Varsho isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Royals.

EDGE Analysis

Varsho went 0-for-3 with two strikeouts Friday in his return from the injured list, and the Jays will sit him down Saturday in an effort to ease him back into MLB action. Myles Straw will pick up a start in center field and bat seventh.

The Blue Jays activated Varsho (hamstring) from the 10-day injured list Friday, Keegan Matheson of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Varsho has played in just 24 games this season and last appeared with Toronto on May 31. He's slashed .207/.240/.543 with eight home runs, 20 RBI, 14 runs scored, one stolen base and a 5:31 BB:K across 100 plate appearances on the campaign. In a corresponding move, the Blue Jays placed George Springer (concussion) on the 7-day IL.

Varsho (hamstring) is expected to play rehab games with Triple-A Buffalo on Tuesday and Wednesday before potentially returning from the 10-day injured list this weekend, Arden Zwelling of Sportsnet.ca reports.

EDGE Analysis

Varsho has been stuck on the injured list since June 1, but he finally looks to be nearing the finish line in his recovery from a left hamstring strain. Though poor weather has interrupted his rehab assignment on multiple occasions, he's been productive over five games with three different affiliates, hitting .333 with three home runs and a 0:3 BB:K. Playing on consecutive days with Buffalo likely represents the final hurdle that Varsho will need to clear before Toronto is comfortable reinstalling him as its everyday center fielder.

Blue Jays manager John Schneider said Wednesday that Varsho (hamstring) will move his rehab assignment up to Triple-A Buffalo by Friday and is expected to remain with the affiliate through the weekend, Keegan Matheson of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

If all goes well for Varsho during his time with Buffalo, he should be cleared to return from the 10-day injured list during the Blue Jays' series in Baltimore that begins Monday. Varsho has played in four rehab games so far, slugging home runs in both of his last two contests with Single-A Dunedin. He's been sidelined since early June with a strained left hamstring.

Varsho (hamstring) started in center field Sunday in a rehab appearance for Single-A Dunedin, going 1-for-3 with a home run and four RBI.

EDGE Analysis

He was lifted after six innings in this one, his third rehab contest, but Varsho is getting closer to coming off the injured list. The 29-year-old will likely be moved to a higher-level affiliate this week and may not be activated until he plays on consecutive days, but Varsho might be back patrolling center field for the Blue Jays by this weekend.

Varsho (hamstring) will play in a rehab game with Low-A Dunedin on Friday and is expected to need 5-to-8 rehab games before being activated from the 10-day injured list, Arden Zwelling of Sportsnet.ca reports.

EDGE Analysis

Friday's appearance will be Varsho's second minor-league rehab outing. He's expected to play 3-to-5 innings in the outfield during the contest. Varsho is likely to have his assignment transferred to Triple-A Buffalo sometime next week. If he sticks to the 5-to-8-game timeline, Varsho would likely be back before August.

Varsho (hamstring) is slated to begin a rehab assignment in the Florida Complex League on Monday, Arden Zwelling of Sportsnet.ca reports.

EDGE Analysis

Varsho landed on the injured list June 1 with a strained left hamstring, and a setback he suffered in late June has caused his stay on the IL to run a bit longer than originally anticipated. After running the bases multiple times this week without any issues, he's now been given the go-ahead to return to competition. The Blue Jays haven't committed to a target date for the 29-year-old's return, though there's a chance he'll be ready for the start of the second half.

Varsho (hamstring) ran the bases Monday and will do so again Wednesday, Shi Davidi of Sportsnet.ca reports.

EDGE Analysis

Varsho should be cleared to begin a rehab assignment after that, although the Blue Jays have not yet confirmed as much. The outfielder had a setback with his left hamstring in late June, but he has progressed well since then and could be back at the start of the second half, or shortly after.

Varsho (hamstring) is expected to begin a rehab assignment within the next few days, Mitch Bannon of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

The center fielder has been on the shelf since May 31, but he's been ramping up his running over the last week and appears close to being ready for game action. A return before the All-Star break remains a possibility for Varsho, who was slashing .207/.240/.543 with eight homers in 24 contests prior to straining his hamstring.

Varsho (hamstring) resumed running in the outfield Wednesday, Arden Zwelling of Sportsnet.ca reports.

EDGE Analysis

Varsho had previously experienced a minor setback while running the bases Monday. An MRI showed some scar tissue irritation but did not reveal any structural issues, so the hope is that the outfielder will be cleared to run the bases again soon. Varsho had been nearing a rehab assignment before the setback, so he should be ready to play in minor-league games soon if all goes well with his running program.