Bukvich attended the University of Mississippi. Bukvich was called up to the White Sox in June  along with Bret Prinz, replacing the struggling David Aardsma and Mike MacDougal. While Prinz remained with the team for only a matter of days, Bukvich stayed on the roster despite the subsequent return of both Aardsma and MacDougal.
Bukvich studied at the University of Mississippi. He was drafted by the White Sox in June, along with Bret Prinz, replacing David Aardsma and Mike MacDougal, who were struggling to perform. Although Prinz only stayed for a brief time, Bukvich remained on the team's roster when Aardsma and MacDougal returned.