Jansen will be on the bench Friday against the Royals.

EDGE Analysis

Jansen returned from a fractured hamate bone Tuesday. Since then, he and Alejandro Kirk have alternated starts behind the plate, with Kirk serving as the designated hitter when not asked to catch. Kirk starts behind the plate Friday, pushing Jansen to the bench.

Jansen isn't in the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Phillies.

EDGE Analysis

Jansen returned to action Tuesday against Philadelphia and went 1-for-3 in the win. However, he'll get a day off while Alejandro Kirk starts behind the plate with Raimel Tapia entering the lineup in left field.

The Blue Jays activated Jansen (finger) from the 10-day injured list Tuesday. He'll start at catcher and bat ninth in the Blue Jays' series opener with the Phillies.

EDGE Analysis

Jansen last played June 6, when he fractured his hamate bone and landed on the IL. As a result of his extended absence, Jansen may take more of a back seat at catcher to Alejandro Kirk, but there should still be plenty of at-bats for Jansen, who's the superior defender of the two backstops. Prior to being deactivated, Jansen had shown some solid pop with a .232/.290/.625 slash line over 62 plate appearances.

Jansen (finger) will begin a rehab assignment Monday with Triple-A Buffalo.

EDGE Analysis

Jansen has been out of action since breaking his hand in early June, but he has recovered and is ready to get back behind the plate.

Jansen (finger) was spotted tracking pitches during live batting practice Monday, Kaitlyn McGrath of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Jansen had been limited to hitting off a tee a week ago, but he looks as though he might be ready to take full swings in the near future. The Blue Jays will likely assess Jansen over a series of workouts this week before potentially mapping out a minor-league rehab assignment for the 27-year-old catcher.

Jansen (finger) hit off a tee and played catch Monday, Arden Zwelling of Sportsnet.ca reports.

EDGE Analysis

Jansen was cleared to perform minimal baseball activities last week and was able to ramp up his activities Monday. It's not yet clear when he 27-year-old will be able to return from the injured list, but he's made good progress recently.

Blue Jays general manager Ross Atkins said Tuesday that Jansen (finger) has resumed performing minimal baseball activities, Mitch Bannon of SI.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Jansen is scheduled to undergo follow-up imaging on his fractured left pinkie finger in the coming days before potentially being cleared to intensify his activities, but the 27-year-old backstop already sounds like he's making great progress since sustaining the injury July 7. Fortunately for Jansen, the injury is to his non-throwing hand, so he'll just need to prove that the fractured digit doesn't cause too much pain when he catches and swings the bat.

The Blue Jays officially placed Jansen (hand) on the 10-day injured list prior to Tuesday's 7-0 win over the Royals.

EDGE Analysis

Zack Collins was called up from Triple-A Buffalo to provide depth behind Alejandro Kirk at catcher while Jansen is on the shelf. According to Arden Zwelling of Sportsnet.ca, Jansen is dealing with a "small, stable fracture" of the hamate bone near his left pinkie finger, and the Jays are preparing for him to miss at least two weeks. A more precise timeline could be available when Jansen is re-evaluated in 10 days.

Jansen has a fractured bone in his left hand near his pinky finger, Keegan Matheson of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Jansen has only played in 19 games this season, as he'd previously missed over a month with a strained oblique. He's yet to officially return to the injured list, but such a move is expected to come soon. The fracture is apparently smaller and more stable than most, but a timeline won't become clear for his return until 10 days into his absence, per Arden Zwelling of Sportsnet.ca. Zack Collins was recalled to split time behind the plate with Alejandro Kirk.

Jansen (hand) isn't starting Tuesday against the Royals.

EDGE Analysis

Jansen sustained a left hand injury during Monday's win over the Royals and underwent precautionary X-rays. While the results of his exams aren't yet known, manager Charlie Montoyo said after Sunday's matchup that the backstop was "fine." Jansen should be considered day-to-day for now, while Alejandro Kirk will start behind the plate and bat fifth Tuesday.