Pannone (1-0) got a well-deserved win Wednesday against the Orioles in his first career start. He threw seven scoreless innings, striking out three and allowing just one hit and two walks.

EDGE Analysis

No Oriole even reached third base until a Teoscar Hernandez error allowed Trey Mancini to get there with no outs in the seventh inning, but even then Pannone escaped the jam with a pair of groundouts and a popout. The strong showing could be enough to keep Pannone in the rotation, but Aaron Sanchez (finger) could return soon and cost him his place.

The Blue Jays recalled Pannone from Triple-A Buffalo on Sunday, Shi Davidi of Sportsnet.ca reports.

EDGE Analysis

Pannone received his first callup to the big leagues just over a week ago, making three appearances out of the bullpen before returning to Triple-A four days ago. With Marcus Stroman (finger) landing on the 10-day disabled list Sunday, Pannone will return to the big club, this time in a starting role. He's scheduled to enter the rotation and make his first MLB start Wednesday against the Orioles, squaring off against David Hess. Pannone will be most at risk of losing his starting role once one of Stroman or Aaron Sanchez (finger) are cleared to rejoin the big club.

Blue Jays manager John Gibbons said Saturday that Pannone will likely receive the start Wednesday against the Orioles, Gregor Chisholm of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Pannone is expected to take the place of Marcus Stroman -- who is dealing with a blister on his pitching hand -- in the rotation temporarily, but there's a good chance it's just a spot start for him. The southpaw hasn't been particularly impressive during his six starts in Triple-A, with the long ball being his biggest issue, but he owns a reasonable 3.62 xFIP over 36.2 frames with Triple-A Buffalo.

Pannone was sent back down to Triple-A Buffalo on Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

Pannone was returned to the Triple-A level after pitching in each of the past two games. Tim Mayza was called up in a corresponding move in order to replenish Toronto's bullpen depth.

Pannone was called up from Triple-A Buffalo on Thursday, Hazel Mae of Sportsnet.ca reports.

EDGE Analysis

Pannone has started six games with Buffalo this season, logging a 4.91 ERA and 1.28 WHIP with 40 strikeouts across 36.2 innings. He's only pitched in nine total games in 2018 due to an 80-game suspension that he was dealt in mid-March after testing positive for a performance-enhancing drug. Pannone has the ability to slot into Toronto's rotation, especially considering he took Mike Hauschild's spot on the active roster, though it remains to be seen how manager John Gibbons will utilize the 24-year-old.

Pannone was activated Saturday following his 80-game suspension for taking a performance-enhancing substance.

EDGE Analysis

Pannone will be joining the rotation at Triple-A Buffalo. He recorded a 2.92 ERA in 20 starts at the Double-A level last season. The 24-year-old lefty projects as a future back-end starter with good command but no particularly threatening pitches.

Pannone was suspended for 80 games after testing positive for Dehydrochlormethyltestosterone, Ben Nicholson-Smith of Sportsnet.ca reports.

EDGE Analysis

The suspension will begin at the start of the 2018 regular season. This puts the southpaw on track to return at the end of June. Pannone had a stellar season at the Double-A level last season, repping a 2.92 ERA and an 8.5 K/9 in 20 starts at the level. He will likely join Triple-A Buffalo's rotation once he's reinstated.

The Blue Jays optioned Pannone to Triple-A Buffalo on Sunday, Ben Nicholson-Smith of Sportsnet.ca reports.

EDGE Analysis

The Blue Jays protected Pannone from the Rule 5 draft this winter by adding him to the 40-man roster, but that shouldn't be taken as an indication that his big-league debut is imminent. After shining with Double-A New Hampshire upon coming over trade with Cleveland last July, Pannone is expected to spend much of the 2018 campaign in the Buffalo rotation.