Manager Charlie Montoyo said Wednesday that Dolis (abdomen) is progressing well after requiring an appendectomy last week, but the Blue Jays aren't counting on him being ready to go for Opening Day, Ben Nicholson-Smith of Sportsnet.ca reports.

EDGE Analysis

The right-hander could be cleared to resume full workouts before spring training concludes, but look for him to begin the season on the 15-day injured list as the Blue Jays trim down their roster to 26 men. Dolis' expected absence to open the campaign will likely clear a spot in the bullpen for one of Justin Miller, Brian Moran and A.J. Cole, all of whom are attending camp as non-roster invitees.

Dolis will be shut down from baseball activities for at least a week before being re-evaluated after he required surgery Tuesday to have his appendix removed, Arden Zwelling of Sportsnet.ca reports.

EDGE Analysis

Manager Charlie Montoyo wasn't willing to estimate when Dolis might be ready to return to game action, but Zwelling notes that recovery timelines for appendectomies typically ranges from 3-to-6 weeks. With that in mind, Dolis appears likely to begin the season on the 15-day injured list, which should open up a spot in the Jays' bullpen for one of A.J. Cole, Brian Moran or Justin Miller.

Dolis signed a one-year contract with the Blue Jays on Saturday, Ben Nicholson-Smith of Sportsnet.ca reports.

EDGE Analysis

Dolis has pitched overseas for the past four seasons, but he impressed enough to earn a contract with the Blue Jays. The right-hander posted a 2.51 ERA with a 52:12 K:BB over 57.1 innings in Japan last year. The 32-year-old last reached the majors in 2013 but will try to carve out a role in the major-league bullpen to begin the season. The contract is worth $1 million with a club option for 2021, Shi Davidi of Sportsnet.ca reports.

Dolis signed a minor league deal with the Tigers, Matt Eddy of Baseball America reports. Dolis appeared in just four games in 2014, but posted a 16.62 ERA for Triple-A Fresno. The 26-year-old will likely just serve as organizational depth for Detroit.

Giants signed RHP Rafael Dolis to a minor league contract with an invitation to spring training. Dolis was outrighted off the Cubs' 40-man roster at the end of the 2013 regular season. The 26-year-old owns a 5.48 career ERA in 44 1/3 major league innings.

Cubs activated RHP Rafael Dolis from the 60-day disabled list; sent him outright to Triple-A Iowa. Part of some housecleaning on the Cubs' 40-man roster. Dolis appeared in five games with the big club this season prior to going down with a forearm strain in late May.

Cubs transferred RHP Rafael Dolis from the 15-day disabled list to the 60-day disabled list. Dolis has been on the shelf since May 27 with a forearm strain. There is no timetable for his return.

Cubs placed RHP Rafael Dolis on the 15-day disabled list with a forearm strain. Dolis has yet to allow a run in five appearances with the Cubs. Blake Parker has been called up from Triple-A Iowa in a corresponding move.

Cubs recalled RHP Rafael Dolis from Triple-A Iowa. He'll take the roster spot of right-hander Shawn Camp, who was placed on the disabled list with a sprained toe. Dolis has allowed two runs in 1 2/3 innings over two appearances with the Cubs this season and will pitch in middle relief.

Cubs optioned RHP Rafael Dolis to Triple-A Iowa. Dolis didn't allow a run in his two appearances. He'll get another shot later this summer.