Montero (groin) was able to run the bases Monday, Shi Davidi of Sportsnet.ca reports.

EDGE Analysis

Assuming Montero doesn't experienced any renewed soreness in the right groin area Tuesday, he'll report to Triple-A Buffalo to begin what's expected to be a one- or two-game rehab assignment. That will put Montero on track to come off the disabled list before the weekend, when the Blue Jays will head back to his old stomping grounds at Wrigley Field to begin a three-game series with the Cubs. Since Russell Martin (oblique) followed Montero to the DL and isn't nearing a return, it's likely that Montero will displace Raffy Lopez as the team's primary backstop once he's activated.

Montero (groin) performed catching drills Sunday and is expected to begin a minor-league rehab assignment of two or three games within the next few days, Mike Wilner of Sportsnet 590 The Fan reports.

EDGE Analysis

Montero was eligible to return from the 10-day disabled list Sunday, and though he hasn't experienced any setbacks with his strained right groin since first hitting the DL, the Blue Jays determined he still needed a little more time to recover. Once Montero completes the rehab assignments and gets activated, he could immediately step in as the Blue Jays' primary starter behind the plate with the club's top option, Russell Martin (oblique) on the DL with an injury of his own.

Montero (groin) took batting practice and participated in catching drills Friday, Ben Nicholson-Smith of Sportsnet.ca reports.

EDGE Analysis

The big news here is that Montero was able to undergo the stress on his legs of catching drills, a signal that he should be close to returning. He is eligible to return as quickly as Sunday's series finale against the Cubs, but the organization has remained quiet on whether or not he'll be able to return in the minimum time. If not against Chicago, his return should come sometime during the following series against Tampa Bay.

Montero (groin) went through batting practice prior to Wednesday's game against the Yankees, Ben Nicholson-Smith of Sportsnet.ca reports.

EDGE Analysis

With Montero's strained right groin improving with each passing day, he'll attempt to start running again by the weekend, which may be one of the final hurdles he'll need to clear before starting what will likely be a brief rehab assignment in the minors. The Blue Jays expect to activate him from the disabled list shortly after Aug. 12, when he's first eligible to return.

Montero (groin) was placed on the disabled list Friday, Ben Nicholson-Smith of Sportsnet reports.

EDGE Analysis

The veteran backstop suffered the injury Wednesday, and after the team checked back on his status following Thursday's off-day, Toronto has sent him to the DL. Raffy Lopez, who slashed .293/.368/.551 at Triple-A, has been recalled to provide catching depth behind Russell Martin.

Montero was removed from Wednesday's game against the White Sox with a right groin strain, Gregor Chisholm of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Montero was pulled after awkwardly trying to handle a pitch in the dirt from J.A. Happ during the seventh inning. This injury could warrant a trip on the DL, depending on the severity of Montero's strain. In that case, Raffy Lopez or Michael Ohlman could be recalled to back up Russell Martin while Montero is out.

Montero exited Wednesday's contest in the seventh inning with an apparent groin injury, Mike Wilner of Sportsnet 590 The Fan reports.

EDGE Analysis

Although there hasn't been much information on Montero's exit, the catcher was seemed to tweak his groin while attempting to smother a ball in the dirt. The club will likely release details on his condition following the ending of Wednesday's game. Russell Martin replaced Montero in the field.

Montero will start behind the plate and bat seventh Sunday against Detroit.

EDGE Analysis

Montero will slide in to give Russell Martin a routine rest day. Since making his Jays debut on July 5, the reserve catcher is 0-for-10 with a walk and three strikeouts.

Montero is starting behind the plate and batting seventh Wednesday against the Yankees.

EDGE Analysis

It will be Montero's Blue Jay debut after the veteran catcher was acquired from the Cubs last week. The lefty likely slots into a backup role behind regular starter Russell Martin, but could earn additional playing time thanks to his .286 batting average and .805 OPS this season. Marco Estrada will serve as his battery mate on the mound Wednesday.

Montero was moved to the active roster prior to Tuesday's game against the Yankees, Mike Wilner of Sportsnet 590 The Fan reports.

EDGE Analysis

Montero will swap places with backup catcher Luke Maile, who was placed on the 10-day disabled list with right knee inflammation. Prior to suffering the injury, Maile had been picking up a couple starts per week behind No. 1 catcher Russell Martin, but given his more extensive experience and superior offensive skills, Montero could be in store for a slightly larger chunk of the timeshare behind the plate than Maile had enjoyed.