Sanchez (finger) is unsure when he'll be able to pitch again, Laura Armstrong of the Toronto Star reports.

EDGE Analysis

Last year's breakout may have come back a bit too early -- like a few other Jays this season -- from middle-finger ailment that sidelined him for 10 days. The same digit was aggravated Sunday, and Sanchez may be headed right back on the list, although manager John Gibbons did not say one way or another after the contest. But bleeding on the bump, as Sanchez was before the first inning was over, is never a good sign. "I looked down and it was bleeding. I came in and found my nail split the opposite way we cut it during the procedure.'' Horizontally. "I wouldn't have been out there if I (thought) it was something that was going to happen.''

The Blue Jays announced that Sanchez's early departure from Sunday's start against the Rays was due to a split nail on his right middle finger, John Lott of The Athletic Toronto reports.

EDGE Analysis

As suspected, Sanchez, who was making his return from the disabled list Sunday, incurred a setback with the same finger that had previously sidelined him. He tossed just 13 pitches in one inning before departing, yielding no runs on one walk while striking out a batter. Sanchez underwent a procedure to remove about a quarter of the fingernail while he was sidelined, but it appears there was still enough nail left on the digit to provide additional complications. The Blue Jays will likely reassess his status in the coming days before determining whether or not he'll be able to make his next scheduled turn Saturday, which will also come against the Rays.

Sanchez was pulled from Sunday's start against the Rays after one inning due to an undisclosed issue.

EDGE Analysis

Sanchez came off the disabled list earlier Sunday to make his first start since April 14, but tossed just 13 pitches and retired three hitters before the Blue Jays pulled the plug. It's likely that Sanchez's removal was related to the finger injury he was nursing heading into the contest, which had required a minor procedure. The Blue Jays should pass on more information on Sanchez's condition once he's evaluated, but it's now looking dicey that he'll be able to make his next scheduled turn Friday against the Rays.

Sanchez (finger) was activated from the 10-day disabled list and will start Sunday against the Rays.

EDGE Analysis

The right-hander will rejoin the rotation after missing two weeks following a minor procedure to have the nail removed from his right middle finger, replacing Casey Lawrence, who was recently demoted to Triple-A Buffalo. Sanchez is set to face an undisclosed pitch limit Sunday, so it may be unwise to build DFS lineups around him in his return to the mound.

Sanchez (finger) will be working with a pitch limit during Sunday's start against the Rays, Ben Nicholson-Smith of Sportsnet.ca reports.

EDGE Analysis

Sanchez has been cleared to start after getting through a bullpen session with no issues Friday. The 24-year-old will have no restrictions while throwing his curveball, though his fantasy value will temporarily take a hit given the pitch limit. Sanchez has allowed six runs on 11 hits with a 9:4 K:BB in two starts (12.1 innings) so far this season.

Sanchez (finger) is the Blue Jays' expected starter Sunday against the Rays, Ben Nicholson-Smith of Sportsnet.ca reports.

EDGE Analysis

Sanchez had no trouble getting through a side bullpen session with his finger unwrapped Friday, essentially clearing the way for him to start the series finale against the Rays. Sanchez has surrendered six runs on 11 hits with a 9:4 K:BB in two starts (12.1 innings) so far this season.

Sanchez (finger) could start Sunday against the Rays, Sportsnet.ca reports.

EDGE Analysis

Sanchez threw a 30-pitch bullpen session Tuesday, incorporating all of his pitches, although he did have tape around his injured finger. The plan is for him to throw on the side again Friday, this time without the protective covering, and if all goes well, he could return for the series finale against Tampa Bay. Sanchez has given up six runs on 11 hits (including three homers) with a 9:4 K:BB in two starts so far this season.

Sanchez (finger) threw 30 pitches off a mound Tuesday, incorporating all of his pitches, Gregor Chisholm of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

This represents a significant step forward in Sanchez's recovery -- he had previously been limited to throwing two- and four-seam fastballs on flat ground. According to the Blue Jays' coaching staff, Sanchez reported feeling good following the mound session. The next step is uncertain, but the team had previously suggested Sanchez could bypass a rehab assignment and start for the major-league team at some point later this week.

Sanchez (finger) was able to throw from 90 feet Saturday, Shi Davidi of Sportsnet reports.

EDGE Analysis

The Blue Jays limited Sanchez to throwing nothing but two- and four-seam fastballs during the session, marking the first time he was able to work out since undergoing a procedure April 17 to have part of the nail on his right middle finger removed. Sanchez hasn't been ruled out from rejoining the rotation Thursday against the Cardinals, but because he's yet to throw any breaking balls, the Blue Jays could push him back a little bit.

Manager John Gibbons said they are hopeful Sanchez (finger) will be able to return sometime next week, Mike Wilner of 590 The Fan reports.

EDGE Analysis

Sanchez underwent a minor procedure to remove part of one of his fingernails Tuesday, though the Blue Jays remain optimistic that he won't be sidelined for an extended period of time. The Blue Jays are hoping he will be ready for the upcoming series against the Cardinals on April 25, but the series against Tampa Bay on April 28 remains a more realistic return date. He's set to resume throwing in the next couple of days, so a firmer timetable should be set based on how his finger responds.