Cecil (triceps) threw off of a mound for the first time on Monday, Shi Davidi of Sportsnet reports.

EDGE Analysis

This step in Cecil's progression means there will likely be a timetable placed on his return pretty soon, and possible a rehab assignment. He injured his tricep in mid-May.

Cecil (triceps) has resumed throwing long toss from 90 feet, Barry Davis of Sportsnet reports.

EDGE Analysis

Until Cecil throws off a mound, the Blue Jays won't outline a timetable for his return. The lefty reliever struggled to make an impact prior to hitting the DL in mid-May, posting a 5.23 ERA and 1.93 WHIP over 10.1 innings.

Cecil's MRI from earlier in the week revealed a tear in his lat muscle, which will cause him to miss at least one month, Shi Davidi of Sportsnet reports.

EDGE Analysis

Cecil landed on the disabled list earlier in the week with what was described as tightness in his triceps. However, Monday's MRI revealed a more serious injury, one that will likely cost him a minimum of one month. His absence leaves Toronto with Chad Girodo and Pat venditte as the only left-handed relievers on the Blue Jays' active roster.

Cecil (triceps), who was placed on the 15-day DL on Sunday, will undergo an MRI on Monday, Barry Davis of Sportsnet reports.

EDGE Analysis

Cecil remains hopeful that he'll be able to avoid missing more than the 15-day minimum, but we'll have to wait on the MRI results before getting clarity on that front. The left-hander recorded two outs in Saturday's game, but said he's been pitching through tightness in his left triceps for over a week.

Cecil was placed on the 15-day DL on Sunday with a left triceps strain, Brendan Kennedy of the Toronto Star reports.

EDGE Analysis

Manager John Gibbons said that Cecil was experiencing some tenderness following Saturday's relief appearance, and after undergoing some medical evaluations, the Blue Jays determined it was best for the left-hander to take some time off. Cecil, who has posted a 5.23 ERA and 1.93 WHIP over 10.1 innings this season, will be replaced by Dustin Antolin on the 25-man roster.

Manager John Gibbons said after Saturday's loss to the Rangers that Cecil came out of his relief appearance feeling "a little bit tender."Shi Davidi of Sportsnet

EDGE Analysis

Gibbons didn't specify where specifically Cecil was hurting, but the lefty didn't finish out the seventh inning during his appearance, recording the first two outs of the frame while giving up a hit. The Blue Jays will likely reevaluate Cecil on Sunday morning before providing more details regarding his injury.

Cecil was activated from the paternity list Friday, Brendan Kennedy of the Toronto Star reports.

EDGE Analysis

Cecil was placed on the paternity list Monday to join his family for the birth of his third child, but he has since been activated and he'll be available for Friday's series opener against Texas. Ryan Tepera was optioned to Triple-A Buffalo on Wednesday to clear a roster spot for Cecil.

Cecil (paternity list) will return to the Blue Jays in time for Friday's series opener at Texas, Brendan Kennedy of the Toronto Star reports.

EDGE Analysis

In the meantime, though, Cecil will celebrate the birth of his second child, as Ryan Tepera holds down a low-leverage spot in Toronto's bullpen.

The Blue Jays placed Cecil on the paternity list Monday.

EDGE Analysis

Cecil will leave the Blue Jays for 1-to-3 days following the birth of his child. He will be replaced on the roster for the time being by Ryan Tepera.

Due to his horrific start, Cecil's role out of the pen will be reduced for the time being, the Toronto Star reports.

EDGE Analysis

Cecil will go back to being a left-handed specialist, meaning each of his appearances will be limited to one or two batters. How long will it last? "Until he gets going," manager John Gibbons said of his struggling left-hander. The coach also went on to mention that Gavin Floyd has excelled against lefties, indicating that the 33-year-old veteran may be called on instead at time. Cecil's value has already plummeted, but a reduced role will hinder his hold opportunities even more.