APRIL 2, 2021•MLB.COM
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APRIL 2, 2021•AZCENTRAL.COM
Resumes throwingHatch (elbow) resumed throwing Friday, Shi Davidi of Sportsnet.ca reports.
ImpactHatch left a mid-March start with elbow inflammation but has seemingly avoided any serious issues. He'll have to build his arm strength back up, and his return date still isn't clear, but he doesn't appear to be lined up for an extended absence.
APRIL 2, 2021•ROTOWIRE
Blue Jays GM says Springer could be ready to return for Dunedin openerBlue Jays general manager Ross Atkins says injured outfielder George Springer is day-to-day with a strained left oblique muscle and could be...
APRIL 2, 2021•THESTAR.COM
Throwing at 100 percentRay (elbow) has been throwing at 100 percent and will throw off a mound Friday, Rob Longley of the Toronto Sun reports.
ImpactRay suffered an elbow injury late in camp, though the issue was among the least concerning elbow problems for a pitcher, as it was nothing worse than a bruise and came while falling down some stairs rather than while pitching. The injury was bad enough to send him to the injured list to start the year, but it doesn't look as though he'll need to miss much time.
APRIL 2, 2021•ROTOWIRE
Returning to mound workPearson (groin) is scheduled to throw off a mound Friday, Rob Longley of the Toronto Sun reports.
ImpactThe 24-year-old aggravated a right groin injury in mid-March and was previously limited to long toss, so a return to mound work is a big step in his recovery. Pearson doesn't have an official timeline for his return, but Toronto figures to remain cautious, especially since he already suffered one setback since originally suffering the injury March 4.
APRIL 2, 2021•ROTOWIRE
Suffers hard-luck loss ThursdayNelson (0-1) was tagged with the loss Opening Day against Toronto, allowing one unearned run on one hit while striking out three.
ImpactNelson looked good in the appearance, throwing 11 of 15 pitches for strikes and getting all three of his outs via strikeout. However, he allowed a leadoff 10th-inning double to Randal Grichuk, permitting Jonathan Davis -- who was on second base due to the MLB extra-innings rule -- to come around to score. Despite the disappointing outcome, Nelson's ability to recover and strike out the subsequent three batters bodes well for his outlook following a strong spring.
APRIL 2, 2021•ROTOWIRE
