Sawchenko was placed on waivers Sunday for the purpose of assignment to AHL Abottsford.
Sawchenko signed a one-year, two-way contract with Vancouver on Saturday.
Sawchenko will defend the cage Thursday in Los Angeles, Curtis Pashelka of The San Jose Mercury News reports Wednesday.
Sawchenko surrendered two goals on eight shots in relief of Alex Stalock in Saturday's 8-0 loss to the Predators.
Sawchenko will guard the road goal Sunday versus the Ducks, Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now reports.
Sawchenko is on the ice for practice Wednesday, indicating he's been recalled by the Sharks, Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now reports.
Sawchenko was recalled by San Jose on Saturday, Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now reports.
Sawchenko was demoted to AHL San Jose from the active roster Wednesday.
Sawchenko was promoted from the taxi squad to the active roster Saturday.
Sawchenko was reassigned to the taxi squad Thursday, per CapFriendly.