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Danks takes on Salazar in White Sox home opener

The White Sox enter their home opener against the Indians on Friday afternoon at U.S. Cellular Field with a 3-1 record for the first time since 2005.

Sox left-hander John Danks makes his first start after going 7-15 with a 4.71 ERA in 2015. He faces Indians right-hander Danny Salazar, who was 14-10 with a 3.45 ERA last year.

Shortstop Jimmy Rollins and center fielder Austin Jackson return to the lineup after receiving the day off Thursday in the series finale against the A's.

Here’s the Sox lineup:

Adam Eaton, RF

Jimmy Rollins, SS

Jose Abreu, 1B

Todd Frazier, 3B

Melky Cabrera, LF

Avisail Garcia, DH

Brett Lawrie, 2B

Alex Avila, C

Austin Jackson, CF