Blue Jays reliever Frank Francisco will likely miss the start of the season after being diagnosed with tightness in his right pectoral muscle and inflammation in his right biceps muscle.
Francisco received the news after visiting Dr. James Andrews in Alabama. Dr. Andrews confirmed that there is no structural damage.
"He'll start with a throwing program on Sunday," manager John Farrell said. "It looks like right now he will not be ready to go at the start of the season. We'll have a better read on that once he gets back into the throwing program."
Francisco was acquired from Texas in an offseason trade for catcher Mike Napoli.
Last season with the Rangers, Francisco went 6-4 with a 3.76 ERA and two saves.
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