4:51 PM - A.J. Cole (Tor) (oblique) was reinstated from the 60-day injured list Monday and outrighted to Triple-A Buffalo.

4:46 PM - A.J. Cole (Tor) (oblique) has been sent to Triple-A Buffalo to begin a rehab assignment, Mitch Bannon of SI.com reports.

6:42 PM - A.J. Cole (Tor) (oblique) has begun throwing bullpen sessions, Arden Zwelling of Sportsnet.ca reports.

3:14 PM - A.J. Cole (Tor) (neck) was transferred to the 60-day injured list Saturday, Mitch Bannon of SI.com reports.

6:12 PM - A.J. Cole (Tor) (neck) was placed on the 10-day injured list Wednesday.

5:26 PM - A.J. Cole (Tor) is dealing with a sore neck and is day-to-day, Arden Zwelling of Sportsnet.ca reports.

11:30 PM - A.J. Cole (Tor) allowed one walk but fired a scoreless ninth inning to earn the save Wednesday against the Braves.

4:31 PM - A.J. Cole (Tor) contract was selected by the Blue Jays on Saturday.

8:06 PM - A.J. Cole (Tor) signed a minor-league contract with the Blue Jays on Friday, Bob Nightengale of USA Today reports.

11:04 PM - A.J. Cole (Tor) (3-0) tossed a scoreless fifth inning to become the pitcher of record in Toronto's 14-1 victory over the Yankees on Wednesday. He walked one and struck out one.

9:03 AM - A.J. Cole (Tor) (2-0) recorded the win during the first game of Friday's doubleheader against the Red Sox, walking one batter in a scoreless sixth inning.

9:39 PM - A.J. Cole (Tor) allowed one hit but recorded the final out in the second game of the Blue Jays' doubleheader against the Phillies on Thursday to earn the save.

9:47 PM - A.J. Cole (Tor) allowed one unearned run on two hits over 1.2 innings in Sunday's loss to the Rays. He was charged with a blown save.

11:31 PM - A.J. Cole (Tor) will be a part of the Blue Jays' 60-man roster.

3:22 PM - A.J. Cole (Tor) Charlie Montoyo said Wednesday that Cole (shoulder) is a candidate for both the Blue Jays' rotation as well as the club's late-inning mix, Kaitlyn McGrath of The Athletic reports.

2:13 PM - A.J. Cole (Tor) (shoulder) agreed to a minor-league deal with the Blue Jays on Monday which includes an invite to spring training, Shi Davidi of Sportsnet.ca reports.

12:27 PM - A.J. Cole (Cle) (shoulder) was transferred to the 60-day injured list Sunday, Mandy Bell of MLB.com reports.

9:54 PM - A.J. Cole (Cle) was placed on the 10-day injured list Saturday with a right shoulder impingement, Zack Meisel of The Athletic reports.

1:48 PM - A.J. Cole (Cle) was recalled by the Indians on Saturday, Paul Hoynes of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.

8:03 PM - A.J. Cole (Cle) was reassigned to minor-league camp Wednesday, Paul Hoynes of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.

3:00 PM - A.J. Cole (Cle) cleared waivers Monday and will remain in the Indians' organization.

5:40 PM - A.J. Cole (Cle) was claimed by the Indians on Friday.

3:33 PM - A.J. Cole (NYY) was designated for assignment by the Yankees on Friday to make room for new signing Troy Tulowitzki.

7:08 AM - A.J. Cole (NYY) (neck) was activated from the 10-day DL on Tuesday.

7:21 PM - A.J. Cole (NYY) (neck) will be reinstated from the disabled list Tuesday, Marc Carig of The Athletic New York reports.

9:23 AM - A.J. Cole (NYY) (neck) made a rehab start for Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on Wednesday. He retired none of the five batters he faced and was charged with three runs on three hits and two walks.

6:38 AM - A.J. Cole (NYY) was put on the 10-day DL due to a neck strain.

11:19 AM - A.J. Cole (NYY) won't open for the Yankees on Monday when the club resumes its May 15 suspended game against the Nationals, Lindsey Adler of The Athletic New York reports.

5:34 AM - A.J. Cole (NYY) is the top candidate to take the hill for the Yankees on Monday when they resume their game with the Nationals that was suspended due to rain May 15, Sweeny Murti of Sports Radio 66 WFAN reports.

1:46 PM - A.J. Cole (Wsh) was designated for assignment by the Nationals on Friday, Dan Kolko of MASN Sports reports.

5:08 AM - A.J. Cole (Wsh) was credited with his first win of the season in Monday's 8-6 victory over the Mets despite allowing two runs on two hits and a walk in one inning of relief. He struck out one.

1:28 PM - A.J. Cole (Wsh) won't start Monday's game against the Mets, Dan Kolko of MASN Sports reports.

3:21 PM - A.J. Cole (Wsh) allowed two runs on three hits and two walks across 5.1 innings in a no-decision Wednesday against the Braves. He struck out five.

4:50 AM - A.J. Cole (Wsh) (0-1) allowed 10 runs on 10 hits and three walks while taking the loss in Tuesday's start against the Braves. He struck out four.

9:19 AM - A.J. Cole (Wsh) allowed one run on two hits and a walk over four innings while striking out six in Sunday's Grapefruit League game against the Cardinals.

6:22 AM - A.J. Cole (Wsh) is a lock to make the Nationals' Opening Day roster, either as a fifth starter or a long reliever, Mark Zuckerman of MASN Sports reports.

12:28 PM - A.J. Cole (Wsh) (illness) is feeling better after throwing a side session Monday, Chelsea Janes of The Washington Post reports.

12:05 PM - A.J. Cole (Wsh) won't start Monday's game against the Tigers due to an illness, Chelsea Janes of The Washington Post reports.

7:17 AM - A.J. Cole (Wsh) gave up two hits and a walk while striking out three over two shutout innings in Thursday's Grapefruit League game against the Braves.

2:17 PM - A.J. Cole (Wsh) (2-5) allowed three runs on seven hits and two walks while striking out five over five innings in a losing effort against the Dodgers on Saturday.

2:00 PM - A.J. Cole (Wsh) is listed as the Nationals' probable starter for Saturday's game against the Dodgers, Mark Zuckerman of MASN Sports reports.

11:51 AM - A.J. Cole (Wsh) was recalled from Triple-A Syracuse and confirmed as the starting pitcher for Monday's game against the Marlins, Mark Zuckerman of MASN Sports reports.

2:00 PM - A.J. Cole (Wsh) will be called up from Triple-A Syracuse to start Monday's game in Miami, Jorge Castillo of The Washington Post reports.

9:50 AM - A.J. Cole (Wsh) was optioned to Triple-A Syracuse ahead of the Nationals' doubleheader Sunday against the Mets, Mark Zuckerman of MASNsports.com reports.

1:03 PM - A.J. Cole (Wsh) was recalled from Triple-A Syracuse to start Friday's game against the Mets, Chelsea Janes of The Washington Post reports.

2:00 PM - A.J. Cole (Wsh) will be recalled for a spot start against the Mets on Friday, The Washington Post's Chelsea Janes reports.

12:21 PM - A.J. Cole (Wsh) (1-3) allowed three runs on six hits and three walks over six innings during Sunday's loss to the Giants. He struck out six and was stuck with the loss.

8:13 AM - A.J. Cole (Wsh) (lat) will start the first game of Sunday's doubleheader with the Giants, Mark Zuckerman of MASNsports.com reports.

7:10 AM - A.J. Cole (Wsh) felt his lat tighten up during Tuesday's start, Jamal Collier of MLB.com reports. "For the most part everything felt good," said after the game. "In my fifth inning, I struggled getting over my front side a little bit, so my balls didn't have the sharpness they had in the first four innings."

6:51 PM - A.J. Cole (Wsh) (1-2) allowed four runs on four hits and one walk across five innings in Tuesday's loss to the Marlins. He struck out five.

7:32 AM - A.J. Cole (Wsh) will remain in the Nationals' rotation this week and make his next start Tuesday against the Marlins, Mark Zuckerman of MASNsports.com reports.

8:04 PM - A.J. Cole (Wsh) (1-1) allowed five runs on six hits and four walks while striking out five batters over five innings during Wednesday's loss to Miami.

11:38 AM - A.J. Cole (Wsh) was recalled from Triple-A Syracuse on Wednesday, Jamal Collier of MLB.com reports.

6:54 PM - A.J. Cole (Wsh) will be recalled from Triple-A Syracuse and take the mound for Wednesday's game against the Marlins, Mark Zuckerman of MASNsports.com reports.

6:14 AM - A.J. Cole (Wsh) appears to be the most likely candidate to be called up from Triple-A Syracuse to make a spot start for the Nationals' game Wednesday against the Marlins, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.

8:02 AM - A.J. Cole (Wsh) was sent down to Triple-A Syracuse on Thursday, The Washington Post's Chelsea Janes reports.

6:31 AM - A.J. Cole (Wsh) was recalled from Triple-A Syracuse on Sunday, Dan Kolko of MASN Sports reports.

12:02 PM - A.J. Cole (Wsh) was optioned to Triple-A Syracuse on Friday, Dan Kolko of MASN Sports reports.

3:37 PM - A.J. Cole (Wsh) will be skipped in the rotation, MLB.com's Jamal Collier reports.

3:24 PM - A.J. Cole (Wsh) won't pitch Thursday night against the Orioles due to the game being postponed because of rain, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.

1:21 PM - A.J. Cole (Wsh) will start Thursday against the Orioles, MASN's Mark Zuckerman reports.

6:47 PM - A.J. Cole (Wsh) (1-0) allowed one run on six hits and four walks while striking out two over six innings to earn the win Saturday against the Phillies.

11:57 AM - A.J. Cole (Wsh) will start Saturday's game in Philadelphia.

11:11 AM - A.J. Cole (Wsh) (suspension) will start Saturday against the Phillies, Jorge Castillo of The Washington Post reports.

9:04 PM - A.J. Cole (Wsh) Dusty Baker said Cole is probably going to start Friday's game against the Phillies, Chelsea Janes of the Washington Post reports.

8:21 AM - A.J. Cole (Wsh) was recalled from Triple-A Syracuse on Tuesday, the Washington Post's Chelsea Janes reports.

5:30 AM - A.J. Cole (Wsh) (suspension, triceps) was optioned to Triple-A Syracuse on Wednesday, MLB.com's Jamal Collier reports.

5:52 AM - A.J. Cole (Wsh) (suspension) said his triceps is feeling better, though he hasn't resumed throwing, Mark Zuckerman of MASN Sports reports.

8:02 AM - A.J. Cole (Wsh) (suspension) has been shut down for a few days with triceps soreness, the Washington Post's Chelsea Janes reports.

6:55 AM - A.J. Cole (Wsh) has "tenderness somewhere," which is why his last scheduled Grapefruit League start was skipped, the Washington Post's Chelsea Janes reports.

6:59 AM - A.J. Cole (Wsh) coughed up seven runs on six hits and three walks without striking out a batter in 3.2 innings during Wednesday's Grapefruit League game against the Astros.

4:38 AM - A.J. Cole (Wsh) tossed four no-hit, shutout innings, walking one and striking out two, in Thursday's Grapefruit League game against the Marlins.

4:54 AM - A.J. Cole (Wsh) surrendered four runs (three earned) on six hits and a walk in three innings Friday during a split-squad game against the Marlins.

5:48 AM - A.J. Cole (Wsh) was sitting between 93 and 95 mph with his fastball during his first appearance of the spring Sunday, The Washington Post reports.

11:23 AM - A.J. Cole (Wsh) dropped his appeal of a five-game suspension Saturday, Dan Kolko of MASN Sports reports.

8:14 AM - A.J. Cole (Wsh) is still expected to start Friday's game against the Marlins while he appeals his suspension, CSN Mid-Atlantic's Chase Hughes reports.

2:10 PM - A.J. Cole (Wsh) has been suspended five games and fined an undisclosed amount for intentionally throwing at the Pirates' Jung Ho Kang on Saturday, Chelsea Janes of the Washington Post reports.

5:43 AM - A.J. Cole (Wsh) allowed three runs on a hit and three walks across just 2.2 innings Sunday versus the Pirates. He struck out three.

7:58 PM - A.J. Cole (Wsh) went just four inning against the Marlins on Monday, allowing two runs on four hits and two walks, striking out three. He received no decision

12:12 AM - A.J. Cole (Wsh) lasted just five innings Tuesday against the Mets, giving up three runs on nine hits over five innings in a no decision. He also walked two and struck out six.

9:32 PM - A.J. Cole (Wsh) (1-1) allowed four runs on five hits over five innings in Thursday's loss to the Phillies. He struck out eight without a walk.

9:02 PM - A.J. Cole (Wsh) (1-0) picked up his first big league win Friday, allowing one earned run on three hits and two walks while striking out five over six innings.

2:23 PM - A.J. Cole (Wsh) didn't factor into the decision in Saturday's start versus the Nationals, giving up three earned runs on four hits, three walks and a wild pitch over 5.2 innings. He struck out four.

11:48 AM - A.J. Cole (Wsh) is scheduled to start for Saturday's matchup against Colorado, Chase Hughes of CSN Mid-Atlantic reports.

7:05 PM - A.J. Cole (Wsh) Dusty Baker said Monday that either Cole or Lucas Giolito will be given Stephen Strasburg's (elbow) Saturday start against the Rockies, Mark Zuckerman of MASN reports.

6:08 PM - A.J. Cole (Wsh) (0-1) gave the Nationals seven innings in a loss on Monday, allowing four runs on five hits. He walked two and struck out eight.

9:43 AM - A.J. Cole (Wsh) has been recalled from Triple-A Syracuse to start Monday's game against Baltimore, Chase Hughes of CSN Mid Atlantic reports.

11:36 AM - A.J. Cole (Wsh) was optioned to Triple-A Syracuse on Saturday.

11:20 AM - A.J. Cole (Wsh) Nationals recalled Cole from Triple-A Syracuse on Thursday, CSN's Mark Zuckerman reports.

5:16 AM - A.J. Cole (Wsh) was optioned to Triple-A Syracuse on Friday.

5:32 AM - A.J. Cole (Wsh) added 15 pounds to his lanky frame this offseason after changing his diet, the Washington Post reports.

11:17 AM - A.J. Cole (Wsh) was recalled from Triple-A Syracuse on Thursday.

10:19 AM - A.J. Cole (Wsh) (groin) will start for Triple-A Syracuse on Friday, James Wagner of the Washington Post reports.

8:32 AM - A.J. Cole (Wsh) was removed from Monday's start with Triple-A Syracuse because of groin tightness, James Wagner of the Washington Post reports.