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.