he will throw before being activated from the disabled list, but he is on track to return to the White Sox' bullpen sometime in the next few weeks.

Petricka (forearm) is scheduled to throw a side session Tuesday, the Chicago Tribune reports.

Petricka can come off the DL on Saturday, but general manager Rick Hahn said he does not think he will be activated at that time. However, it should not be too much longer until Petricka is pitching in the late-innings.

Petricka (arm) was placed on the 15-day DL on Sunday.

White Sox general manager Rick Hahn has already confirmed that Petricka will begin the season on the disabled list, so this announcement is merely a formality at this point. The right-hander isn't expected to miss more than the minimum required games, however.

General manager Rick Hahn confirmed Monday that Petricka will start the season on the disabled list, ESPN Chicago reports.

Hahn said he does not believe Petricka will miss time beyond the requisite 15 days, but he does not want to rush the reliever back into action with only a week remaining of camp. Zach Putnam and Zach Duke should occupy key bullpen roles with Petricka out.

Petricka (arm soreness) threw from 90 feet Sunday, but he may still start the season on the disabled list, the Chicago Tribune reports.

An MRI on Petricka's arm came back clean last week, but it appears the White Sox will take a cautious approach with Petricka. He figures to be one of the team's top setup men when healthy.

Petricka (arm soreness) will resume throwing Saturday, CSN Chicago's Dan Hayes reports.

An MRI came back clean, allowing Petricka to make a quick return to the mound. He still figures to be ready by Opening Day, and he'll work as a setup man in front of David Robertson.

Petricka is dealing with soreness in his arm, Doug Padilla of ESPN Chicago reports.

At this point, the Sox aren't concerned with the issue, but Petricka could miss a day or two to rest his fatigued arm. In five appearances this spring Petricka has allowed five hits and two earned runs with four strikeouts in 4.2 cumulative innings.

Petricka, who finished the 2014 season as the White Sox's primary closer, will likely shift back to a setup role with news that the team had signed David Robertson to a four-year contract Monday.

The White Sox's closer spot spent much of 2014 in turmoil, but Petricka lent a bit of stability to the position for the final month-plus of the year. He should serve as one of the club's top right-handed setup men to Robertson in 2015.

Petricka left Saturday's game against the Royals with arm discomfort, Doug Padilla of ESPN.com reports.

Petricka had only faced two batters before leaving. He was replaced in the ninth inning by Javy Guerra. Petricka had saved five of the past 10 games for the White Sox but was allowing a .333 average to opposing hitters this month.

Petricka earned his 14th save of the season Monday against the Tigers as he recorded one strikeout in 1.1 perfect innings.

The White Sox struggled for much of this season to find a consistent closer, but Petricka has stepped in and done a pretty solid job overall. Even though he has pitched well, it's not certain that he will be the team's closer again next season.

Petricka did not appear in a save chance against the Royals on Tuesday.

Zach Putnam earned the save, but Petricka was up and throwing in the bullpen in case he was needed. Petricka blew the save Monday, so the day off Tuesday was likely just a chance to rest after an erratic appearance.

Petricka blew his fourth save of the season Monday, allowing a pair of runs in the ninth inning against the Royals.

Petricka hurt himself with a run-scoring wild pitch before Lorenzo Cain hit a walk-off infield single off of the White Sox closer. Petricka has had his troubles since taking over the closer role, but still owns a nifty 2.83 ERA and has recorded 13 saves on the season.

Petricka pitched a perfect ninth inning Wednesday to earn the save over the A's.

The appearance was his first since leaving the team over the weekend to be with his wife as she delivered the couple's first daughter. Petricka had back-to-back poor showings in August, but he has now thrown four consecutive scoreless frames. He should be safely seated as the Sox's closer for the remainder of the season.

Petricka will miss the rest of the White Sox's current series against the White Sox following the birth of his child, Daryl Van Schouwen of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

Petricka will miss at least two games while on paternity leave, and it remains to be seen if he will miss any additional games beyond that. The White Sox have not said who will act as the closer in Petricka's absence, but Zach Putnam seems like the top candidate to fill in.