Luciano won't throw for 12 weeks after suffering a stress fracture in his right arm, Ben Nicholson-Smith of Sportsnet.ca reports.

EDGE Analysis

The given timeline means Luciano won't resume throwing until early August, and he'll still have to build back up over several weeks at that point before returning to game action. Luciano had been pitching for Double-A New Hampshire, where he'd allowed seven earned runs in three innings across a pair of starts.

Luciano signed a minor-league deal with the Blue Jays on Tuesday, Keegan Matheson of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Luciano was let go by the Blue Jays last week but is back with the organization on a new deal. The 21-year-old has a 3.41 ERA, 1.44 WHIP and 33:16 K:BB over 34.1 innings at Double-A New Hampshire this season and figures to return there now that he's been re-signed.

Luciano was released by the Blue Jays on Monday.

EDGE Analysis

Luciano was unable to earn a spot on Toronto's Opening Day roster, and he was let go after posting a 3.41 ERA, 1.44 WHIP and 33:16 K:BB in 11 starts (34.1 innings) for Double-A New Hampshire. The right-hander's lone big-league experience came in 2019, when he had a 5.35 ERA, 1.78 WHIP and 27:24 K:BB across 33.2 frames with the Blue Jays.

The Blue Jays optioned Luciano to their minor-league camp Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

After being selected by the Blue Jays in the 2018 Rule 5 draft, Luciano spent the entire 2019 campaign on the big-league roster in his age-19 season. Unsurprisingly, the right-hander had a tough go against major-league hitters, compiling a 5.35 ERA and 1.78 WHIP and a 27:24 K:BB in 33.2 innings out of the bullpen. Luciano spent the entire 2020 season on the injured list, but after returning to full health for spring training, he'll likely report to Triple-A Buffalo or Double-A New Hampshire to continue his development.

The Blue Jays placed Luciano on the 10-day injured list Wednesday due to an unspecified issue.

EDGE Analysis

Luciano was one of four Blue Jays placed on the IL, with no explanation given for any of the transactions. The move is retroactive to June 30, so if deemed healthy, Luciano would be eligible to return from the IL before the Blue Jays begin their season July 23 or 24. After being selected by the Blue Jays in the Rule 5 draft in December 2018, Luciano worked in mostly low-leverage spots out of the big-league bullpen as a rookie, posting a 5.35 ERA, 1.78 WHIP and 27:24 K:BB in 33.2 innings.

The Blue Jays included Luciano as part of their 60-man roster pool that was announced Sunday, Keegan Matheson of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Matheson lists Luciano as one of up to 19 starting options for the big club during the 60-game season, but the heavy competition means the right-hander will most likely have to settle for relief work if he sees any action with the Blue Jays. A Rule 5 pick ahead of last season, Luciano pitched exclusively out of the bullpen as a rookie, posting a 5.35 ERA and 1.78 WHIP in 33.2 innings.

Luciano was optioned to minor-league camp Tuesday, Alexis Brudnicki of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Luciano made his big-league debut last season, something he definitely wouldn't have done if not for his status as a Rule 5 pick, as he'd previously never pitched in full-season ball. In that context, his 5.35 ERA in 33.2 innings was respectable, even if it did come with a 27:24 K:BB. It will likely be a few more years before the 20-year-old returns to the majors.

Luciano (elbow) was reinstated from the 60-day injured list Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

Veteran left-hander Clayton Richard was released to free up a roster spot for Luciano, who has been sidelined since mid-June with a right elbow sprain. Spending the final two-plus weeks of the season will be enough to exhaust his Rule 5 status, allowing the Blue Jays to option the 19-year-old to the minors to begin next season.

Luciano (elbow) threw a simulated game Tuesday, Ben Nicholson-Smith of Sportsnet.ca reports.

EDGE Analysis

Luciano was cleared to begin a throwing progression Aug. 9, and he appears to be closing in on a return from the injured list. The Blue Jays will likely determine the next step in his rehab based on how he responds to the sim game. The right-hander has been sidelined since June 13 due to a right elbow sprain.

Luciano (elbow) has begun a throwing progression, Alexis Brudnicki of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

It doesn't sound like he's particularly close to pitching in games, and it's possible he won't be able to return this season.