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Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Aaron Sanchez attempted to rebound from his last poor start on Wednesday night against the Los Angeles Angels, and while it wasn't bad, it wasn't great either. Sanchez actually didn't allow any runs across five innings pitched, but he was particularly lucky to do so after walking five and striking out only two. The ERA is of course nice, but not the overall stat line owners were looking for. Sanchez has a much more difficult task on Monday when he takes on the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park, a matchup we would recommend avoiding him in if you can.

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It feels like we're constantly writing "tries to rebound" in relation to Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Aaron Sanchez, but every time he seems to turn a corner he then seems to take two steps back. After getting touched up for four earned runs across four innings pitched last week against the Oakland Athletics, Sanchez has another tough matchup with the Los Angeles Angels on Wednesday. For the most part he's been alternating solid outings with bad ones, so based on that expert scientific analysis, Wednesday's outing should be a decent one. Realistically, though, we would not trust him here; if you can avoid him, that's probably for the best.

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There once was a time when Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Aaron Sanchez was one of baseball's best young hurlers, but that star has faded quite a bit. Sanchez couldn't get things going on Thursday against the Oakland Athletics, allowing four earned runs on five hits and four walks. He did strike out eight on the day, though, which tied for his highest total on the year. Regardless, Sanchez has largely struggled in 2018 after his 2017 was derailed by blister and fingernail injuries. He hasn't posted a quality start since April 25 and owns a poor 4.47 WHIP and 1.53 WHIP on the season. He's a guy you want to try and hold onto, but leave him on your bench until he turns it around.

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There wasn't much faith in Toronto Blue Jays starter Aaron Sanchez to have a good outing against the Boston Red Sox on Friday, but he came through with a solid yet unspectacular effort. Sanchez threw five innings, allowing two earned runs (three total) on five hits and three walks, striking out four in the no-decision. For the year, he now owns a 4.08 ERA and 1.47 WHIP with 32 strikeouts against 25 walks across 46 1/3 innings pitched. Next up for Sanchez is Oakland Athletics in Toronto on Thursday; another difficult matchup on paper but one you're going to roll with him in if you were bold enough to start him against the Red Sox.

Sanchez didn't factor into the decision in Friday's 5-3 extra-innings win over the Red Sox, allowing three runs (two earned) on five hits and three walks over five innings while striking out four.

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Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Aaron Sanchez had a rough go of things last time out against the Tampa Bay Rays, but on Friday he'll look to remedy that in a difficult matchup against the Boston Red Sox. Sanchez had thrown four consecutive quality starts prior to his last two outings, and the downward spiral is certainly a cause for concern. However, the last of those quality starts came against these very same Red Sox when Sanchez only allowed two earned runs over six innings pitched while striking out eight. If Sanchez continues to struggle Friday, it won't be the end of the world given the matchup, but a third straight letdown may be a sign of more bad things to come.

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Aaron Sanchez gave up five hits, four runs (only two of them earned), and four walks in 3.2 innings against the Tampa Bay Rays on Saturday. After missing almost all of 2017 with a blister problem on his throwing hand, the 2016 AL ERA champ hasn't been able to get into a consistent grove in 2018. He flirted with a no-hitter three weeks ago, but has a 4.06 ERA, a 1.35 WHIP, and just 25 strikeouts in 37.2 innings this season. He should still be owned in most leagues, except maybe the shallowest ones. However, owners will have to ride the highs and lows and pray he settles down. His next start is against the Red Sox, so it's buyer beware on Sanchez -- for now, at least.

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Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Aaron Sanchez gave up five hits, four runs (only two of them earned), and four walks in 3 2/3 innings against the Tampa Bay Rays on Saturday. After missing almost all of 2017 with a blister problem on his throwing hand, the 2016 AL ERA champ has not been able to get into a consistent groove in 2018. He flirted with a no-hitter three weeks ago, but has a 4.06 ERA, a 1.35 WHIP, and just 25 strikeouts in 37 2/3 innings this season. He should still be owned in most leagues, except maybe the shallowest of the shallow ones. However, owners will have to ride the highs and lows and pray he settles down. His next start is against the still-hot Red Sox, so it is buyer beware on Sanchez -- for now, at least.

Sanchez allowed two runs on three hits and two walks while striking out eight over six innings in Wednesday's loss against the Red Sox. He did not factor into the decision.

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Toronto Blue Jays starter Aaron Sanchez said that he's not worried about his decline in velocity after Thursday's loss against the Yankees. His two-seamer averaged only 92.8 mph on Thursday versus an average of 93.8 mph at this point last season and 95.4 two seasons ago. He still managed to turn in a quality start, going six innings while giving up three runs, seven hits, two walks and striking out two and has a respectable 3.86 ERA on the season. Nonetheless, Sanchez is confident he'll regain some heat, as he's only had four starts, so feel free to deploy Sanchez as normal until his performance proves otherwise.

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Fantasy owners weren't sure what they would get out of Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Aaron Sanchez in 2018, but overall, he's been pretty solid. In a 4-3 loss to the New York Yankees on Thursday, Sanchez earned his third consecutive quality start by allowing three earned runs on seven hits and two walks across six innings pitched. He struck out two on the evening. The strikeout totals may not be great, but the expectation for Sanchez should never be an accumulation of punchouts. Sanchez is far from a no-brainer fantasy start for his next outing against the Boston Red Sox on Wednesday, but at this point he has probably earned the opportunity.

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After getting touched up by the New York Yankees in his first start of the year, Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Aaron Sanchez has rebounded nicely with two solid outings in a row. In his latest on Tuesday against the Baltimore Orioles, he carried a no-hitter into the eighth inning before third baseman Tim Beckham ended the dream. Sanchez still ended up with a fantastic line of eight innings pitched with one earned run on three hits, five walks, and four strikeouts. The strikeouts and walks aren't ideal, but all in all, fantasy owners will take the outing all the same. Sanchez has a nice matchup coming up when he takes on the Kansas City Royals in Toronto on Monday.

Sanchez (1-1) allowed a single run on three hits and five walks while striking out four batters through eight innings to record the win Tuesday against Baltimore.

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After a successful 2016 followed by an injury-plagued 2017, starting pitcher Aaron Sanchez is undoubtedly the most intriguing member of the Toronto Blue Jays rotation. His first start against the New York Yankees wasn't so hot, but he rebounded nicely against the Chicago White Sox on Wednesday. Sanchez picked up the quality start by pitching six innings, allowing three earned runs on five hits and two walks while striking out seven. It's exactly the kind of start fantasy owners were looking for. With a career 6.95 K/9, though, the seven strikeouts were likely an aberration, but at only 25 years old, if he's putting things together a bit more, that figure could certainly improve. Sanchez has a more difficult matchup on Tuesday when the Jays take on the Orioles in Baltimore, but it will be an interesting test for fantasy purposes.

Sanchez will take the hill against the Yankees on Friday.

Sanchez has given up five earned runs on 13 hits and two walks while striking out 12 batters over 11.1 innings in Grapefruit League play.

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Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Aaron Sanchez (finger) made his return to the mound in spring action on Sunday, and he was able to throw his sinker in the upper-90s. Sanchez threw 22 pitches and consistently hit the mid-90s on the radar gun for the first time since July 19. While the right-hander's command was a bit off, there were no signs of the blister issues that limited him to just 36 innings last year. "I think my finger is in a good spot," Sanchez said. "There were no issues today. I didn't even hesitate, to look at it once, nothing on my fingers gave me discomfort. Everything I was trying to accomplish that way was good. The competitor in me wasn't happy with the other side. It's about finding a balance. I'll take today with a grain of salt and just move forward." While we'd like to see a bit more from Sanchez before declaring him all the way back, this was a good sign. If healthy, Sanchez could bounce back in a huge way after a breakout 2016 season when he had a 3.00 ERA in 192 innings.

Blue Jays pitching coach Pete Walker said Monday that Sanchez, who was limited to just eight starts in 2017 due to recurring blister issues, has been sharp in the early stages in spring training and will go through a normal throwing program leading up to Opening Day, Ben Nicholson-Smith of Sportsnet.ca reports.

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Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Aaron Sanchez (finger) has been "very sharp" so far this spring, Blue Jays pitching coach Pete Walker said on Sunday. Walker noted that they were treating it like it was a normal spring for Sanchez and that there are currently no limitations regarding his recurring blister issues or the ligament damage to his right middle finger that bothered him throughout 2017. The 25-year-old right-hander makes for an intriguing bounce-back candidate this season.

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Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Aaron Sanchez (finger) has been throwing pain-free since January, according to Gregor Chisholm of MLB.com. The right-hander battled recurring blister issues and ligament damage to his right middle finger throughout the 2017 season. He is completely recovered now and will not have any limitations to begin spring training. If he can avoid the blister troubles in 2018, he makes for a nice bounce-back candidate.

Sanchez (finger) has been throwing pain-free since January and will be a full participant in Blue Jays' spring training, Gregor Chisholm of MLB.com reports.

Sanchez (finger) agreed to a one-year, $2.7 million deal with the Blue Jays on Friday, avoiding arbitration, Bob Nightengale of USA Today Sports reports.

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Starting pitcher Aaron Sanchez and the Toronto Blue Jays have avoided arbitration by agreeing on a one-year, $2.7 million deal. Sanchez failed to build off a strong 2016 season and made only eight starts this past season due to injuries. He is a candidate to bounce back.

Sanchez (finger) played catch Tuesday for the first time since he was shut down in September, Shi Davidi of Sportsnet.ca reports.

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Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Aaron Sanchez (finger) threw Tuesday for the first time since he was shut down, and he experienced no issues with his fingernail. After going 15-2 with a 3.00 ERA in 2016, Sanchez was a massive disappointment for his fantasy owners in 2017, going just 1-3 with a 4.25 ERA while making just eight starts on the year due to finger issues. He's on the right track so far this offseason, and if he can get past the nagging issues, he could be an excellent bounce-back candidate as a bargain in fantasy drafts. Sanchez, when he's healthy, can be one of the more dominant young pitchers in the game.

Sanchez (finger) is being evaluated in Florida on Monday and could begin playing catch in the near future, Gregor Chisholm of MLB.com reports.

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Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Aaron Sanchez (finger) will play catch Tuesday if he receives a favorable exam on Monday. Sanchez's season ended early because of a finger ligament strain, and he was limited to just eight starts in 2017 due to nagging finger and blister issues. The hope is that he will be ready to go for spring training.

Sanchez (finger) was reinstated from the 60-day DL on Friday, Ben Nicholson-Smith of Sportsnet.ca reports.

The Blue Jays moved Sanchez (finger) to the 60-day disabled list Friday, Shi Davidi of Sportsnet.ca reports.

Sanchez is looking ahead to 2018 with confidence and excitement, Rob Longley of The Toronto Sun reports. "It's unfortunate I didn't get to pitch," Sanchez said. "I had an unbelievable year last year and there was a lot for me to build off of. I have to wait for a year, it's unfortunate, but life goes on. I'll be ready to go. I train to be ready to go. I look forward to it."

Sanchez (finger) will not pitch again in the 2017 season, Gregor Chisholm of MLB.com reports.

Sanchez (finger) continues to progress from his blister, but may not be able to return to the mound this season, Mike Wilner of BlueJaysTalk reports.

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Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Aaron Sanchez (finger) threw on flat ground Tuesday at Fenway Park. Sanchez has struggled to make significant progress in his battle with a blister on his right middle finger, though he has not been ruled out for the season quite yet. He has been on the disabled list multiple times this season with blisters, seriously depressing his 2017 season. His last start came on July 19, one of his eight starts this season, and he has a 4.25 ERA this season.

Sanchez (finger) will begin throwing off a mound in Baltimore this weekend, Gregor Chisholm of MLB.com reports.

Sanchez (finger) continues to throw without blister issues or tenderness and may throw off a mound soon, but he still doesn't have a firm timetable to return, Arden Zwelling of Sportsnet.ca reports.

Sanchez (finger) is set to begin throwing off flat ground prior to the club's game against the Cubs on Saturday, Arash Madani of Sportsnet.ca reports.

Blue Jays manager John Gibbons said Wednesday that Sanchez (finger) is scheduled to start throwing within a couple of days, Mike Wilner of Sportsnet 590 The Fan reports.

Sanchez (finger) hopes he'll be back on the mound this year, but there's a growing chance that he may miss the remainder of the season, Laura Armstrong of The Toronto Star reports.

Manager John Gibbons said Sanchez (finger) will start ramping up his rehab soon and could come out of the bullpen upon his activation, Mike Wilner of Sportsnet 590 The Fan reports.

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2017 has not been kind to Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Aaron Sanchez, and now manager John Gibbons isn't exactly being kind, either. According to Gibbons, Sanchez is making "slow progress…that's all I can tell you." He went on to say "hopefully he makes it back. We'll see." Not really encouraging words from the skipper. Sanchez has been out since July 20 with blisters on his right middle finger. For those keeping track, it's the same issue that has had Sanchez on and off the disabled list pretty much all season long. It's looking more and more like this will be a lost season for Sanchez. Fantasy owners should not rely on any production from him over the season's last two months.

Sanchez (blister) went through some light towel work prior to Monday's game, but it remains unclear when he'll be able to resume throwing off a mound, Gregor Chisholm of MLB.com reports.

Sanchez (blister) was placed on the 10-day DL on Saturday.

Sanchez, who's flat-ground session was cancelled Friday in favor of a visit from the doctor, will likely require another stint on the disabled list due to his latest blister issue, Gregor Chisholm of MLB.com reports.

Sanchez (finger) will visit a hand specialist Friday, Arden Zwelling of Sportsnet.ca reports.

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Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Aaron Sanchez left his outing against the Red Sox after four innings with continue blister issues on his right middle finger. The blisters continued to cause problems with his command, as he walked five and generated just one swinging strike. It's a recurring issue for the right-hander who has been on the disabled list three separate times because of blister issues on the same finger this year. Sanchez has been dealing with these blister issues for a year and a half, and he's hoping it hardens up so he can pitch again in five days. Fantasy owners shouldn't hold their breath, and don't be surprised if Sanchez requires another DL stint. It's shaping up to be a lost season for Sanchez at this rate. Don't feel compelled to hold onto him in shallow leagues at this point.

Sanchez was forced to exit Wednesday's game against Boston with a blister, Gregor Chisolm of MLB.com reports.

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Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Aaron Sanchez wasn't spectacular in his first start after the All-Star Break, but he got the job done in a rebound effort that pleased fantasy owners. Sanchez was rocked for five earned runs (eight total) over 1 2/3 innings against the Houston Astros last week, but in Detroit against the Tigers on Friday, surrendered only one unearned run over six innings pitched. He allowed seven hits while striking out four and walking none. Of course, more strikeouts would have been nice, but after missing over a month due to blister issues, those should be expected in time. Sanchez should be started with confidence as long as he's healthy.

Sanchez (1-2) pitched six innings, allowing one unearned run on seven hits and two walks while striking out four Tigers in Friday's road win.

Sanchez will start the first game back from the All-Star break on Friday in Detroit, Arden Zwelling of Sportsnet reports.

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The Toronto Blue Jays are wasting no time trying to get starting pitcher Aaron Sanchez back in the swing of things after his return from a blister injury. Sanchez will start Toronto's first game after the All-Star Break in Detroit against the Tigers, a nice matchup for him against a slumping offense. It will be especially welcome after Sanchez's comeback outing against the Houston Astros went about as miserable as could be: he allowed five earned runs (eight total) in 1 2/3 innings pitched. While it was obviously a tough matchup against arguably baseball's best offense, it's still not want you want to see. Regardless, owners should feel comfortable starting Sanchez in Motown immediately after the break.