The plan for Sanchez is to have him pitch in a Gulf Coast League game this weekend -- assuming there's no setback with his split fingernail -- and rejoin the team on May 11, Mark Zwolinski of the Toronto Star reports.

EDGE Analysis

Albeit early in the campaign, the team is floundering fast and needs the 24-year-old back in a hurry. A return on May 11 would mean Sanchez stayed sidelined for the 10-day minimum. Considering the disaster that occurred after his last minimum stay, the Jays will likely exercise a bit more caution when deciding Sanchez's fate this time around. A weekend rehab start will offer a clear signal as to what owners can expect before heading into next week's slate.