The Toronto Blue Jays continue to have a long injury list as they begin a series on Tuesday in Atlanta against the Braves.
Before first pitch, the Blue Jays delivered the latest news on several players.
The two-time all-star catcher (thumb) will begin a rehab assignment on Wednesday with single-A Dunedin.
Kirk, who suffered the injury in his fifth game of the season, will start as a designated hitter before catching. The Blue Jays expect him to need an extended run of play before he’s activated.
The veteran right-hander (forearm tendinitis and ankle inflammation) is expected to throw a second rehab outing for triple-A Buffalo on Sunday. He threw three scoreless and hitless innings last time out.
The hope is for Scherzer to throw 60 pitches on Friday.
The starter (ankle) threw a bullpen Tuesday in Atlanta and did some change-of-direction running drills.
The tentative plan is for Cease to throw a rehab outing on Thursday for Buffalo. He could return to the Blue Jays after that if all goes well.
The starter (forearm), who has not pitched in the majors this season, will throw a bullpen on Wednesday in Toronto.
After throwing two outings in the lower minor leagues, the Jays are looking for him to start for Buffalo this weekend with the hope of getting to four innings.
The reliever (right forearm) threw a live batting practice on Monday in Dunedin, Fla.
He’s scheduled to make a rehab appearance on Friday for Buffalo.
The reliever, who has yet to pitch in the majors this year because of an elbow injury, is scheduled to begin another rehab assignment on Wednesday with an inning of work for Dunedin.
The outfielder (elbow) has progressed to hitting and throwing at the team’s player development complex in Dunedin.
The infielder (wrist) is beginning a hitting progression in Dunedin.