Blue Jays face Guardians as Anthony Santander makes rehab progress

The Toronto Blue Jays continue their series against the Cleveland Guardians on Thursday at Progressive Field. Jose Soriano starts on the mound for the Blue Jays against Tanner Bibee for the Guardians. Outside of the daily lineup, manager John Schneider provided an update on outfielder Anthony Santander, who is currently hitting off live pitching in Florida. The team remains optimistic that Santander could participate in rehab games at the Triple-A level next week, potentially allowing for a return to the roster before the season ends. Looking ahead to the weekend, the Blue Jays have Jameson Taillon, Max Scherzer, and a spot for a Sunday starter lined up against the Kansas City Royals. While social media speculation links Johnny King to the Sunday rotation, the pitcher is currently assigned to New Hampshire and is not on the club's 40-man roster.

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