Blue Jays pitching coach Pete Walker said Monday that Sanchez, who was limited to just eight starts in 2017 due to recurring blister issues, has been sharp in the early stages in spring training and will go through a normal throwing program leading up to Opening Day, Ben Nicholson-Smith of Sportsnet.ca reports.

EDGE Analysis

In addition to the blister problems, Sanchez was later revealed to have been diagnosed with ligament damage in his right middle finger last season, but it appears there's no concern about the 25-year-old on either front heading into the upcoming campaign. During his last healthy season in 2016, Sanchez looked like one of top young aces in all of baseball while putting together a 3.00 ERA, 1.17 WHIP and 161 strikeouts in 192 innings, so his fantasy ceiling is high if he's able to avoid frequent trips to the disabled list.

Sanchez (finger) has been throwing pain-free since January and will be a full participant in Blue Jays' spring training, Gregor Chisholm of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

After bursting onto the scene with a strong 2016 campaign (3.00 ERA over 192 innings), Sanchez struggled to recreate that success this past season, posting a pedestrian 4.25 ERA (5.30 xFIP) and making just eight starts while batting a nagging finger blister throughout the year. According to Chisholm's report, Sanchez also sustained ligament damaged in his right middle finger while rehabbing his blister injury. The good news is that the 25-year-old has been given a clean bill of health entering spring camp and is poised to put together a solid bounce-back performance assuming he can stay healthy. If Sanchez can regain his 2016 form, he'll prove to be a screaming value at his current ADP of 222.

Sanchez (finger) agreed to a one-year, $2.7 million deal with the Blue Jays on Friday, avoiding arbitration, Bob Nightengale of USA Today Sports reports.

EDGE Analysis

Sanchez was prohibited by blister issues throughout most of the 2017 season, as the right-hander was only able to start eight games after providing a phenomenal campaign in 2016. Positively, he should be ready for action by the start of spring training since he was able to resume throwing in December. Looking ahead, Sanchez will form a solid 1-2 combo with Marcus Stroman atop Toronto's rotation, but his finger ailment will remain something to keep an eye on.

Sanchez (finger) played catch Tuesday for the first time since he was shut down in September, Shi Davidi of Sportsnet.ca reports.

EDGE Analysis

There were no issues with his finger or fingernail after the session, so he should continue to gradually ramp up his activity. After being aggressively pushed to 192 innings in 2016, Sanchez broke down last season and logged just 44 innings between the minors and majors. The Blue Jays figure to keep him on a starter's track again in 2018, but he is very much a lottery ticket for fantasy purposes.

Sanchez (finger) is being evaluated in Florida on Monday and could begin playing catch in the near future, Gregor Chisholm of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Sanchez spent most of the 2017 campaign on the disabled list with blister issues on his finger, making just eight starts (36 innings) and last appearing in a game in July. If everything checks out, the 25-year-old could be cleared to resume throwing as early as Tuesday. A healthy Sanchez will look to get back on track after last year's injury-riddled campaign, as he posted an impressive 3.00 ERA in 30 starts (192 innings) in 2016.

Sanchez (finger) was reinstated from the 60-day DL on Friday, Ben Nicholson-Smith of Sportsnet.ca reports.

EDGE Analysis

In a housekeeping move for the Blue Jays, the club took Sanchez off the disabled list heading into the offseason. He spent a decent amount of time on the mend this season, winding up taking four different trips to the DL due to blister issues. Looking ahead, Sanchez should be fully healed and ready to go for spring training.

The Blue Jays moved Sanchez (finger) to the 60-day disabled list Friday.

EDGE Analysis

It's mainly a procedural move to make roster room for Taylor Cole. Sanchez was already out for the season for some time but should be able to return during spring training 2018.

Sanchez is looking ahead to 2018 with confidence and excitement, Rob Longley of The Toronto Sun reports. "It's unfortunate I didn't get to pitch," Sanchez said. "I had an unbelievable year last year and there was a lot for me to build off of. I have to wait for a year, it's unfortunate, but life goes on. I'll be ready to go. I train to be ready to go. I look forward to it."

EDGE Analysis

Sanchez went 15-2 with an AL-best 3.00 ERA over 192 innings in 2016, but made just eight starts (36 innings) this year due to a constant finger injury. The right-hander admitted 2017's campaign was rough, but said he wasn't going to let the disappointment linger. Staying positing through such a disastrous season is a testament to 24-year-old's drive, and there's plenty of reasons to believe Sanchez will make a strong comeback in 2018.

Sanchez (finger) will not pitch again in the 2017 season, Gregor Chisholm of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Quite the disappointing season for the sophomore, as both physical and performance hurdles held him back from building on his remarkable 2016 breakout year. Sanchez is a noted example of the negative effects inflicted by the league's new baseballs. He and the club will examine if and how he can adjust his pitch grips, which have hindered him throughout the year. Along with the state of the new baseballs as a whole, this will be a vital story to watch in the offseason to gauge whether he can approach pitching like an ace again.

Sanchez (finger) continues to progress from his blister, but may not be able to return to the mound this season, according to manager John Gibbons, Mike Wilner of BlueJaysTalk reports.

EDGE Analysis

Sanchez visited a doctor in New York on Friday for a check-up on his injury, and appears to be doing just fine, but with the season winding down, the right-hander is losing precious time if he wants to make a return to the field this year. Toronto may choose to let Sanchez rest instead of rushing him back, but as of this point, there has been no decision made on the matter. In the event that Sanchez is cleared and returns to the mound, he will likely come out of relief instead of making another start.