Sanchez (finger) is scheduled to throw a side session Thursday, Mike Wilner of Sportsnet 590 The Fan reports.

EDGE Analysis

Despite his unremarkable line (three earned runs on six hits and four walks in 4.1 innings), Sanchez said he felt no pain during his most recent minor-league rehab start, bringing him one step closer to rejoining the big-league rotation. If all goes well Thursday, Sanchez should be cleared to start against the Phillies on Saturday. He's been on the shelf since June 23 with a bruised right index finger.