Bowden Francis

Bowden Francis threw his first side session on Monday.

Fantasy Impact

Francis said he "is doing alright." He'll likely throw another side session or two before he makes the next step.

Bowden Francis began playing flat-ground catch from 60-90 feet in Florida on Friday.

Fantasy Impact

Francis was shut down after receiving a cortisone shot last week. He'll likely continue to play catch until he is cleared to return to the mound.

Bowden Francis received a cortisone injection in his injured shoulder.

Fantasy Impact

Francis will be shut down from throwing for the next few days. There should be an update provided on his status next week.

The Blue Jays placed Bowden Francis on the 15-day injured list.

Fantasy Impact

Francis will miss at least the next couple of weeks with a right shoulder impingement following his recent struggles. He'll likely miss at least two turns through the rotation.

Bowden Francis allowed two earned runs on one hit and three walks while striking out four over 3 2/3 innings in Saturday's loss to the Phillies.

Fantasy Impact

The right-hander has struggled to miss opposing bats, allowing three or more runs in five of his last eight starts for the Blue Jays. After yesterday’s performance, Francis now has a 6.05 ERA and 1.53 WHIP to go with a 2-8 record across 14 starts this season.