Blue Jays' Aaron Loup: Close to returning to Blue Jays

Loup (elbow) seems to be close to returning from the disabled list, Gregor Chisholm of MLB.com reports.

Analysis:

Manager John Gibbons hinted at Loup's return Wednesday, saying that he could be the player who joins the roster when the Blue Jays decide to go back to a seven-man bullpen. The left-hander hasn't allowed a run in two rehab appearances with Triple-A Buffalo, so he seems to be back in good health. There hasn't been any official move yet, but there is some speculation that Loup could be activated within the next few days.