4:34 PM - Bowden Francis (TOR) (shoulder) received a cortisone shot recently and will be shut down from throwing for "a few more days," Ben Nicholson-Smith of Sportsnet.ca reports.

3:10 PM - Bowden Francis (TOR) Blue Jays placed Francis on the 15-day injured list Tuesday due to a right shoulder impingement.

6:01 PM - Bowden Francis (TOR) Jays manager John Schneider said Monday that Francis is slated for now to make his next scheduled start this weekend in Philadelphia, Ben Nicholson-Smith of Sportsnet.ca reports.

6:08 PM - Bowden Francis (TOR) (2-8) took the loss against the Twins on Sunday, allowing four runs on five hits and five walks while striking out two across 3.1 innings.

7:55 AM - Bowden Francis (TOR) (2-7) took the loss Tuesday against the Phillies, allowing seven runs (six earned) on seven hits and two walks while striking out two in 1.2 innings.

5:57 PM - Bowden Francis (TOR) left Thursday's 7-6 victory over the Padres with a no-decision, throwing four innings and allowing three hits, two runs and three walks with four strikeouts.

5:14 PM - Bowden Francis (TOR) (2-5) took the loss Sunday against the Guardians, allowing four runs on six hits and a walk over 4.1 innings. He struck out two.

8:23 AM - Bowden Francis (TOR) (2-4) took the loss Tuesday against the Red Sox, allowing seven runs on eight hits while striking out one over three innings of work.

7:07 PM - Bowden Francis (TOR) (1-2) took the loss against the Orioles on Saturday. He allowed five runs on four hits and two walks while striking out five across 5.2 innings.

4:18 PM - Bowden Francis (TOR) will not make his scheduled start Friday against the Orioles, as the game has been postponed due to rain.

4:31 PM - Bowden Francis (TOR) (1-1) took the loss Sunday versus the Mets, allowing two runs on six hits and two walks over 5.1 innings. He struck out six.

12:47 PM - Bowden Francis (TOR) gave up one run on three hits and two walks over 5.1 innings in Thursday's Grapefruit League game against the Rays. He struck out four.

10:34 AM - Bowden Francis (TOR) whose scheduled start Monday against the Tigers was rained out, will follow Max Scherzer in Tuesday's Grapefruit League game, Shi Davidi of Sportsnet.ca reports.

10:22 AM - Bowden Francis (TOR) came away with a no-decision in Tuesday's 6-5 extra-inning loss to the Red Sox, allowing three hits and a walk over five scoreless innings. He struck out four.

7:31 AM - Bowden Francis (TOR) (8-5) took the loss against the Rangers on Wednesday, allowing two runs on five hits and one walk over six innings. He struck out six.

8:07 PM - Bowden Francis (TOR) allowed one run on one hit and walk over eight innings Wednesday in a no-decision against the Mets. He struck out one.

7:29 PM - Bowden Francis (TOR) (8-4) took the loss Tuesday against the Phillies, allowing three runs on six hits over six innings. He struck out six.

6:28 AM - Bowden Francis (TOR) (8-3) picked up the win over the Red Sox on Thursday, allowing one hit over seven shutout innings while striking out five.

6:19 PM - Bowden Francis (TOR) (6-3) allowed three hits and struck out seven without walking a batter over seven shutout innings to earn the win over the Cubs on Sunday.

10:42 AM - Bowden Francis (TOR) came away with a no-decision in Wednesday's 7-3 loss to the Orioles, giving up two runs on three hits and a walk over five innings. He struck out seven.

4:32 PM - Bowden Francis (TOR) is listed as the Blue Jays' scheduled starting pitcher for Wednesday's home game against the Orioles, Shi Davidi of Sportsnet.ca reports.

6:57 PM - Bowden Francis (TOR) Blue Jays recalled Francis from Triple-A Buffalo on Monday, Ben Nicholson-Smith of Sportsnet.ca reports.

4:35 PM - Bowden Francis (TOR) will be called up from Triple-A Buffalo to start Game 2 of Monday's doubleheader at Baltimore, Arden Zwelling of Sportsnet.ca reports.

1:32 PM - Bowden Francis (TOR) is likely to get a start during Monday's doubleheader versus the Orioles, Ben Nicholson-Smith of Sportsnet.ca reports.

12:40 PM - Bowden Francis (TOR) Blue Jays optioned Francis to Triple-A Buffalo on Sunday, Keegan Matheson of MLB.com reports.

12:55 PM - Bowden Francis (TOR) tossed 3.2 innings out of the bullpen in Friday's 7-1 loss to the Guardians, giving up two unearned runs on two hits and two walks while striking out four.

4:11 PM - Bowden Francis (TOR) is a candidate to start or serve in a bulk relief role Saturday against the Guardians, Arden Zwelling of Sportsnet.ca reports.

2:46 PM - Bowden Francis (TOR) Blue Jays activated Francis (forearm) from the 15-day injured list Tuesday, Ben Nicholson-Smith of Sportsnet.ca reports.

6:53 PM - Bowden Francis (TOR) (forearm) is likely to be activated from the 15-day injured list and pitch in some capacity Tuesday versus the Orioles, Ben Nicholson-Smith of Sportsnet.ca reports.

4:24 PM - Bowden Francis (TOR) (forearm) is one of the options the Blue Jays are considering as the rotation replacement for Alek Manoah (elbow), Ben Nicholson-Smith of Sportsnet.ca reports.

11:12 AM - Bowden Francis (TOR) (forearm) struck out five over 3.2 innings in his rehab outing with Triple-A Syracuse on Tuesday. He gave up one unearned run on one hit and one walk.

12:57 PM - Bowden Francis (TOR) (forearm) will make what's expected to be his final rehab appearance with Triple-A Buffalo on Tuesday, Keegan Matheson of MLB.com reports.

9:46 AM - Bowden Francis (TOR) (forearm) will throw about 45 pitches for Triple-A Buffalo on Wednesday in what's expected to be his final rehab appearance, Shi Davidi of Sportsnet.ca reports.

5:19 PM - Bowden Francis (TOR) (forearm) is scheduled to make a rehab start with Triple-A Buffalo on Saturday, Keegan Matheson of MLB.com reports.

12:18 PM - Bowden Francis (TOR) (forearm) struck out four batters and allowed only one hit over two scoreless innings Tuesday in a rehab appearance for Triple-A Buffalo.

5:56 PM - Bowden Francis (TOR) (forearm) will begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Buffalo on Tuesday, Shi Davidi of Sportsnet.ca reports.

5:33 PM - Bowden Francis (TOR) (forearm) threw a bullpen session Monday and is slated to throw two simulated innings Thursday, Arden Zwelling of Sportsnet.ca reports.

11:57 AM - Bowden Francis (TOR) Blue Jays placed Francis on the 15-day injured list Thursday with right forearm extensor tendinitis.

11:05 AM - Bowden Francis (TOR) (2-2) picked up the win Friday against the Padres, allowing one hit and one walk over two scoreless relief innings. He struck out two.

4:30 PM - Bowden Francis (TOR) was informed Thursday that he has made the Blue Jays' rotation, Arden Zwelling of Sportsnet.ca reports.

4:14 PM - Bowden Francis (TOR) kept rolling Thursday in his Grapefruit League outing versus the Twins, yielding just one unearned run over six innings. He struck out two.

11:38 AM - Bowden Francis (TOR) gave up one run on three hits and a walk over 3.2 innings while striking out five in Thursday's Grapefruit League game against the Tigers.

10:17 AM - Bowden Francis (TOR) struck out three and walked one over 2.1 scoreless, no-hit innings during Saturday's Grapefruit League game against Atlanta.

12:32 PM - Bowden Francis (TOR) could be the favorite to step into the fifth starter role for the Blue Jays if Alek Manoah (shoulder) isn't ready for Opening Day, Keegan Matheson of MLB.com reports.

4:30 PM - Bowden Francis (TOR) Blue Jays are building up Francis to serve as a starter, Keegan Matheson of MLB.com reports.

2:51 PM - Bowden Francis (TOR) was optioned to Triple-A Buffalo on Friday, Ben Nicholson-Smith of Sportsnet.ca reports.

7:49 PM - Bowden Francis (TOR) picked up the save Sunday against the Reds. He allowed one run on two hits and zero walks while striking out four over three innings.

12:22 PM - Bowden Francis (TOR) recalled Francis from Triple-A Buffalo on Thursday.

6:55 PM - Bowden Francis (TOR) Blue Jays optioned Francis to Triple-A Buffalo on Tuesday.

4:42 PM - Bowden Francis (TOR) was recalled from Triple-A Buffalo on Monday.

9:38 AM - Bowden Francis (TOR) Blue Jays optioned Francis to Triple-A Buffalo on Monday.

10:01 AM - Bowden Francis (TOR) (1-0) was credited with the win in Wednesday's 6-1 victory over the Giants, allowing one run on four hits over four innings. He struck out two without walking a batter.

2:58 PM - Bowden Francis (TOR) Blue Jays recalled Francis from Triple-A Buffalo on Saturday.

4:05 PM - Bowden Francis (TOR) Blue Jays optioned Francis to Triple-A Buffalo on Monday.

4:58 PM - Bowden Francis (TOR) recalled Francis from Triple-A Buffalo on Tuesday.

10:42 AM - Bowden Francis (TOR) optioned Francis to Triple-A Buffalo on Sunday.

3:41 PM - Bowden Francis (TOR) Blue Jays selected Francis' contract from Triple-A Buffalo on Tuesday.

9:34 PM - Bowden Francis (TOR) was outrighted to Triple-A Buffalo on Saturday.

5:44 PM - Bowden Francis (TOR) was optioned to Triple-A Buffalo on Sunday.

1:58 PM - Bowden Francis (TOR) was recalled by the Blue Jays on Saturday.

12:36 PM - Bowden Francis (TOR) is expected to rejoin the Blue Jays on Saturday, Kaitlyn McGrath of The Athletic reports.

5:26 PM - Bowden Francis (TOR) was optioned to Triple-A Buffalo on Friday.

10:16 AM - Bowden Francis (TOR) pitched 0.2 scoreless innings during Wednesday's 7-1 loss to the Red Sox. He struck out one and didn't record a walk.

6:42 PM - Bowden Francis (TOR) was called up by the Blue Jays on Monday.

3:29 PM - Bowden Francis (TOR) Blue Jays optioned Francis to their minor-league camp Monday, Hazel Mae of Sportsnet reports.