Atkins: Sanchez could return before AS break

The Toronto Blue Jays 24-year-old ace threw off the mound for the first time since May 19 on Friday, and assuming the session went well, Blue Jays GM Ross Atkins said a return for Sanchez prior to the All-Star break is a possibility.

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Aaron Sanchez , The Canadian Press

The Toronto Blue Jays could have their ace back before the All-Star break.

Aaron Sanchez threw 25 pitches off the mound Friday, his first time since May 19, and assuming the session went well, Blue Jays GM Ross Atkins said a return for the 24-year-old prior to the All-Star break is a possibility.

Aaron Sanchez took mound today for 1st time since May 19. Assuming pen session went well, Ross Atkins says return prior to AS break possible
— Scott Mitchell (@ScottyMitchTSN) June 16, 2017

Sanchez threw 25 pitches in his bullpen session today. Plan is for him to travel to Texas with the team.
— Scott Mitchell (@ScottyMitchTSN) June 16, 2017

Hampered with finger and nail problems all season, Sanchez has made just five starts this season, compiling a 3.33 earned run average and 18 strikeouts in 24.1 innings.

Sanchez has been on the disabled list since May 20.

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Atkins: Sanchez could return before AS break

The Toronto Blue Jays 24-year-old ace threw off the mound for the first time since May 19 on Friday, and assuming the session went well, Blue Jays GM Ross Atkins said a return for Sanchez prior to the All-Star break is a possibility.