Jesse Litsch will be sidelined six weeks after having surgery to clean out an infection caused by an injection in his right shoulder. Litsch had the injection in hopes that it would calm down some inflammation. Assuming the inflammation is no longer an issue after the six weeks, the right-hander could be ready to join the Blue Jays bullpen sometime in April. The 29-year-old posted a 4.44 ERA and 66/28 K/BB ratio across 75 innings last season.

Jesse Litsch has been shut down for the next seven days due to inflammation in his shoulder. Litsch paid a visit to Dr. James Andrews on Monday and was recommended rest. If the situation doesn't improve after seven days off, the Jays will examine the issue further. Litsch, 29, posted a 4.44 ERA and 66/28 K/BB ratio across 75 innings last season.

Blue Jays and RHP Jesse Litsch avoided arbitration by agreeing to a one-year, $975,000 contract. Listch was arbitration-eligible for the second time this winter. The 29-year-old earned $830,000 this past season while posting a 4.44 ERA and 66/28 K/BB ratio over 75 innings. He was more effective as a reliever and will likely find himself in the bullpen in 2012.

Jesse Litsch pitched 2 2/3 innings of one-run ball on Wednesday en route to his first career save. He gave up two hits and struck out two without walking a batter, lowering his ERA to 4.33. With the Blue Jays up five runs to start the ninth inning, normal closer Jon Rauch simply was not needed.

Blue Jays recalled RHP Jesse Litsch from Triple-A Las Vegas. Litsch had been working as a starter at Vegas, but he will operate as a long reliver out of the Toronto bullpen. The right-hander has a 4.66 ERA on the season.

The Blue Jays will decide between Zach Stewart, Jesse Litsch and Brad Mills to make Saturday's start against the Rangers. The spot was vacated when Jo-Jo Reyes was designated for assignment. "The same names that we discussed earlier are still being discussed," manager John Farrell said. "Jesse, Zach, Mills are the three. We don't anticipate Saturday's starter coming from outside the organization, at least at this point." Litsch pitched for Triple-A Las Vegas Monday, so he would be on turn to pitch Saturday. Farrell referred to him as a "strong candidate," so he could be the favorite for the gig.

Blue Jays activated RHP Jesse Litsch from the 15-day disabled list; optioned him to Triple-A Las Vegas. Litsch's 30-day rehab stint expired, forcing Toronto to make this decision. Litsch rebounded with six shutout innings in his last rehab start after giving up 16 runs over the previous two outings. He posted a 4.66 ERA in eight starts for Toronto before landing on the shelf.

The Blue Jays will have to make a decision on Jesse Litsch (shoulder) Sunday, as his 30-day rehab stint is set to expire. He's expected to be optioned to Triple-A Las Vegas, though the Jays haven't ruled out him rejoining the big club. Litsch rebounded with six shutout innings in his last rehab starter after giving up 16 runs over the previous two outings. He posted a 4.66 ERA in eight starts for Toronto before landing on the DL.

Jesse Litsch (shoulder) is scheduled to make up his postponed minor league rehab start Monday. Sunday's appearance was rained out. Litsch will make another start for Las Vegas on Saturday before potentially returning to the majors after the All-Star break. He's been out since mid-May with a shoulder impingement.

Jesse Litsch (shoulder) had his scheduled Sunday rehab start postponed due to rain. The Blue Jays will probably ask him to give it another shot early this week. Litsch has been on the disabled list since mid-May with a right shoulder impingement.