Clippard (pectoral) had his contract purchased from Triple-A Columbus on Thursday, Matt Gelb of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Clippard missed the first few weeks of the season while recovering from a strained pectoral, but he's been cleared to join the big-league bullpen after completing a trio of minor-league rehab appearances with no issues, allowing one run on two hits while striking out four across three innings. The veteran right-hander made 73 appearances for the Blue Jays last season, compiling a 3.67 ERA and 85 strikeouts in 68.2 innings of work.

Clippard (pectoral) will join Triple-A Columbus to continue his rehab work, Zack Meisel of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Clippard has been throwing off a mound at extended spring training for almost two weeks and is now ready for minor-league games. The 34-year-old will likely need numerous appearances in order to prove his major-league readiness to the Indians.

Clippard (pectoral) threw a bullpen session Wednesday, Mandy Bell of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Wednesday's session marked Clippard's first bullpen since being shut down in mid-March with a pectoral strain. The veteran right-hander will need to build back up following his shutdown period, so he's still a ways away from returning.

Clippard (pectoral) will be shut down from baseball activities for three-to-four weeks, longer than the originally reported 10-to-14 days.

EDGE Analysis

Clippard will still need to ramp back up following that shutdown period, so his season debut is unlikely to come earlier than late April. There's no guarantee that he'll be on the Indians' roster at that point, as he's only with the team as a non-roster invitee.

The Nationals announced Friday that Clippard (pectoral) will be shut down from throwing for 10-to-14 days, Paul Hoynes of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.

EDGE Analysis

Clippard exited last Saturday's game with right pectoral tightness and resumed throwing Wednesday, but apparently aggravated the issue. The 34-year-old joined the Indians on a minor-league deal that has an opt-out on March 20 should he not be on the major-league roster, so the team will look to reach an altered agreement to help keep him in the organization. Clippard is likely looking at a return in mid-April.

Clippard feels better Wednesday after he was pulled from Saturday's game with pectoral tightness, T.J. Zuppe of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Clippard will throw Wednesday and could return to game action shortly should the session go well. He'll need to return soon if he's to make the Indians' Opening Day roster.

Clippard left Saturday's game against the Rockies with pectoral tightness, Mandy Bell of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Clippard appeared to be in pain immediately after throwing a breaking ball and left with the team's training staff. It's not yet clear how serious the injury is, but any significant loss of time could put a dent in his chances of making the Indians' roster.

Clippard agreed to a minor-league contract with the Indians on Wednesday that includes an invitation to spring training, Jon Heyman of FancredSports.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

According to Heyman, Clippard will earn $1.75 million if he makes the big-league roster and can add $1 million to his total if he reaches certain incentives. The right-hander spent 2018 with the Blue Jays, compiling a 3.67 ERA and 85:23 K:BB in 68.2 innings of work. His numbers suggest the 34-year-old still has something left in the tank, though he likely wouldn't be in contention for save opportunities if he does manage to crack the Opening Day roster.

Clippard will serve as the opener for Thursday's matchup against the Mariners, Shi Davidi of Sportsnet.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Clippard has been used 53 times in relief this season, so he isn't expected to throw more than an inning or two. He's posted a 3.73 ERA and 1.14 WHIP with 59 strikeouts over 50.2 innings this season. The Blue Jays are approaching Thursday's series opener as a bullpen day.

Clippard struck out one during a perfect inning Sunday against the Orioles as he collected the save.

EDGE Analysis

Clippard managed to turn it around in his most recent appearance, after blowing two consecutive saves. He's failed to convert on six save opportunities throughout the 2018 campaign, and he's posted a 3.61 ERA and 1.12 WHIP with 56 strikeouts over 47.1 innings. Clippard figures to maintain his role as the stand-in closer until Roberto Osuna returns from a suspension.