The Blue Jays placed Erik Swanson on the 15-day injured list.

Fantasy Impact

Swanson is dealing with a right median nerve entrapment. He resumed throwing last week, so he shouldn't miss too much time in the season.

Erik Swanson (forearm) began a throwing program Wednesday and felt good, per Blue Jays manager John Schneider, kicking off a gradual recovery from nerve entrapment.

Fantasy Impact

Swanson’s Wednesday throwing session, his first since a right forearm median nerve issue, starts a slow ramp-up, landing him on the Blue Jays’ 15-day IL for at least April. His return delays. Fantasy managers in deep dynasty leagues should stash him, expecting the 31-year-old’s relief skills to bolster Toronto’s bullpen by May or June if rehab progresses steadily in 2025.

Blue Jays manager John Schneider said Tuesday that Erik Swanson (forearm) will start a throwing program Wednesday or Thursday, per team updates, after a nerve issue sidelined him.

Fantasy Impact

Swanson’s “accelerated ramp-up” begins Wednesday or Thursday, per Schneider’s Tuesday update, but his right forearm nerve entrapment likely keeps him out through April for Toronto. His return timeline stretches ahead. Fantasy managers in deeper leagues should stash him, expecting his reliable relief arm to bolster the Blue Jays’ bullpen by May if his recovery progresses smoothly.

Erik Swanson has been diagnosed with a median nerve entrapment in his right forearm and will pause throwing for a few days, per team updates.

Fantasy Impact

Swanson’s recurring forearm issue now has a name, but his return timeline remains uncertain. Set to start the season on the 15-day injured list, fantasy managers should hold off on rostering him until recovery clarity emerges.

Erik Swanson (forearm/elbow) will consult Dr. Keith Meister in Texas on Thursday, per team reports.

Fantasy Impact

Swanson’s spring has been hampered by forearm and elbow trouble—labeled “recurring” by John Schneider, Thursday’s checkup aims to clarify the issue, but he’s likely headed for the IL to start 2025 either way. Fantasy managers in deeper leagues can stash him lightly; his relief value hinges on a quick diagnosis and recovery.