23 Brandon Morrow, SP

Blue Jays starter Brandon Morrow took the mound for the first time since May 5 after back issues pushed him back several times. Morrow may have needed longer.

He didn't report any injury issues with his back, but Morrow took the loss as he allowed two homers and five runs over five innings against the Yankees in New York Saturday.

The starter gave up seven hits and didn't walk a batter with one strikeout. Robinson Cano smacked two homers off him. He threw 75 pitches before leaving and has a 5.16 ERA.

Morrow went eight strong innings his last time out against the Mariners on May 5. The back issue and his poor performance Saturday aren't necessarily linked, but he was figuring things out with 15 Ks over 13 innings in his previous two starts. Morrow will next take the mound Thursday against the Orioles.

Blue Jays pitcher Brandon Morrow (neck, back) was scratched from his scheduled start Wednesday against San Francisco and pushed back to Saturday, Sportsnet reports. Morrow, who has not pitched since May 5 because of lingering back spasms, will be replaced in the rotation by Ramon Ortiz.

The right-hander said the move was strictly precautionary and is no longer bothered by tightness in his neck. Morrow is now scheduled to start on the road against the Yankees, his second outing against the division foe this season. He was tagged for a season-high seven runs (five earned) in his previous outing this season.

Blue Jays starting pitcher Brandon Morrow, who aims to return to the rotation Wednesday against the Giants after being scratched twice since Friday because back and neck stiffness, threw 30 pitches in the bullpen Sunday, according to Sportsnet. Morrow said his bullpen session was smooth and he's made steady improvement in the last two days, but he's not 100 percent yet.

Blue Jays starting pitcher Brandon Morrow, who has been scratched twice since Friday because of back and neck stiffness, said Sunday he's feeling better and confident he will start Wednesday against the Giants, according to Sportsnet. Morrow is slated to throw in the bullpen Sunday.

The Blue Jays announced Saturday that starter Brandon Morrow has been scratched for Sunday's start in Boston, the National Post reports. Morrow hopes to pitch Wednesday.

Morrow already had his original start pushed back two days as he continues to deal with neck and back stiffness. Toronto has taken a wait-and-see approach with Morrow.

It looks as if Chad Jenkins, who was just recalled, could make the start for Morrow Sunday against the Red Sox.