Sanchez (0-1) allowed three runs on six hits and two walks while striking out four over six innings, but received no decision Friday against the Orioles.

EDGE Analysis

Sanchez was cruising by with a 3-1 lead going into the sixth inning, but he gave up a two-run bomb to Wellington Castillo to cost him a chance at his first victory of the year. He's allowed three runs in 11 innings over his last two games since fighting through a finger injury to move his ERA to 3.33, and he remains a strong fantasy option in all formats. He'll make his next start Friday against the Rangers.

Sanchez (finger) has been confirmed as Friday's starting pitcher against the Orioles.

EDGE Analysis

Sanchez dealt with a bleeding finger in his last start, stemming from a blister injury which had previously sidelined him on the 10-day DL, but it seems he's good enough to give it a go Friday. The 24-year-old was hit for five runs on seven hits over 5.1 innings in a start against Baltimore earlier this season, yet went 4-0 over five starts against the O's last year.

Sanchez dealt with a bleeding finger during Sunday's game against the Mariners, Ben Nicholson-Smith of Sportsnet reports.

EDGE Analysis

Sanchez was activated from the disabled list to pitch Sunday after a blister landed him on the DL at the beginning of May. Although his finger was bleeding, Sanchez managed to pitch five innings and gave up just one run, which was unearned. After the game he went on to say that he didn't feel any pain during the game, so there's no reason to believe Sanchez won't be able to make his next start Friday against the Orioles.

Sanchez (finger) was activated from the 10-day disabled list and will start Sunday against the Mariners, Ben Nicholson-Smith of Sportsnet.ca reports.

EDGE Analysis

As expected, Sanchez will be given the green light to take the mound for the Blue Jays after making an appearance in extended spring training a few days earlier without incident. The right-hander has endured two stints on the DL already this season due to a blister/nail issue on his right middle finger, but he's not expected to face any limitations upon rejoining the rotation Sunday.

Sanchez (finger) pitched an extended spring training game on Tuesday in Florida, and plans to start Sunday's game in Toronto against the Mariners, Laura Armstrong of the Toronto Star reports.

EDGE Analysis

Sanchez felt good after Tuesday's successful 60-pitch workout. The right-hander said the blister on his middle finger is fully healed and he feels free to throw any pitch, including the breaking ball that aggravated the problem last time out. "There were many times when I was out there not wanting to throw (curveballs) because I didn't know if it was going to be an issue, and now that I can go out there and not even think about doing it -- and do it over and over again without any problems -- I think that's what I'm most happy with." Sanchez owners shouldn't hesitate to get him back in the lineup. He's 2-0 with a 1.72 ERA in five career games (two starts) versus Seattle.

Sanchez (finger) threw a pain-free bullpen session Sunday, and is hopeful he'll be ready for the Jays' weekend series against Seattle, Rosie Dimanno of the Toronto Star reports.

EDGE Analysis

Last year's AL ERA champion dished out 33 pitches, unleashing his full arsenal without a problem during Sunday's session. "Everything went well," Sanchez said. "No pain in the finger. Everything felt like it was coming out nice and easy. I was able to snap off my curveball with no pain. The last four or five days, there's been no issues. So everything's on schedule." Before Sunday, Sanchez had only been able to play catch. The successful bullpen session behind him, he's now slated to pitch in an extended spring training game Tuesday in Dunedin. If all goes well, the right-hander could be ready to toe the rubber in Toronto on Sunday.

Sanchez (finger) has been slowed down and is now eying a return some time next weekend, Ben Nicholson-Smith of Sportsnet.ca reports.

EDGE Analysis

While Sanchez was initially hoping to return next Thursday, he's recently had his timetable slowed down by a few days. The 24-year-old is now scheduled to throw a side session Sunday and, if all goes well, he'll progress to a Gulf Coast League game Tuesday. Barring any further setbacks, Sanchez will hopefully be return to action sometime next weekend, though considering he was rushed back from his last DL stint, the Blue Jays will likely exercise more caution activating him this time around. A clearer return date should start to form following his rehab start.

The plan for Sanchez is to have him pitch in a Gulf Coast League game this weekend -- assuming there's no setback with his split fingernail -- and rejoin the team on May 11, Mark Zwolinski of the Toronto Star reports.

EDGE Analysis

Albeit early in the campaign, the team is floundering fast and needs the 24-year-old back in a hurry. A return on May 11 would mean Sanchez stayed sidelined for the 10-day minimum. Considering the disaster that occurred after his last minimum stay, the Jays will likely exercise a bit more caution when deciding Sanchez's fate this time around. A weekend rehab start will offer a clear signal as to what owners can expect before heading into next week's slate.

Sanchez (finger) is eyeing a weekend rehab start, Sportsnet's Shi Davidi reports.

EDGE Analysis

Sanchez landed on the 10-day disabled list Monday with a split fingernail on his middle finger. While the Blue Jays aren't necessarily rushing him back since it's his second DL stint of the season already, they are optimistic the right-hander can make a quick return. The 24-year-old posted a 4.05 ERA and allowed three home runs over just 13.1 innings in 2017.

Sanchez (finger) was placed on the 10-day disabled list Monday, Ben Nicholson-Smith of Sportsnet reports.

EDGE Analysis

After being activated from the disabled list in advance of his scheduled start Sunday against the Rays, Sanchez lasted just 13 pitches before his right middle finger presented issues for him again. The Blue Jays announced shortly after Sanchez's removal that the 24-year-old was dealing with a split nail on the finger, which had resulted in some bleeding. Sanchez will now need at least another week and a half off while the Blue Jays address the issue, leaving the team shorthanded in the rotation once again. The team recalled Danny Barnes from Triple-A Buffalo in a corresponding move Monday, but he's just expected to provide an extra arm in the bullpen until Sanchez's next turn in the rotation comes up. With an off day Thursday, the Blue Jays could opt to get by with a four-man rotation until a fifth starter is first needed April 9 against the Indians.