Tulowitzki (shoulder) hit in a simulated game Friday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

EDGE Analysis

Tulowitzki took batting practice Thursday without any setbacks, and now all signs point to a return over the weekend before the end of the regular season. The Blue Jays may elect to take it easy on the 30-year-old, but they'd ideally like to see him back in game action before the start of the postseason.

Tulowitzki (shoulder) had a good batting practice session Thursday and could return to action Saturday, SportsNet's Shi Davidi reports.

EDGE Analysis

He will face live pitching in a sim game type of setting Friday with hopes of getting some actual game action in before the playoffs start. If he is cleared to play Saturday, the Jays will likely give him all the at-bats over the final two games that he can handle as he attempts to knock of some rust in advance of the ALDS.

Tulowitzki (shoulder), who did not play in Wednesday's double header, is tentatively scheduled to participate in a simulated game Friday, Sportsnet's Shi Davidi reports.

EDGE Analysis

This is an option that is being considered for Tulowitzki, but nothing is set in stone just yet. If he is ready for a sim game Friday, look for the shortstop to return to action either Saturday or Sunday. Considering that the Blue Jays have already clinched the AL East, there may not be a major rush to bring him back. Ideally, however, they would like to get him a few reps before the start of the playoffs.

Tulowitzki (shoulder) could return to the lineup as soon as Wednesday, Barry Davis of Sportsnet.ca reports.

EDGE Analysis

After taking some cuts on the field Tuesday, Tulowitzki intimated that he feels "pretty much ready to go," just a little over two weeks after suffering a cracked shoulder blade in a collision with teammate Kevin Pillar. Tulowitzki and manager John Gibbons will meet to discuss a possible return date, and a Wednesday return is not being ruled out. The shortstop seems intent on knocking some rust off before the postseason begins.

Tulowitzki (shoulder) said Monday that he will "definitely" be ready for the postseason, and he could even return before the regular season concludes, MLB.com's Gregor Chisholm reports.

EDGE Analysis

Tulowitzki took several swings Monday and did not experience a setback, so he should not be sidelined much longer. Whether or not he returns to help those pursuing a fantasy championship remains to be seen.

Tulowitzki (shoulder) will take batting practice Monday for the first time since sustaining a cracked shoulder blade, Brendan Kennedy of the Toronto Star reports.

EDGE Analysis

Tulowitzki will be reevaluated following the session, and manager John Gibbons indicated that the star shortstop could be back in the lineup as early as later this week. Tulowitzki remains day-to-day with the ultimate goal of having him healthy for the postseason.

Tulowitzki (shoulder) swung off a tee Thursday and took grounders Friday, Shi Davidi of Sportsnet reports.

EDGE Analysis

This is an encouraging development for Tulowitzki, as he had been unable to swing a bat earlier in the week. He reported feeling "more like myself out there" after Friday's session, but an exact timetable remains unclear at this point. Ryan Goins will likely continue to see the majority of the starts at shortstop in his place.

Tulowitzki (shoulder) continues to improve, but remains unable to swing a bat, Barry Davis of Sportsnet reports.

EDGE Analysis

Tulowitzki remains optimistic that he'll be able to rejoin the team at some point, but it's unclear how long it will be before can return. Ryan Goins will likely continue to replace him at shortstop until he's back.

Tulowitzki noted Saturday that he's feeling better while he continues to recover from a cracked shoulder blade, Jamie Campbell of Sportsnet reports. "I can lift my arm now," Tulowitzki said.

EDGE Analysis

Tulowitzki seems to be progressing positively thus far, but the Blue Jays have yet to issue a definitive timetable for his return since he suffered the injury last Saturday. It's generally expected that the Blue Jays will have Tulowitzki back in time for the start of the postseason, though that likely won't be formalized for another week or more.

Tulowitzki (shoulder) went to Boston on Thursday to visit a specialist, Ben Nicholson-Smith of Sportsnet reports.

EDGE Analysis

Tulowitzki's return timetable from the cracked shoulder blade is still somewhat vague, but Thursday's visit could help clarify things. During the star shortstop's absence, the Blue Jays have been employing a defensive-minded middle infield of Cliff Pennington at second base and Ryan Goins at shortstop.