MLB Player News

The Blue Jays announced July 6 that Sanchez (ankle) has been running and hitting at the club's complex in Florida, MLB.com reports.

Sanchez hasn't yet been cleared to begin a rehab assignment in the rookie-level Florida Complex League during the All-Star break, but he could travel north following the break to receive a reassessment from Blue Jays doctors before reporting to a higher-level affiliate for game action. After Sanchez was placed on the shelf June 27 due to a right ankle sprain, the Blue Jays initially turned to Yohendrick Pinango as their primary left fielder, but Jonatan Clase has since supplanted Pinango as Sanchez's main replacement in the corner outfield.

Garcia (elbow/neck/biceps) was cleared to throw a bullpen session late last week, MLB.com reports.

Garcia has taken the next step forward in his throwing progression and looks like he could be ready to resume facing hitters shortly after the All-Star break. The veteran righty opened the season on the injured list while completing his recovery from surgery last September to remove scar tissue around his right elbow, and he's since been pulled off rehab assignments on two occasions due to elbow soreness and nerve symptoms related to his biceps and neck. Once he's cleared to head back out on a rehab assignment, Garcia will likely require several appearances before the Blue Jays bring him back from the shelf.

Williams (shoulder) was activated from the 60-day injured list Thursday.

Williams underwent surgery to repair a torn labrum in his left shoulder in February but has since returned to full strength. He appeared in three games over the weekend for Single-A Jupiter, going 3-for-12 with a home run, three RBI and three runs scored.

Wiggins (elbow) struck out four and allowed three earned runs on three hits and three walks across 2.2 innings in a start Friday for Triple-A Iowa after being reinstated from the 7-day injured list.

Wiggins hit the shelf in April due to right elbow inflammation and was shut down for a brief period before beginning a rehab assignment June 15. He posted a 2.89 ERA and 1.18 WHIP with nine strikeouts in 9.1 innings over four appearances across stops with the Cubs' rookie-level Arizona Complex League affiliate and High-A South Bend before rejoining the Iowa rotation.

McCullough (forearm) was activated from the 60-day injured list Sunday.

McCullough made four rehab appearances while working his way back from season-ending surgery, posting a 4.26 ERA and 1.11 WHIP with 17 strikeouts over 12.2 innings in two showings in the Arizona Complex League and two with Single-A Myrtle Beach. He was reinstated from the 60-day IL on Sunday and looked strong in his first appearance of the year with Double-A Knoxville later that day, allowing two runs (one earned) on two hits and two walks while striking out four in four frames.

Abel (elbow) was transferred to the 60-day injured list Friday.

Abel, who underwent arthroscopic surgery on his right elbow July 1, has been on the injured list since April. The right-hander remains without a clear timetable for a return, though he's expected to be re-evaluated at some point over the next few weeks.

Harris signed a minor-league contract with the Padres on Wednesday and debuted at Triple-A El Paso on Sunday, going 0-for-3 with a walk.

Harris, who elected free agency earlier in the month after opting out of a minor-league deal with the White Sox, will boost the Padres' organizational outfield depth. He's appeared in 17 big-league games this season across stops with the White Sox and Astros, hitting .233 with four stolen bases, five RBI and six runs scored.

Bazzana went 0-for-3 with a walk, a steal and two runs scored in Sunday's 5-2 win over Miami. He was also hit by pitch.

Bazzana got the Guardians on the board quickly, leading off the first inning with a walk, a stolen base and then scoring on a Brayan Rocchio single. The Aussie later scored after getting hit by a pitch. The stolen base was his 13th of the season but first in 17 contests. Bazzana, who will play in Tuesday's All-Star Game, limps into the break, having gone 10-for-69 (.145) with one steal, four RBI, three doubles and six runs scored over his last 17 games.

Watson went 2-for-5 with an RBI and a stolen base in Sunday's 5-2 win over the Marlins.

Watson's bat has gone quiet of late, but the rookie made the most of the limited times he's reached base. The outfielder is 4-for-29 with one walk over his last eight contests but swiped six bases during that stretch. Watson, who stole 14 bases over 56 games at Triple-A Columbus before joining the Guardians, had double-digit steals over the previous four seasons in the minors.

Suarez went 1-for-4 with a home run and two RBI in Sunday's 8-4 loss to the Cubs.

Suarez, who homered for a second straight day, dialed up the power this past week with three long balls over his last six games (22 ABs). The flip side of that are the 16 times he's struck out during that stretch. Suarez has 11 home runs and 35 RBI through 67 games.