Sanchez will start Saturday's game against the Brewers, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

EDGE Analysis

Sanchez returned from the injured list last week and has made two appearances as a multi-inning reliever. He's allowed a run on four hits and four walks while striking out two in five innings, and he'll make a spot start in Milwaukee in place of Anthony DeSclafani (shoulder).

Sanchez allowed a run on three hits and struck out one in two innings during Friday's 9-6 loss to Houston.

EDGE Analysis

The right-hander missed nearly three months with biceps tightness, and he battled a blister issue during his rehab assignment. Sanchez's first outing since he was activated from the 60-day injured list Thursday was a mixed bag. He's expected to fill a multi-inning role out of the bullpen going forward. He's posted a 3.26 ERA, 1.22 WHIP and 25:10 K:BB through 30.1 innings this year.

Sanchez (biceps) was reinstated from the 60-day injured list Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

Sanchez began a rehab assignment in early July, and he had been building up his pitch count across his recent appearances. However, the right-hander will take on a bullpen role for now since the Giants don't have an open spot in the rotation. Sanchez's fantasy value will be limited while he's serving as a middle reliever, but he could be an option to fill in as a starter if needed.

Giants manager Gabe Kapler said over the weekend that Sanchez (biceps) will likely work out of the bullpen once he's reinstated from the 60-day injured list, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

EDGE Analysis

Though Sanchez has been building up his pitch count for starting duty during his rehab assignment at Triple-A Sacramento, the Giants don't have a spot open for him in the rotation and seem to be viewing him as a depth option at this time. Sanchez hasn't helped his case for getting another look as a starter by posting a 6.65 ERA, 1.71 WHIP and 5.4 K/9 in 21.2 innings over his seven rehab outings. The right-hander appears ready to return from the IL, but since he won't be in store for a meaningful role out of the bullpen once reinstated, the Giants aren't rushing to get him back on the active roster.

Sanchez (biceps) covered 5.1 innings in his latest rehab start Thursday for Triple-A Sacramento, giving up five runs on eight hits and a walk while striking out four.

EDGE Analysis

Sanchez has been on the shelf since early May with right biceps tightness, but he finally looks to be nearing a return to the Giants' active roster. He tossed 91 pitches (60 strikes) in Thursday's outing, a workload that suggests he's fully ramped up for starting duty. At this point, the Giants may be reluctant to bring Sanchez back as a starter, given his middling results during the rehab assignment along with the quality work the big club has received from Logan Webb and Alex Wood at the back end of the rotation.

Sanchez (biceps) will resume his rehab assignment Saturday in a start with Low-A San Jose, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

EDGE Analysis

Sanchez has been on the injured list since early May due to biceps tightness. He began a rehab assignment June 7, but a late-June blister issue forced him to pause pitching in games. He'll resume the rehab stint Saturday and will likely need multiple outings in the minors before potentially being activated to the major-league roster.

Sanchez (biceps) is scheduled to throw a live batting practice session Tuesday, Amy Gutierrez of the Giants' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Sanchez has been recovering from biceps tightness since early May, and he's been on a rehab assignment since June 7. However, he suffered a setback in late June due to a blister on his right middle finger. The right-hander will face hitters again Tuesday, and the team could determine his next steps based on how he responds following the throwing session.

Sanchez (biceps) is still dealing with a bister issue as he continues his rehab assignment with Triple-A Sacramento, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

EDGE Analysis

Sanchez has been on a rehab assignment with Sacramento since June 7 but has had to pause the stint twice because of blisters. He returned to the mound Friday, allowing one run in two innings of work, but it sounds like he was once again troubled by a blister. The right-hander appeared to be on track for an early July activation, but that could be pushed back if the blister problems continue to persist.

Sanchez (biceps) will pitch for Triple-A Sacramento on Friday after he was scratched from his Tuesday appearance with a blister on his right middle finger, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicler reports.

EDGE Analysis

Sanchez has been on the injured list since early May with biceps tightness. He began a rehab assignment June 7, but blister issues have paused the right-hander's rehab stint twice. He appears to have gotten past the latest blister problem, so he should remain on track for an early July activation.

Sanchez (biceps) was scratched ahead of his scheduled rehab appearance Tuesday for Triple-A Sacramento after developing a blister on his right middle finger during a recent throwing session, Mark W. Sanchez of KNBR 680 San Francisco reports.

EDGE Analysis

The blister previously prevented Sanchez from making a rehab start a week earlier, and it may have reopened while he was playing catch a few days ago. The Giants aren't viewing the setback as a significant one for Sanchez, who is simultaneously working back from right biceps tightness. That being said, finger issues aren't a new concern for Sanchez, who was limited to just 36 innings with the Blue Jays in 2017 on account of recurring blisters.