Shafer (elbow) threw on the field prior to Tuesday's game against Cleveland, Ben Nicholson-Smith of Sportsnet.ca reports.

Thornton was placed on the 10-day injured list with right elbow inflammation.

Shoemaker (knee) anticipates that he'll be ready to resume a throwing program in the coming weeks and believes he'll be free of any restrictions for most of the offseason, Arden Zwelling of Sportsnet.ca reports.

The Blue Jays placed Richard (lat) on the 10-day injured list Sunday, Shi Davidi of Sportsnet.ca reports.

Buchholz (shoulder) will begin long tossing soon, Alexis Brudnicki of MLB.com reports.

Axford (elbow) is throwing long toss without issue, Alexis Brudnicki of MLB.com reports.

Travis (knee) has resumed light baseball activities, Alexis Brudnicki of MLB.com reports.

Merryweather (elbow) is scheduled to throw four innings Saturday for High-A Dunedin, Scott Mitchell of TSN.ca reports.

Triple-A Buffalo placed Paulino on its 7-day injured list Friday with an undisclosed issue, Pat Malacaro of WGR Sports Radio 550 Buffalo reports.

Luciano (elbow) was transferred to the 60-day injured list Monday.

Tepera (elbow) was shifted to the 60-day injured list Thursday.

Groshans is back on the 7-day injured list with Low-A Lansing with a recurrence of general soreness in his left foot.

Groshans went 1-for-4 with a walk, a double, a run scored and an RBI for Low-A Lansing on Friday.