Anderson (oblique) will throw a simulated game Wednesday, Kaitlyn McGrath of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Anderson has been dealing with an oblique strain since early in camp but has been able to throw for nearly two weeks. It's not clear exactly how many pitches he's expected to throw Wednesday or how close he is to his return.

The Blue Jays placed Anderson (oblique) on the 10-day injured list Thursday, Scott Mitchell of TSN.ca reports.

EDGE Analysis

Anthony Kay earned a spot on the Blue Jays' 30-man Opening Day rotation and is expected to step into the rotation as a replacement for Anderson, who has since resumed throwing off a mound after straining his right oblique just under two weeks ago. Anderson will probably need more than a week to ramp up to a starter's workload, so the Blue Jays will likely need to fill his turn in the rotation at least two times.

Anderson (oblique) completed a successful bullpen session Wednesday, Ben Nicholson-Smith of Sportsnet.ca reports.

EDGE Analysis

It's the first time the 32-year-old has thrown off a mound since suffering the oblique injury 10 days ago, so it's a significant step in his recovery. Anderson is beginning the season on the injured list, but manager Charlie Montoyo doesn't expect him to be sidelined for long. Anthony Kay, Ryan Borucki and Nate Pearson are in the mix to round out the starting rotation while Anderson remains on the shelf.

Anderson (oblique) threw from 120 feet Monday and will throw a bullpen session Wednesday, Arden Zwelling of Sportsnet.ca reports.

EDGE Analysis

Anderson will be opening the season on the injured list due to an oblique strain he's dealt with throughout summer camp, but the fact that he's nearly ready to throw a bullpen session is certainly a good sign. Starts are available for the Blue Jays until he returns, with Ryan Borucki, Anthony Kay and Nate Pearson lining up as the primary candidates.

Manager Charlie Montoyo announced Sunday that Anderson (oblique) will begin the season on the injured list, Arden Zwelling of Sportsnet.ca reports.

EDGE Analysis

The team indicated shortly after the right-hander suffered the oblique strain last week that he was unlikely to be ready for the start of the season, so it's not a surprise he's heading to the IL. Anderson continues to throw long toss and is progressing toward mound work, per Scott Mitchell of TSN.ca, but he has no official timeline for his return. Trent Thornton receives some stability in the rotation thanks to the news, while Ryan Borucki, Anthony Kay and Nate Pearson are in the mix for the No. 5 spot.

Anderson (oblique) was throwing off flat ground from 90 feet Tuesday, Arden Zwelling of Sportsnet.ca reports.

EDGE Analysis

The Blue Jays announced over the weekend that the veteran right-hander had been dealing with the oblique strain for several days, so it's encouraging to see him back to throwing relatively quickly. Pitching coach Pete Walker already said Anderson is unlikely to be available for the start of the season next week, but a return to the mound soon could go a long way toward minimizing his absence during the shortened season.

Pitching coach Pete Walker said Monday that Anderson (oblique) is unlikely to be ready for the start of the regular season, Arden Zwelling of Sportsnet.ca reports.

EDGE Analysis

Anderson has been day-to-day while dealing with an oblique strain over the past several days, but he likely won't be able to return by July 24, when the Blue Jays are scheduled to open the season. How much of the regular season Anderson misses remains to be seen. The Blue Jays haven't named a replacement for Anderson's spot in the rotation, but Trent Thornton, Nate Pearson, Shun Yamaguchi and others are in the running for the team's final two rotation spots.

Manager Charlie Montoyo said Sunday that Anderson is considered day-to-day with an oblique strain, Hazel Mae of Sportsnet reports.

EDGE Analysis

Montoyo revealed Sunday that Anderson has been dealing with the injury for several days and that the team is taking it day-by-day. Whether the issue impacts the right-hander's availability for Opening Day remains to be seen, but he could require several weeks to build up strength before he's ready for live games. Montoyo declined to name a specific replacement for Anderson in the rotation if he's not ready by the start of the regular season.

Anderson gave up one run on three hits and a walk over 3.2 innings while striking out four in Wednesday's Grapefruit League game against the Orioles.

EDGE Analysis

On a day when the two teams combined for eight homers, Anderson was able to limit the damage off him to a single solo shot. The right-hander has had a bumpy first spring with the Jays, posting an 11.57 ERA and 6:7 K:BB through 9.1 innings, but he's still expected to hold down a spot in the middle of the rotation.

Anderson has given up five runs with a 1:4 K:BB through 2.2 innings over his first two spring starts.

EDGE Analysis

Picked up from the Brewers in the offseason to bolster the team's pitching depth, Anderson is being counted on to break camp in the middle of the Jays' rotation and at least give the club consistent, serviceable innings. Rough performances early in the spring are often long forgotten by Opening Day, but if Anderson continues to struggle over the next couple of weeks, it could put Toronto in a tough position with regard to its rotation plans.