DETROIT — Left-hander Carlos Rodon, on the disabled list since Opening Day with upper biceps bursitis, will make his first minor-league rehab start Tuesday for Class A Winston-Salem.

Rodon, who was expected to be the Sox’ No. 2 starter behind Jose Quintana, has pitched in simulated games during the last three weeks at extended spring training. He has experienced soreness in what essentially is his shoulder area.

Rodon likely will need four rehab starts before returning, which would line him up for a possible return in late June.

“It’s good news for us,’’ Renteria said. “Everything has been moving very positive.’’

Good step for Shields

Pitching coach Don Cooper talked to James Shields (right lat strain) after the 35-year-old right-hander threw 53 pitches in four innings in his first rehab start Saturday at Class AAA Charlotte.

“He had a real nice first one,’’ Cooper said.

Cooper said Shields, who allowed one earned run with four strikeouts against Buffalo, commanded his fastball on both sides of the plate and mixed some changeups and curveballs.

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