Stroman (knee) will throw a simulated game Friday before beginning a minor league rehab assignment at Single-A Lansing on Sept. 2, Shi Davidi of Sportsnetreports.

EDGE Analysis

Although the plan is tentative at this point, it's remarkable that Stroman has made it this far after suffering a torn ACL in early March. If he makes it through his first rehab outing at Lansing, the Blue Jays would then move him up to Triple-A Buffalo for his next appearance. Stroman could be in line to join the Blue Jays' rotation by mid-September if he continues to progress at this rate.