Barger went 2-for-2 with a grand slam during Toronto's 11-4 victory in Game 1 of the World Series against the Dodgers on Friday.

EDGE Analysis

Having already scored three runs in the sixth inning, Toronto was on the verge of taking full control of Friday's contest when Barger entered the game to hit for Davis Schneider. With the bases loaded, Barger slugged a 413-foot home run into center field off Anthony Banda, marking the first pinch hit grand slam in World Series history. The 25-year-old has now gone deep in two of his last three games and is slashing .324/.405/.622 through 42 plate appearances in the postseason.

Barger went 2-for-3 with a home run, a walk and three RBI in Sunday's 6-2 win over Seattle in Game 6 of the ALCS.

EDGE Analysis

Barger got the scoring started in bottom of the second inning, driving in Daulton Varsho on a single. The 25-year-old would later add a two-run home run off Logan Gilbert in the fourth inning, notching his second long ball of the playoffs. Barger is now batting .281 with two home runs, four RBI and three runs scored over 32 at-bats in nine games during the postseason.

Barger is out of the lineup Sunday for Game 2 of the ALDS against the Yankees.

EDGE Analysis

The left-handed-hitting Barger will dodge a matchup with southpaw Max Fried in Game 2. Ernie Clement will slide to third base while Isiah Kiner-Falefa plays second base Sunday.

Barger is not in the lineup for Friday's contest versus the Orioles.

EDGE Analysis

The Blue Jays haven't faced many left-handers lately, but the left-handed-hitting Barger has been out of the lineup each of the last three times they've gone up against a southpaw. George Springer will be in right field and Ernie Clement will play third base Friday versus Trevor Rogers and the Orioles.

Barger is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Yankees.

EDGE Analysis

After starting the last three contests, Barger will hit the bench while the Yankees send southpaw Max Fried to the hill. Barger is slashing just .230/.278/.351 over 79 plate appearances versus lefties on the season.

Barger went 2-for-4 with a home run and four RBI in Wednesday's win over the Reds.

EDGE Analysis

The 25-year-old chased Zack Littell from the game with a two-run blast in the fifth inning, tying the game at 5-5 after the Blue Jays had fallen into an early 5-0 hole. It was Barger's 19th homer of the season but his first since Aug. 10, snapping an 18-game drought in which he'd limped to a .148/.200/.180 slash line with only two RBI.

Barger is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Reds.

EDGE Analysis

Barger started the previous six games but will take a seat Tuesday after going 4-for-22 with a double, two RBI and eight strikeouts during that span. Nathan Lukes will shift to right field, which opens up left field for Davis Schneider.

Barger is not in the lineup for Monday's game against the Twins.

EDGE Analysis

Barger is not dealing with any known injury, so his absence from the lineup for a second straight day appears to be a bit of a reset as he battles through a 5-for-38 slump at the dish. Nathan Lukes will start in right field and bat second for the Blue Jays on Monday.

Barger is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Marlins.

EDGE Analysis

Barger will hit the bench in what appears to be a routine day off after starting six straight games. The 25-year-old is in the midst of a lull at the plate, slashing just .140/.196/.233 with a solo home run and three additional runs over his last 13 contests.

Barger isn't part of the starting nine for Saturday's game against the Rangers.

EDGE Analysis

Barger will dodge a same-hand matchup against southpaw Patrick Corbin, stepping aside for Myles Straw to play right field and Ernie Clement to play third base. Barger had started in three of Toronto's last five games against left-handed starters.