The Blue Jays placed Francis (elbow) on the 60-day injured list Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

Francis will miss the entire 2026 season after the Blue Jays recently revealed that he would need reconstructive surgery on his right elbow, so his move to the 60-day IL was merely procedural. The transaction clears a spot on the 40-man roster for infielder Ben Cowles, whom the Blue Jays claimed off waivers from the Cubs.

Manager John Schneider revealed Tuesday that Francis is undergoing UCL reconstruction surgery on his right elbow and will miss the 2026 season, Mitch Bannon of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Francis dealt with a right shoulder impingement during the 2025 season that landed him on the injured list in June. He was able to commence a throwing program in August after some prior setbacks and had managed to face hitters during live batting practice. However, with the right-hander set for Tommy John surgery, he may not pitch in a game for 12 to 18 months.

Francis (shoulder) threw a live batting practice session at the Blue Jays' spring training complex Monday, Arden Zwelling of Sportsnet.ca reports.

EDGE Analysis

Francis touched 93 miles per hour with his fastball during the session and will face hitters again Friday and he continues to get built back up. He's been sidelined mid-June with a right shoulder impingement, and while a return before the end of the season seems unlikely, Francis will hope to get some peace of mind health-wise heading into the offseason.

Francis (shoulder) has resumed a throwing progression, Arden Zwelling of Sportsnet.ca reported Friday.

EDGE Analysis

Francis was shut down from throwing for at least 10 days after experiencing shoulder discomfort July 18. He's since resumed a throwing program, but it's unclear how far along he is. Francis remains multiple weeks away from returning.

The Blue Jays transferred Francis (shoulder) from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day IL on Monday.

EDGE Analysis

Francis suffered a setback earlier this month in his recovery from a right shoulder impingement and remains shut down from throwing. As a result of the transaction, Francis won't be eligible for activation until mid-August, but Toronto hasn't offered up a definitive timetable for his return.

Francis (shoulder) experienced shoulder discomfort while rehabbing and will be shut down for at least 10 days, Arden Zwelling of Sportsnet.ca reports.

EDGE Analysis

Francis has been on the shelf since June 17 with a right shoulder impingement, though he began throwing off a mound July 8. He suffered a setback while building back up at the Blue Jays' player development complex and won't throw for at least a week and a half. The hitch in his recovery likely means he won't be back until mid-August at the earliest.

Francis (shoulder) threw a bullpen session Monday at the Blue Jays' complex in Dunedin, Fla., Shi Davidi of Sportsnet.ca reports.

EDGE Analysis

Francis landed on the 15-day injured list in mid-June due to a shoulder impingement and received a cortisone shot to relieve the discomfort. He's only recently began to ramp up the intensity of his throwing program, with Monday's bullpen session marking the first time he's stepped back on a mound since suffering the injury. He could be ready to begin a rehab assignment after the All-Star break, but the Blue Jays haven't yet offered up a clear timeline for his return from the IL.

Francis (shoulder) resumed playing catch from 60-to-90 feet Friday, Arden Zwelling of Sportsnet.ca reports.

EDGE Analysis

Francis landed on the 15-day injured list June 17 due to a right shoulder impingement. He was shut down from throwing after receiving a cortisone shot, but he has been given the green light to play catch and will look to progress enough in his recovery to start tossing bullpen sessions. Francis went 2-8 across 14 starts with a 6.05 ERA, 1.53 WHIP and 54:27 K:BB in 64 innings prior to landing on the IL.

Francis (shoulder) received a cortisone shot recently and will be shut down from throwing for "a few more days," Ben Nicholson-Smith of Sportsnet.ca reports.

EDGE Analysis

Francis was placed on the 15-day injured list Tuesday with a right shoulder impingement and has yet to resume throwing after receiving a cortisone shot. Without a timetable for return, Francis' recovery will likely stretch into July.

The Blue Jays placed Francis on the 15-day injured list Tuesday due to a right shoulder impingement.

EDGE Analysis

Francis' standing in Toronto's rotation was shaky given his 6.05 ERA through 14 starts, but it'll end up being an injury rather than ineffectiveness that ends up costing him a rotation spot. It's unclear how long the right-hander is expected to be sidelined, but he'll be out for at least the next couple weeks.