Major League Baseball

Francisco scratched from minor league game Sunday

Published Mar. 19, 2011 3:18 p.m. ET

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Blue Jays reliever Frank Francisco has been scratched from a minor-league appearance on Sunday because of ongoing discomfort in his right pectoral muscle.

Toronto manager John Farrell said Saturday that the right-hander still felt some felt discomfort during a bullpen session. Farrell is hopeful that Francisco will be ready for opening day.

Octavio Dotel, who was out with a hamstring injury, had a mound session. His status will be re-evaluated on Sunday.