Toronto Blue Jays vs. Houston Astros - News - April 24, 2022

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Nate Pearson - Building up for bulk rolePearson (illness) is preparing for a "bulky role" according to general manager Ross Atkins, Keegan Matheson of MLB.com reports.

ImpactPearson is still building up to speed after missing the start of the season due to mononucleosis. He's scheduled for his second live batting practice session later this week. While he's seemingly still viewed as a starter long-term and could head to Triple-A Buffalo once healthy, the Blue Jays seem to view his best path to immediate major-league usefulness as coming in a multi-inning relief role.

APRIL 25, 2022•ROTOWIRE

Martín Maldonado - Takes seat MondayMaldonado isn't starting Monday against the Rangers.

ImpactMaldonado will get a day off after he went 1-for-8 with a double, two runs, two walks and seven strikeouts in his last three appearances. Jason Castro will start behind the dish and bat eighth.

APRIL 25, 2022•ROTOWIRE

Ryan Borucki - Battling blisterBorucki was unavailable Sunday while dealing with a blister but is expected to be available Monday against the Red Sox, Gregor Chisholm of the Toronto Star reports.

ImpactBorucki presumably picked up the injury Saturday against the Astros, when he retired the lone batter he faced in his season debut. It's been a rough go early on for the 28-year-old, as he missed the start of the season with a hamstring strain and now has the blister.

APRIL 25, 2022•ROTOWIRE

Nate Pearson - Slated for another live BPBlue Jays general manager Ross Atkins said Pearson (illness) is slated to throw his second live batting practice session either Friday or Saturday, Shi Davidi of Sportsnet.ca repor...

ImpactAfter opening the season on the 10-day injured list following his diagnosis of mononucleosis, Pearson has shaken off the illness but is still in the process of regaining strength and conditioning. He took a significant step forward by facing hitters last Saturday, but the Blue Jays want Pearson to complete another live session this weekend before mapping out a minor-league rehab assignment for him. Toronto still plans on developing Pearson as a starter, and with a rotation spot with the big club unlikely to be open for him once he's fully ramped up, the 25-year-old seems likely to report to Triple-A Buffalo upon being activated from the IL.

APRIL 25, 2022•ROTOWIRE

Hyun Jin Ryu - Live BP session on tapBlue Jays general manager Ross Atkins said Ryu (forearm) is scheduled to throw a live batting practice session later this week, Mitch Bannon of SI.com reports.

ImpactRyu has been gradually increasing his throwing distance off flat ground since landing on the injured list April 17, and he'll presumably be in line to toss a bullpen session in the next day or two before advancing to live batting practice. If Ryu's inflamed left forearm checks out fine once he faces hitters, the Blue Jays will decide whether to have him throw another live batting practice session or simulated game or send him out on a brief minor-league rehab assignment beforehand. Ross Stripling will continue to fill in as a member of the Toronto rotation while Ryu is on the shelf, likely for another two weeks or so.

APRIL 25, 2022•ROTOWIRE

Teoscar Hernández - Slated for live BPHernandez (oblique) is progressing well in his recovery and will take part in live batting practice this week, Mitch Bannon of SI.com reports.

ImpactHernandez began his hitting progression Friday, and he'll take another step in his recovery by facing live pitching this week. He's been on the injured list for just over 10 days due to a left oblique strain, and the Blue Jays haven't yet indicated when he'll be able to return to game action.

APRIL 25, 2022•ROTOWIRE

Danny Jansen - Not yet swingingJansen (oblique) has begun baseball activities but is not yet ready to swing, Scott Mitchell of TSN.ca reports.

ImpactJansen has been out for two weeks with an oblique strain that will reportedly cost him an extended absence. He's reportedly slightly behind Teoscar Hernandez (oblique), who's expected to begin live batting practice within the next few days. That leaves Jansen with a timeline that's still somewhat ambiguous, but he's at least taking steps in the right direction.

APRIL 25, 2022•ROTOWIRE

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