Pearson is dealing with a minor back issue and has not yet debuted for High-A Dunedin, Keegan Matheson of Baseball Toronto reports.

EDGE Analysis

He has not been placed on the disabled list, but the Blue Jays are saying his return date is undetermined, Future Blue Jays reports. Look for the Jays' top pitching prospect to take the mound in the coming days. This injury should not affect his dynasty-league stock.

Pearson will open the season at High-A Dunedin, MLB.com's Mike Rosenbaum reports.

EDGE Analysis

The 6-foot-6 righty has the potential to someday pitch atop a big-league rotation. He has the stuff to dominate Florida State League hitters, despite the fact he will be making his full-season debut, skipping Low-A entirely. It would not be surprising if the Blue Jays continue to promote him aggressively, especially if he is commanding his pitches. He is not scheduled to pitch until next week.

Pearson, the Jays' top pitching prospect, finished his first professional season with a 0.90 ERA and 0.60 WHIP in eight starts (20 innings).

EDGE Analysis

The club's first-round selection in 2017 didn't disappoint, cruising through seven outings in the Northwest League and one appearance in the Gulf Coast League. Overall, opponents hit a measly .106 off Pearson, while the 6-foot-6 righty posted a strong 11.7 K/9. At 21 years old, he's sure to draw plenty of attention in dynasty drafts next spring.