May 8, 2025
A second opinion on Toronto Blue Jays right-handed reliever
Erik Swanson's forearm showed no structural damage, and he was scheduled to throw a bullpen session in Florida on Tuesday. Swanson is hoping that he will throw in some minor-league rehab games by the end of the week at the rookie-level Florida Complex League. The 31-year-old veteran was moved to the 60-day injured list earlier this week after having a setback with his right forearm last week. He's dealing with a median-nerve entrapment but could return to Toronto's bullpen later this month as long as he doesn't suffer another setback on his rehab assignment. Swanson has yet to pitch in 2025 because of his injury, but once he's ready, he'll be looking to rebound from a rough 2024 campaign that saw him post a 5.03 ERA and 1.27 WHIP with 37 K's and 14 walks in 39 1/3 relief innings in his second year in Toronto.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: MLB.com
April 30, 2025
Toronto Blue Jays relief pitcher
Erik Swanson (forearm) is headed back to Toronto to undergo further evaluation. The reliever was set to begin a rehab assignment on Tuesday but was scratched due to a setback. Fantasy managers should pay close attention to his status as the team could opt to slow down his recovery process if his forearm has not fully healed. Swanson has been sidelined with carpal tunnel syndrome in his forearm. Last season, the 31-year-old battled injuries, logging just 39 1/3 innings of work. However, during the 2022 and 2023 seasons, Swanson was a reliable high-leverage option in the Toronto bullpen. During these two years, he held a 2.23 ERA, 1.01 WHIP, and tallied 43 holds. When he does make his season debut, he should reclaim a high-leverage role in the bullpen.
--Andy Smith - RotoBallerSource: Arden Zwelling
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
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