In an encouraging turn for the Toronto Blue Jays, pitchers Max Scherzer and Nick Sandlin participated in bullpen sessions as the team looks to recover from injuries. Scherzer, who has dealt with right thumb inflammation, and Sandlin, recovering from a lat strain, are making strides in their rehabilitation. Additionally, second baseman Andres Gimenez has resumed running and baseball activities following a quadriceps strain.

Relievers Ryan Burr and Erik Swanson are also on the mend, with plans to throw for one of Toronto's minor league affiliates, conditional on weather. Burr is battling right shoulder inflammation, while Swanson has faced median nerve entrapment since the spring. Kevin Gausman is slated to start against the San Diego Padres, despite enduring a comebacker incident in a recent 8-3 loss to the Tampa Bay Rays.