Sergio Santos (shoulder) has thrown three bullpen sessions at increasing effort levels. The Blue Jays are currently mulling over whether he'll throw another bullpen session or progress to facing live hitters. There's no formal timetable for his return, but he's beginning to make significant progress.

Sergio Santos (shoulder) threw a 25-pitch "controlled bullpen" on Friday. It's the first time he's thrown off a mound since being placed on the disabled list. Toronto's current plan calls for Santos to throw another bullpen on Monday before being cleared to face live hitters in two weeks. If all goes well, he could rejoin the Jays' bullpen in mid-to-late June.

Sergio Santos (shoulder) has yet to resume long-tossing. Santos was doing some throwing earlier this month, but he's yet to progress as the Blue Jays hoped. At the moment, he's scheduled to resume long-tossing later this week, but it's possible that schedule could change. The Blue Jays closer isn't close to rejoining the team's bullpen.

Sergio Santos (shoulder) is currently throwing at a distance of 115-120 feet. Santos hopes to be long-tossing by the end of the week, after which he'll likely begin throwing from a mound. It was previously estimated that he could be back by the end of the month, but now early-to-mid June looks more realistic. Casey Janssen will continue to handle save chances.

Sergio Santos (shoulder) played catch Tuesday for the first time since being placed on the disabled list last month. Santos flew to Florida on Sunday after receiving clearance from Dr. Lewis Yocum to resume throwing. Blue Jays manager John Farrell indicated that the 28-year-old right-hander is likely two weeks away from a possible minor league rehab assignment, so it's fair to expect him back by the end of the month. Francisco Cordero should continue to fill in, though he has blown each of his last three save chances.

Sergio Santos (shoulder) is expected to start playing catch this weekend. Santos was placed on the disabled list nearly three weeks ago due to right shoulder inflammation. No structural damage was found, but doctors told him to not throw for two weeks. The Blue Jays will bring him along slowly, so he doesn't figure to return until late May. Francisco Cordero will continue to handle save chances for now.

Sergio Santos will be out for at least the next four weeks due to inflammation in his right shoulder. Santos recently underwent an MRI which revealed no structural damage, but he was told to not throw for the next two weeks. He'll have to ramp things up slowly from there and likely make a couple minor league rehab appearances, so we likely won't see him back in the Jays' bullpen until late May. Francisco Cordero will hold things down in the closer role for now and should be owned in the great majority of fantasy leagues.

Sergio Santos (shoulder) is on a "no throw" program for 10-14 days after an MRI showed no structural damage. Good news, as Santos appears to just be dealing with some inflammation in the shoulder. He'll be reevaluated after the 10-14 day period, at which time he could be cleared to resume throwing. Francisco Cordero should be owned in most fantasy leagues while he's sidelined.

Sergio Santos (shoulder) will fly to Los Angeles to be examined by Dr. Lewis Yocum. The Blue Jays think Santos is just dealing with inflammation, but he'll be checked out for structural damage just in case. Francisco Cordero will handle the ninth inning while Santos is on the shelf.

Blue Jays placed RHP Sergio Santos on the 15-day disabled list with right shoulder inflammation. A tough break for the Jays and for Santos' fantasy owners. Santos felt some tightness in the shoulder while converting a save Friday. "He didn't feel quite right in that save situation last night," manager John Farrell said after Saturday's game. "And as the evening progressed, he felt more tightness throughout the night. He woke up [Saturday] morning with that inflammation kind of rearing its head." Farrell is considering the move precautionary, so it sounds like an extended stay on the DL might not be needed. Francisco Cordero will close games for Toronto while Santos is out.