Jansen isn't in the lineup Wednesday against the Cubs.

EDGE Analysis

Jansen started the last three games and went 3-for-10 with a homer, a double, four RBI and two runs during that time. Alejandro Kirk is starting at catcher and batting cleanup Wednesday.

Jansen went 3-for-5 with a solo homer and a second run scored in Thursday's victory over the Red Sox.

EDGE Analysis

The catcher gave Toronto a 5-4 lead with his sixth-inning home run off Matt Strahm. Prior to this contest, Jansen had been in a major slump over his last 17 games, slashing .102/.175/.102 in 49 at-bats. The 27-year-old has been significantly more effective on the road with a .922 OPS in 69 plate appearances compared to a .573 OPS over 75 PAs in Toronto.

Jansen is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Red Sox.

EDGE Analysis

Jansen has been one of the big losers of the Blue Jays' reluctance to use George Springer in the outfield for the past few weeks while he's contended with elbow and knee injuries. With Springer clogging up the designated-hitter spot for the second straight game Wednesday, Alejandro Kirk will serve as the Blue Jays' catcher. Though Jansen is the superior defender behind the plate, Kirk's bat is too potent for the Blue Jays to take him out of the lineup.

Jansen is on the bench for Tuesday's game in Boston.

EDGE Analysis

The 27-year-old takes a seat while Alejandro Kirk catches the series opener. Jansen has gone a miserable 4-for-32 with four RBI and 10 strikeouts in 11 games this month.

Jansen is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Yankees, Shi Davidi of Sportsnet.ca reports.

EDGE Analysis

The Blue Jays won't have the designated-hitter spot available for Alejandro Kirk on Sunday while outfielder Teoscar Hernandez (foot) is eased back into action in a non-defensive role, so Kirk will pick up a start behind the plate while Jansen rests. Jansen went 0-for-6 with a walk, an RBI and a run between starts in the previous two contests.

Jansen isn't in the lineup Thursday against the Yankees.

EDGE Analysis

Jansen went 1-for-3 with a run, a walk and a strikeout Wednesday against Baltimore but has alternated starts behind the dish recently. Alejandro Kirk will start at catcher while George Springer serves as the designated hitter Thursday.

Jansen is on the bench Tuesday versus the Orioles.

EDGE Analysis

Alejandro Kirk is catching Tuesday and George Springer is the designated hitter-a situation that may make it harder for Jansen to find playing time moving forward. Since hitting a pair of home runs July 22, Jansen has hit .100 with no extra-base hits and five RBI.

Jansen is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Guardians.

EDGE Analysis

Jansen has a .367 OPS through seven games in August and will take a seat Sunday for the third time in Toronto's past four contests. Alejandro Kirk will work behind the plate while Teoscar Hernandez rests his legs as the designated hitter.

Jansen isn't starting Friday against the Guardians.

EDGE Analysis

Jansen is out of the lineup for a second consecutive game after he went 2-for-10 with an RBI, two walks and two strikeouts over his last four matchups. Alejandro Kirk will start behind the plate and bat third.

Jansen is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Orioles.

EDGE Analysis

Jansen will get a breather after he went 0-for-2 with a walk and an RBI while starting at catcher in Monday's 7-4 loss in the series opener. Alejandro Kirk will spell Jansen behind the plate.