Donaldson (calf) plans to play in Game 1 of High-A Dunedin's doubleheader Thursday, Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Donaldson was expected to get Wednesday night off due to soreness in his calves and legs before the contest was rained out and rescheduled for Thursday. He's set to test his calf out in the first game of Thursday's twin bill, and how he fares could ultimately determine whether the Blue Jays deal him before the Aug. 31 waiver deadline.

Donaldson is not in Wednesday's lineup for High-A Dunedin due to soreness in his calves and legs, Shi Davidi of Sportsnet.ca reports.

EDGE Analysis

Donaldson kicked off his rehab assignment Tuesday, going 1-for-2 with an RBI and a walk while manning third base. The Blue Jays figure to continue to proceed cautiously with the third baseman, who has been plagued with shoulder and calf injuries for much of the season. Whether he returns to action for Dunedin on Thursday could determine if he's traded before the Aug. 31 waiver deadline.

Donaldson (calf) will report to High-A Dunedin during the upcoming week and could appear in a rehab game as soon as Tuesday, Bob Nightengale of USA Today reports.

EDGE Analysis

The third baseman has been sidelined since late May with the calf strain, but finally seems to have made enough progress in his recovery over the past few weeks to test his health in games. Because of the extended nature of his absence, Donaldson may will likely require several games to pick up at-bats and get comfortable in the field again before his activation will be considered. In addition to the Blue Jays, Donaldson's performance during the rehab assignment figures to be of interest to several teams around the league, who could look to acquire the soon-to-be free agent prior to the Aug. 31 waiver deadline if his calf doesn't present any issues.

Donaldson (calf) ran the bases Wednesday and said in a post to his personal Instagram account that he's "getting closer," Aaron Rose of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Donaldson provided a video clip of him rounding first base at a good speed before holding up and returning to the bag. He'll continue to ramp up his baserunning intensity before eventually being cleared to head out on a rehab assignment, which could happen within the week depending on how his calf responds. Despite his extended absence, Donaldson isn't expected to require a lengthy rehab assignment once he's cleared to return to game action.

Donaldson (calf) is 'ramping up intensity' in his rehab over the next several days, after which he will begin baserunning and preparation for game play, MLB.com's Gregor Chisholm reports.

EDGE Analysis

Jays manager John Gibbons said that once Donaldson is cleared to resume running at full intensity, he wouldn't require a lengthy rehab assignment. While that sounds as if the Jays are optimistic, it's still not exactly a clear timetable and sounds as if they are putting their best face on the situation. This jibes with their potential desire to trade him before the end of the month. There's still good reason to remain skeptical.

Blue Jays general manager Ross Atkins said that Donaldson (calf) is making rapid progress in his recovery over the past week and attracted interest from teams prior to Tuesday's non-waiver trade deadline, Shi Davidi of Sportsnet.ca/a> reports.

EDGE Analysis

Specifically, Atkins mentioned that the three-time All-Star is beginning to generate more power from his lower half, which Donaldson had lacked prior to both of his stints on the disabled list this season. Donaldson is continuing to rehab at the Blue Jays' spring training facility in Dunedin, Fla. and should soon be ready for simulated-game action. After that, Donaldson would begin a minor-league rehab assignment, at which point Toronto would be able to place the 32-year-old on waivers. Though he's still owed more than $7 million for the final two months of the season, it's possible that teams may be willing to put a claim in on Donaldson in recognition of the upgrade he might provide at third base if he has truly recovered from the calf injury. If Donaldson goes unclaimed, the Blue Jays would then be able to engage in trade talks and try to get something back in return for him before he hits free agency over the winter.

Donaldson was moved to the 60-day disabled list Monday, Hazel Mae of Sportsnet reports.

EDGE Analysis

With no concrete timetable for a return, Donaldson will be placed on the 60-day disabled list to make room on the 40-man roster for Kin Giles and David Paulino. Donaldson figures to require quite a few minor-league rehab appearances when healthy before returning to the big leagues.

Donaldson (calf) is going through a running program at the Blue Jays' minor league complex with "good intensity" but still doesn't have a timetable for his return, MLB.com's Gregor Chisholm reports.

EDGE Analysis

Given that Donaldson hasn't played since May 28 and already has had one setback in his attempt to return, look for him to have more than a token rehab assignment once he advances to that stage.

Donaldson (calf) resumed baseball activities Tuesday, Mike Wilner of Sportsnet 590 The Fan reports.

EDGE Analysis

He has begun a running progression with no symptoms, which is a good sign for someone recovering from a calf injury. Donaldson reportedly resumed hitting last week, so he may be nearing a rehab stint.

Donaldson (calf) will resume hitting later in the week, Mike Wilner of Sportsnet 590 The Fan reports.

EDGE Analysis

Donaldson appeared to be nearing a return from his calf injury before suffering a setback in late June. He's restarting his activity progression with no symptoms and will begin to hit again soon. It remains unclear when he'll return to big-league action.