ERIK SWANSON NEWS

Nearing live BP Swanson (forearm) is expected to begin facing live hitters within the next several days, Arden Zwelling of Sportsnet.ca reports.

Impact Swanson has been throwing bullpens without any issues for about a week, so the Blue Jays are more than comfortable graduating him to live batting practice. Once he gets through a few rounds of BP, he'll likely embark on a rehab assignment with one of Toronto's minor-league affiliates.

APRIL 12 • ROTOWIRE

Nearing live BP Swanson (forearm) is expected to begin facing live hitters within the next several days, Arden Zwelling of Sportsnet.ca reports.

Impact Swanson has been throwing bullpens without any issues for about a week, and the Blue Jays are now comfortable advancing him to live batting practice. Once he gets through a few rounds of BP, he'll likely embark on a rehab assignment with one of Toronto's minor-league affiliates.

APRIL 12 • ROTOWIRE

Orioles open 2-game series against the Blue Jays

The Baltimore Orioles start a two-game series at home against the Toronto Blue Jays on Saturday

APRIL 12 • Associated Press

Orioles host the Blue Jays to begin 3-game series

The Baltimore Orioles start a three-game series at home against the Toronto Blue Jays on Friday

APRIL 11 • Associated Press

Blue Jays try to continue road win streak in matchup against the Red Sox

The Toronto Blue Jays hit the road against the Boston Red Sox trying to prolong a three-game road winning streak

APRIL 10 • Associated Press

Toronto Blue Jays and Boston Red Sox play in game 3 of series

The Toronto Blue Jays play the Boston Red Sox with a 2-0 series lead

APRIL 9 • Associated Press

Springer leads Blue Jays against the Red Sox after 4-hit game

The Toronto Blue Jays play the Boston Red Sox after George Springer had four hits against the Red Sox on Monday

APRIL 8 • Associated Press

Bregman leads Red Sox against the Blue Jays after 4-hit game

The Boston Red Sox take on the Toronto Blue Jays after Alex Bregman had four hits on Sunday in an 18-7 win over the Cardinals

APRIL 7 • Associated Press

Mets try to sweep series against the Blue Jays

The New York Mets play the Toronto Blue Jays looking to sweep their three-game series

APRIL 6 • Associated Press

Mets bring 1-0 series advantage over Blue Jays into game 2

The New York Mets bring a 1-0 lead into the next game of the series against the Toronto Blue Jays

APRIL 5 • Associated Press

Throwing bullpen session Blue Jays manager John Schneider said that Swanson (forearm) will throw a bullpen session Friday, Shi Davidi of Sportsnet.ca reports.

Impact It will be his first time throwing off a mound since he was given a cortisone injection to combat carpal tunnel syndrome in his right forearm. There's no timetable yet for Swanson's return, but he's making progress.

APRIL 4 • ROTOWIRE

Blue Jays visit the Mets to open 3-game series

The New York Mets open a three-game series at home against the Toronto Blue Jays on Friday

APRIL 4 • Associated Press

Blue Jays host the Nationals, aim to continue home win streak

The Toronto Blue Jays, on a three-game home winning streak, host the Washington Nationals

APRIL 2 • Associated Press

Toronto Blue Jays and Washington Nationals play in game 2 of series

The Toronto Blue Jays take a 1-0 advantage into the next game of the series against the Washington Nationals

APRIL 1 • Associated Press

Blue Jays host the Nationals in first of 3-game series

The Toronto Blue Jays open a three-game series at home against the Washington Nationals on Monday

MARCH 31 • Associated Press

Westburg leads Orioles against the Blue Jays following 4-hit performance

The Baltimore Orioles play the Toronto Blue Jays after Jordan Westburg's four-hit game on Saturday

MARCH 30 • Associated Press

Orioles play the Blue Jays with 1-0 series lead

The Baltimore Orioles meet the Toronto Blue Jays with a 1-0 series lead

MARCH 28 • Associated Press

Lands on IL The Blue Jays placed Swanson (forearm) on the 15-day injured list Thursday, Keegan Matheson of MLB.com reports.

Impact Swanson is working his way back from a median nerve entrapment in his right forearm. He was cleared to resume his throwing program last week, but he'll likely need at least a couple of weeks to fully ramp up and complete a rehab assignment before being activated from the injured list. Once healthy, Swanson projects to serve as a setup arm or middle-innings option in the Toronto bullpen.

MARCH 27 • ROTOWIRE

Resumes throwing program Swanson (forearm) resumed a throwing program Wednesday and "felt good," per Blue Jays manager John Schneider, Hazel Mae of Sportsnet reports.

Impact It's the beginning of what will be a deliberate ramp-up as Swanson works his way back from a median nerve entrapment in his right forearm. The right-handed reliever will begin the season on the 15-day injured list and should be expected to miss at least the first month or so of the season.

MARCH 20 • ROTOWIRE

To resume throwing soon Blue Jays manager John Schneider said Tuesday that Swanson (forearm) will resume a throwing program Wednesday or Thursday, Hazel Mae of Sportsnet reports.

Impact It will be the beginning of what Schneider referred to as a "normal-ish, maybe a little bit of an accelerated ramp-up" similar to what pitchers do at the start of spring training. Given that timetable, it sounds like Swanson will probably miss most, it not all, of April, as he works his way back from a median nerve entrapment in his right forearm.

MARCH 18 • ROTOWIRE

Deadspin | Reports: Blue Jays RHP Erik Swanson has carpal tunnel syndrome Deadspin | Reports: Blue Jays RHP Erik Swanson has carpal tunnel syndrome

MARCH 14 • DEADSPIN.COM

Reports: Blue Jays RHP Erik Swanson has carpal tunnel syndrome Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Erik Swanson received relatively good news when an MRI earlier this week on his pitching elbow revealed no st...

MARCH 14 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Has nerve issue in forearm Swanson has been diagnosed with a median nerve entrapment in his right forearm, Keegan Matheson of MLB.com reports.

Impact Swanson has had recurring issues with his forearm/elbow and now there's an explanation as to what's going on. All things considered, it's a favorable diagnosis, although it's not clear when he might be ready to pitch in games again. For now, Swanson will be shut down from throwing for a couple days before the next steps are decided. He is expected to begin the season on the 15-day injured list.

MARCH 14 • ROTOWIRE

Three relievers the Blue Jays can target to replace Erik Swanson if he's out long-term The Toronto Blue Jays may need another...

MARCH 12 • BLUEJAYSNATION.COM

Deadspin | Blue Jays setup man Erik Swanson to see elbow surgeon Deadspin | Blue Jays setup man Erik Swanson to see elbow surgeon

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