Buchholz (elbow) is expected to open the season on the injured list, Mike Wilner of Sportsnet 590 The Fan reports.

EDGE Analysis

This was expected, as Buchholz is slightly behind schedule after linking up with the Blue Jays in the middle of spring training. The veteran right-hander is scheduled to get up to speed with a few more minor-league appearances before joining the big club in early April.

Buchholz threw two innings in a minor-league game Friday, Shi Davidi of Sportsnet.ca reports.

EDGE Analysis

Buchholz, who signed a one-year contract with the Blue Jays earlier in the month, fired 30 pitches in what was his first game action of spring. The right-hander isn't expected to be ready for the start of the season -- he's scheduled to make at least a couple of more minor-league starts before joining the big club -- but he could join Toronto's rotation in early April if everything goes as planned.

Buchholz signed a contract with the Blue Jays on Thursday, Mark Feinsand of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Specifics regarding the deal remain unclear at the moment. Assuming Buchholz is healthy -- his 2018 campaign was cut short due to a strained flexor mass in his right elbow, though no surgery was required -- the right-hander should have a good chance to earn a spot in the team's Opening Day rotation. He posted a 2.01 ERA, 1.04 WHIP and 81:22 K:BB across 98.1 innings (16 starts) with the Diamondbacks last season.

Buchholz (elbow) will have a PRP injection in his flexor mass and won't require surgery, Zach Buchanan of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

The 34-year-old has been shut down for the year with flexor strain in his right elbow but seems to have avoided the worst-case scenario. He expects to be ready to pitch again by the start of spring training.

Buchholz (elbow) was placed on the 60-day disabled list with a right elbow flexor strain Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

The move is not a surprising one, as Buchholz had already been ruled out for the year. He did quite well to come back after missing nearly the entirety of the 2017 season, posting a 2.01 ERA in 16 starts, but he'll once again enter the 2019 season with serious injury concerns.

Buchholz (elbow) has a flexor strain in his right elbow according to MRI results, Jody Jackson of FOX Sports Arizona reports.

EDGE Analysis

Buchholz was scratched from Thursday's scheduled start because of right elbow stiffness felt during warmups. Following the diagnosis of a flexor strain, the timetable for his return is unclear, although the next step for Buchholz should be revealed in the near future.

Buchholz (elbow) passed the initial strength tests administered Thursday by the Diamondbacks' medical staff, but he'll still return to Phoenix this weekend to undergo an MRI, Steve Gilbert of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Scheduled to start Thursday's series finale at Coors Field, Buchholz threw about 26 warmup pitches before complaining of elbow tightness. The injury resulted in him being scratched from the start, forcing the Diamondbacks to get by with an impromptu bullpen day to cover nine innings. While it doesn't sound as though Buchholz is dealing with any structural damage to his elbow, the MRI should provide a more formal diagnosis of his condition. Buchholz is uncertain to make his next turn through the rotation, which falls Tuesday at home against the Cubs.

Buchholz was scratched from Thursday's start with right elbow stiffness, FOX Sports Arizona reports.

EDGE Analysis

Buchholz has been relatively healthy for most of the 2018 season aside from a month-long stay on the DL due to an oblique injury in July, but he's dealt with various elbow issues in the past, which makes his removal from Thursday's outing concerning to say the least. He will likely undergo further testing to determine the severity of this injury, after which a better gauge of his status should come to light.

Buchholz was scratched from his start against the Rockies on Thursday prior to the bottom of the first inning, Steve Gilbert of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

There was no sign of Buchholz's absence until he failed to come out for the first inning of the contest, as the Diamondbacks official Twitter account released a statement, "Matt Koch is starting today's game in place of Clay Buchholz. We'll pass along updates as we have them." There will be an update on Buchholz's status within the next couple hours.

Buchholz allowed one earned run on four hits and two walks while striking out four across across five innings on Sunday against the Dodgers. He did not factor into the decision.

EDGE Analysis

Buchholz allowed only a solo home run to Max Muncy and managed to work out of trouble in both the fourth and fifth innings to put together another successful outing. He has recorded four consecutive starts in which he has allowed one or fewer earned runs, dropping his ERA to 2.05 across 92 innings. Though he's managed only 7.3 K/9, Buchholz has remained effective by limiting both walks (2.0 BB/9) and home runs (0.9 HR/9).