Colabello (suspension) is not likely to immediately return to the big league club once he's eligible to return on July 23, MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Colabello received an 80-game suspension earlier this year for violating MLB's Joint Drug Prevention and Treatment Program. The native of Massachusetts has options remaining on his contract and could be left in the Minors at the end of his current rehab assignment if the club decides against adding him to the 25-man roster. "We're going to see how it all develops," manager John Gibbons said of Colabello, who is not eligible for postseason play this year because of his suspension. "I think they're just going to let him play down there and see [how it goes]."

Colabello (suspension), who is eligible to return on July 23, will begin his rehab assignment on Wednesday with High-A Dunedin, Sportnet's Mike WIlner reports.

EDGE Analysis

Colabello will need to play really well during his rehab assignment to prove to the Blue Jays that they need his services. Justin Smoak and Edwin Encarnacion have spent the majority of time at first base since Colabello's suspension. The 32-year-old was suspended for 80 games on April 22 after testing positive for a performance enhancing substance.

Colabello, who was suspended for 80 games after testing positive for performance enhancing drugs, is eligible to return on July 23, shortly after the All-Star break.

EDGE Analysis

Whether or not Colabello rejoins the big league team remains to be seen, but it seems unlikely that the Jays will welcome him back with open arms. Before the suspension, he was having a terrible start to the season, and manager John Gibbons seems to have finally found a winning lineup in recent weeks. Not to mention, Gibbons didn't seem too concerned when Colabello was suspended in the first place, saying players "come and go" when referring to the first baseman. Even if he somehow makes it back to the MLB roster, Colabello's value will be extremely limited in any format.

The Blue Jays appear ready to move on from Colabello, as evident by the promotion of infielder Matt Dominguez, CBC Sports reports.

EDGE Analysis

Colabello rose from minor-league anonymity last season to claim a spot with the high-flying Blue Jays, but struggled out of the gate this year, hitting just .069 prior to his suspension. Manager Job Gibbons said players "come and go" in baseball, which doesn't seem too encouraging when assessing the first baseman's value once the suspension is over.

Colabello has been suspended for 80 games after testing positive for performance enhancing drugs, Blue Jays play-by-play announcer Mike Wilner reports.

EDGE Analysis

According to Wilner, Colabello tested positive for a performance enhancing substance called dehydrochlormethyltestosterone. With Colabello sidelined for such a significant portion of the season, Justin Smoak should be in line for the lion's share of the playing time at first base through the All-Star break provided that Toronto does not look outside the organization for a replacement. The 32-year-old Colabello had gotten off to a tough start to the season before being handed down the suspension, as he was slashing .069/.156/.069 with nine strikeouts in 29 at-bats.

Colabello is not in the lineup Tuesday against the Orioles, Shi Davidi of Sportsnet reports.

EDGE Analysis

Colabello has struggled immensely to start the season to the tune of a 2-for-26 stretch with seven strikeouts. Justin Smoak will draw the start in his stead at first base, batting sixth against Mike Wright. Colabello will likely continue to see more off days if he isn't able to turn it around quickly.

Due to the struggles of Colabello and Justin Smoak, manager John Gibbons said Edwin Encarnacion may begin to see more playing time at first base with someone else taking over the DH duties, the Toronto Sun reports.

EDGE Analysis

Between Smoak and Colabello, the two first baseman are 3-for-37 with 18 strikeouts. Colabello went 1-for-3 on Sunday, leaving him with just two base hits in 25 at-bats for a batting average of .080. In 2015, the 32-year-old had the best season in his three-year career, mainly playing the platoon against right-handers. Manager John Gibbons has said he's committed to giving the current situation time to work itself out, but if Colabello doesn't turn it around quickly, he won't have much to offer the big league team.

Colabello is not in the lineup for Monday's game against the Red Sox.

EDGE Analysis

Colabello is 5-for-12 in his career against Monday's opposing starter, Clay Buchholz, but he is just 2-for-25 this season, so he will be held out Monday. Edwin Encarnacion will play first base Monday for the Blue Jays.

Colabello is not in the lineup for Friday's game against the Red Sox.

EDGE Analysis

Justin Smoak will draw the start against Rick Porcello, sending Colabello to the bench against a right-hander for the second time in three days. Colabello hit .321 in 333 at-bats last year, but he's off to a miserable start this season with one hit and six strikeouts in 19 at-bats.

Colabello is back in the lineup for Thursday's game against the Yankees.

EDGE Analysis

Justin Smoak took Colabello's spot at first base Wednesday against with Michael Pineda on the hill for the Yankees, but Colebello will draw back in for Thursday's series finale. Colabello does appear to be on the on the wrong end of a first base platoon with Smoak, however, so Thursday's start could be his only one for a few days.