April 28, 2025
Toronto Blue Jays relief pitcher
Erik Swanson (forearm) is slated to report to Low-A Dunedin on Tuesday to begin a rehab assignment. The right-hander has been sidelined at the start of the campaign due to carpal tunnel syndrome in his forearm. However, Swanson has progressed well and is nearing his return to the major leagues. Fantasy managers should pay close attention to his status during his rehab assignment, as he could be cleared to return to Toronto sometime next week. Last summer, the 31-year-old had a disappointing campaign as he posted a 5.03 ERA with a 1.27 WHIP across 39 1/3 innings of work. However, he was an effective reliever during the 2022 and 2023 seasons. During this time frame, Swanson logged 120 1/3 innings to the tune of a 2.39 ERA and a stellar 1.01 WHIP. During this stint, he was deployed as the setup man in Toronto, as he tallied 43 holds. When cleared to return, he should have a similar high-leverage role in the bullpen.
--Andy Smith - RotoBallerSource: Shi Davidi
April 25, 2025
Toronto Blue Jays right-handed reliever
Erik Swanson (elbow) threw 16 pitches and recorded four outs in an extended spring game on Friday, while righty
Ryan Burr (shoulder) is scheduled to throw off a mound on Saturday, according to Sportsnet's Shi Dividi. Swanson is attempting to recover from carpal tunnel in his right elbow, but he appears to be making good progress and could be back with the Blue Jays as soon as next week once he begins an official rehab assignment. Burr is recovering from right-shoulder inflammation that dates back to the start of spring training, but he resumed throwing bullpen sessions on April 12 and could be cleared to go on a short rehab assignment sooner than later. Both Swanson and Burr will bolster Toronto's bullpen when they are ready, but they aren't really on the fantasy radar.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: Sportsnet.ca - Shi Davidi
April 4, 2025
Toronto Blue Jays relief pitcher
Erik Swanson (forearm) threw his first bullpen session on Friday since receiving a cortisone injection. Swanson opened the campaign on the 15-day injured list due to carpal tunnel syndrome in his right forearm. While he is still several weeks away from a return, this is a good sign to see him throwing on the mound. Last season, Swanson was only able to log 39 1/3 innings of work and held a high 5.03 ERA with a 1.27 WHIP. However, during the 2022 and 2023 campaigns, Swanson was a valuable high-leverage option in the bullpen. In 2022, Swanson enjoyed a career season, posting a stellar 1.68 ERA and 0.90 WHIP while tallying 14 holds. In 2023, Swanson tallied 29 holds across 66 2/3 innings of work. When healthy, he will be a viable target in leagues that reward holds.
--Andy Smith - RotoBallerSource: Shi Davidi
March 14, 2025
Toronto Blue Jays right-hander
Erik Swanson (forearm) has been diagnosed with a "median nerve entrapment" in his right forearm. His MRI exam showed no structural damage, but he received a cortisone injection and will back off from throwing for a couple of days. There's no timetable for when the 31-year-old veteran will be cleared to pitch in games again, but all things considered, it's positive news. He is fully expected to begin the regular season on the injured list, but perhaps Swanson will be able to make his 2025 debut at some point in April if he can resume throwing sooner than later. Swanson had a disappointing 5.03 ERA, 1.27 WHIP and 37:14 K:BB in 39 1/3 relief innings in 2024 in his second year in Toronto and was even sent to the minors for a bit. He had a 2.60 ERA and 1.03 WHIP with eight saves in three prior seasons, though, so if he can get healthy, he could easily bounce back as a late-inning setup man for Toronto.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: MLB.com - Keegan Matheson
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