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The Toronto Blue Jays have had a good start to the season this far. They currently stand at 12-8 after defeating the Seattle Mariners on Friday, and are one game behind the New York Yankees for the lead in the American League East division.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / April 18

Blue Jays injury updates: Scherzer receives second cortisone shot, Varsho to begin single-A rehab assignment, Swanson nearing rehab assignment

Fresh off Thursday’s off-day, the Toronto Blue Jays provided a long list of injury updates prior to Friday’s series opener against the Seattle Mariners, including statuses on Max Scherzer, Daulton Varsho and Erik Swanson.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 13

Blue Jays Notes: Burnes, Bregman, Scherzer, Varsho, Swanson, Burr

The Blue Jays were one of the kings of the rumor mill this winter, seemingly linked to just about every notable name on the free agent market. Corbin Burnes was one of those targets, and USA Today’s Bob Nightengale sheds some light on the Jays’ pursuit in his notes column today while also countering his own past reporting on the matter.

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Toronto Blue Jays News / Fastball on SI / March 20

Toronto Blue Jays Key Reliever Gives Encouraging Injury Update as Opening Day Nears

The Toronto Blue Jays got some good news on Wednesday, as key reliever Erik Swanson threw for the first time since being shut down from throwing a few weeks ago because of a forearm issue.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Blue Jays Insider / March 18

Toronto Blue Jays manager John Schneider gives crucial injury update on Erik Swanson

The Toronto Blue Jays have been dealing with a lot of injured pitchers so far in Spring Training and manager John Schneider finally provided a positive update regarding Erik Swanson.

Toronto Blue Jays News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 15

Blue Jays reliever to start season on injured list?

Blue Jays reliever Erik Swanson is dealing with a median nerve entrapment in his throwing arm.

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Toronto Blue Jays News / Field Level Media / March 14

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 structural damage, according to multiple reports on Friday.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / March 14

Blue Jays’ Erik Swanson diagnosed with median nerve entrapment, MRI results reveal no structual damage

The Toronto Blue Jays appear to have caught a break regarding right-hander Erik Swanson’s injury diagnosis. Swanson, sidelined with a right forearm/elbow

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / March 12

Three relievers the Blue Jays can target to replace Erik Swanson if he’s out long-term

The Toronto Blue Jays may need another reliever. On Friday, On Monday, it was reported by MLB.com’s Keegan Matheson that Erik Swanson will meet Dr. Keith Meister on Thursday.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Field Level Media / March 10

Blue Jays setup man Erik Swanson to see elbow surgeon

Toronto Blue Jays setup man Erik Swanson is scheduled to meet with elbow surgeon Dr. Keith Meister on Thursday following the onset of discomfort in his right elbow during a recent bullpen session.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / March 10

Report: Blue Jays’ Erik Swanson set to get second opinion on elbow injury

According to MLB.com’s Keegan Matheson, Blue Jays reliever Erik Swanson is set to meet with Dr. Keith Meister this Thursday after elbow issues pushed him to the sidelines this past weekend.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / March 10

Early spring training pitching standouts for the Toronto Blue Jays

With just over two and a half weeks until Opening Day on March 27th, the Toronto Blue Jays continue to filter out the big league side of camp and narrow down the roster.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / March 9

Injuries in spring training prove that the Blue Jays need to add more depth to their relief pitching

In case you haven’t heard, the Toronto Blue Jays are crushing their spring training schedule in the Grapefruit League. There have been some good omens

Toronto Blue Jays News / Fastball on SI / March 8

Toronto Blue Jays Now Dealing with Another Injury in the Bullpen

It turns out that Erik Swanson isn't the only Toronto Blue Jays reliever dealing with an injury at spring training. Ryan Burr is also, according to Arden Zwelling of Sportsnet.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / March 7

Blue Jays’ Erik Swanson likely to begin 2025 season on IL following elbow setback

It’s another injury-riddled spring for a key member of the Toronto Blue Jays bullpen. Right-hander Erik Swanson, who’s yet to appear in games this spring due to a right forearm injury, will likely miss the start of the 2025 season after experiencing right elbow discomfort following a recent bullpen session.

Toronto Blue Jays News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 7

Erik Swanson to undergo MRI for elbow discomfort

Blue Jays reliever Erik Swanson has been shut down with some elbow discomfort and is slated for an MRI, reports Arden Zwelling of Sportsnet. The further testing will shed some light on the next steps but Zwelling relays that Swanson is likely to begin the season on the injured list.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Yardbarker / March 19, 2024