Latos has been officially called up for Friday's start against the Angels.

EDGE Analysis

Latos has a 1.00 ERA in two starts at Triple-A, but he has been shaky, as he has allowed seven hits and six walks over nine innings for Buffalo. He hasn't posted an ERA below 4.80 since 2014 with the Reds, when he posted a 3.25 ERA over 102.1 innings. Latos is only 29, but it's hard to imagine him rediscovering that form in 2017.

Latos has been confirmed as Toronto's starter Friday against the Angels, Sportsnet's Ben Nicholson-Smith reports.

EDGE Analysis

This had been presumed for most of the week, and Latos will indeed take the ball against Alex Meyer and the Halos. He has a 1.00 ERA, 1.44 WHIP and 9:6 K:BB in nine innings (two starts) at Triple-A this season, but nothing in his recent history suggests he'll have any kind of sustained success against big-league hitters. Aaron Sanchez (finger) is hopeful he can return next week, so this could just be a spot start for Latos.

Latos is a leading candidate to make a start Friday or Saturday against the Angels, Joel Sherman of the New York Post reports.

EDGE Analysis

The Blue Jays need starters for both of those days while J.A. Happ (elbow) and Aaron Sanchez (finger) are spending time on the disabled list, and it appears that the veteran Latos' performance at Triple-A has been good enough to warrant a callup. Thus far, the right-hander has only allowed one earned run in two starts for Buffalo, so if he does get brought up to the big leagues, he'll look to carry that success into a road start against either Tyler Skaggs or Jesse Chavez.

Latos informed the Blue Jays that he will remain with the organization and report to Triple-A Buffalo, Sportsnet reports.

EDGE Analysis

After learning he wouldn't make the Opening Day roster, the veteran right-hander had to decide whether he wanted to stick around or look elsewhere for a big-league job. On Monday, Latos informed the Jays that he's willing to report to Buffalo where he'll provide the organization with depth at starting pitcher. The 29-year-old was second on the club with 14.2 innings pitched this spring, but allowed a team-high five home runs and eight walks. Latos will likely emerge on the MLB scene at some point in 2017 for a spot start or in a long-relief role, but it won't be enough to earn fantasy relevance.

Latos has been informed that he will not make the Blue Jays' Opening Day roster, Blue Jays play-by-play man Mike Wilner reports.

EDGE Analysis

Latos has struggled throughout the spring, squandering what had looked to be a decent chance at making the roster as a long-relief option. He'll now have the choice to either begin the year at Triple-A or become a free agent, and at this point it's unclear which path the veteran will choose. Latos made 17 big league appearances for the White Sox and Nationals last season, compiling a cumulative 4.89 ERA and 1.49 WHIP across 70.0 innings.

Latos was hammered for five runs on three hits -- including one homer - and three walks while failing to record a strikeout over two innings against the Orioles on Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

Wednesday marked Latos' first start of the spring -- his other two appearances came in relief -- and it was his worst performance yet. Through six Grapefruit League innings, the new Blue Jay has allowed six runs on six hits while walking three and striking out four. He's expected to make the team's bullpen as a long-relief man while possibility taking the hill for a spot start when needed. However, Latos' spring has been a roller coaster ride so far, and the team may opt to send him to Triple-A if the righty struggles to find consistency before April rolls around.

Latos agreed to sign a minor league deal with the Blue Jays that includes an invite to major league camp, John Lott of The Athletic Toronto reports. Latos will earn $1 million if he makes the team and can add $500,000 in incentives.

EDGE Analysis

Inconsistent health, velocity and command have plagued Latos' career, which started out promising but has sunk in the last two years, during which he's spent more time in the bullpen. He could occupy a similar role with Toronto, serving as the top backup plan should this deep rotation need a fill-in. Moving to the AL East and a typically hitter-favorable home park would diminish any excitement, but working with adept catcher Russell Martin could help him get back on track. AL-only fantasy players can take a cheap dice roll on Latos in case he breaks camp, which is a sound bet.

Latos (hamstring) gave up two runs on two hits and a walk while striking out one batter over 1.1 innings Monday against the Marlins. He was charged with the loss.

EDGE Analysis

The appearance was Latos' first since Sept. 12, when he was forced to exit a start due to hamstring tightness. It seems he has turned the page on the hamstring issue, and it's possible Latos could start a game or two before the end of the regular season with NL East already wrapped up, but he didn't do himself any favors with Monday's performance.

Latos left Monday's start with hamstring tightness, and it is not believed to be serious, the Washington Post's Chelsea Janes reports.

EDGE Analysis

He exited after 4.1 innings Monday against the Mets. Latos was pitching well by his standards prior to the cramping in his hamstring, allowing just one run on three hits, although he did issue three walks. It sounds like health would be unlikely to prevent Latos from making another start, but he could be squeezed out if the Nationals deem Joe Ross (shoulder) ready to return to the rotation this weekend.

Latos was forced to leave Monday's start against the Mets after 4.1 innings with an apparent leg injury, CSN Mid-Atlantic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Latos was pitching very well in a spot start for the injured Stephen Strasburg. He allowed one run on three hits and three walks over 4.1 innings and needed just 68 pitches for those 13 outs. It's unclear how serious this injury is, but we'll monitor his status. Consider him day-to-day for now.