Pearson (groin/illness) was delayed by a non-COVID illness but should join Triple-A Buffalo for rehab work by the end of the week, Kaitlyn McGrath of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

The illness appears to be nothing more than a minor obstacle in the oft-injured righty's road back to Toronto. It's unclear how much work Pearson will require in Buffalo, but considering he'll be a reliever for the rest of the season, he won't need to build up for long outings. More details about his timeline should become clear later in the week when he joins the Triple-A squad.