Devon Travis 2B FA Tue 5/15/18 12:13 PM
Devon Travis
2B FA
Travis went 1-for-5 with an RBI single for Triple-A Buffalo in its 6-5 loss to Pawtucket on Monday.
EDGE Analysis
Though Travis came up clutch while plating the go-ahead run in the top of the 10th inning, it was still another lackluster performance overall for the second baseman, whose bat has remained cold since his demotion to Triple-A in late April. At the time Travis was sent down to the minors, Blue Jays manager John Gibbons suggested the 27-year-old's stay with Buffalo would likely be brief, but Travis has yet to provide Toronto with a reason to call him back up. Through 10 games in the International League, Travis is slashing .200/.217/.222, with his .439 OPS actually below the lowly .458 mark he posted with Toronto prior to being optioned.
Devon Travis 2B FA Mon 4/30/18 3:25 PM
Devon Travis
2B FA
Blue Jays manager John Gibbons said following Travis' demotion to Triple-A Buffalo on Sunday that the second baseman likely won't be in store for an extended stay in the minors, John Lott of The Athletic Toronto reports.
EDGE Analysis
Gibbons suggested that the Blue Jays' overworked bullpen was mostly responsible for Travis being pushed off the active roster, as reliever Carlos Ramirez was recalled from Triple-A in a corresponding move. While the need for relief help was certainly a valid concern for Toronto, Travis has done little this season to prove that he's still deserving of an everyday role. The 27-year-old was slashing .148/.212/.246 and had struck out in a career-worst 27.3 percent of his plate appearances while producing a 62.8 percent groundball rate, suggesting his .190 BABIP wasn't merely a result of hard-hit balls finding gloves. Despite Gibbons' comments, Travis will likely need to adjust his approach at the plate and find success at Buffalo in at least a few games he returns to Toronto. Even if that comes to fruition, Travis isn't certain to regain his full-time gig at the keystone if Lourdes Gurriel thrives as the primary second baseman in the meantime.
Devon Travis 2B FA Sun 4/29/18 10:10 AM
Devon Travis
2B FA
Travis was sent to Triple-A Buffalo on Sunday, Hazel Mae of Sportsnet reports.
EDGE Analysis
Travis will be replaced by right-handed pitcher Carlos Ramirez. The 27-year-old second baseman was hitting .148 with one home run and three RBI in 18 games before being moved to the minors.
Devon Travis 2B FA Fri 4/27/18 4:49 PM
Devon Travis
2B FA
Travis went 2-for-4 with two runs scored, a home run, a triple and a strikeout in Thursday's loss to the Red Sox.
EDGE Analysis
Travis hit his first homer of the year and produced only his second RBI on the young season. His playing time will likely decrease if the Blue Jays opt to give more innings to Lourdes Gurriel, but he could still provide value should his bat get hot.
Devon Travis 2B FA Sun 4/22/18 11:42 AM
Devon Travis
2B FA
Travis (foot) will start at second base and bat eighth Sunday against the Yankees, Hazel Mae of Sportsnet reports.
EDGE Analysis
Travis had been sidelined for the previous two games of the series after fouling a ball off his left foot in the opener Thursday. Lourdes Gurriel from Triple-A Buffalo to give the Blue Jays more middle-infield depth in the interim, and it's possible that the 24-year-old sticks around with the big club in an everyday role after getting off to a strong start to his MLB career with three hits and three RBI over his first eight at-bats. With Travis reaching base at a .216 clip this season and shortstop Aledmys Diaz mustering only a .262 on-base percentage, both players could ride the bench more frequently with Gurriel around.
Devon Travis 2B FA Sat 4/21/18 10:20 AM
Devon Travis
2B FA
Travis (foot) is not in the lineup against the Yankees on Saturday, Hazel Mae of Sportsnet.ca reports.
EDGE Analysis
Travis will remain on the bench for a second straight day after hammering a foul ball off his left foot during Thursday's series opener. The second baseman isn't dealing with anything serious, but he was still experiencing some discomfort prior to Friday's game, so manager John Gibbons will keep him out for the time being. Consider him day-to-day ahead of the series finale. Lourdes Gurriel will get another start at second in his absence.
Devon Travis 2B FA Fri 4/20/18 3:34 PM
Devon Travis
2B FA
Travis is not in the lineup against the Yankees on Friday.
EDGE Analysis
Travis will get the day off after going 1-for-4 with one strikeout during Tuesday's series opener. Lourdes Gurriel will make his major-league debut at second base while batting ninth in the order. Expect to see Travis back in action against southpaw Jordan Montgomery on Saturday.
Devon Travis 2B FA Wed 4/18/18 1:10 PM
Devon Travis
2B FA
Travis is not in the lineup against the Royals on Wednesday, Shi Davidi of Sportsnet.ca reports.
EDGE Analysis
Travis will remain on the bench for the series finale after going 3-for-5 with one RBI during Tuesday's doubleheader. In his place, Gift Ngoepe will start at the keystone.
Devon Travis 2B FA Tue 4/17/18 6:31 PM
Devon Travis
2B FA
Travis is not in the lineup for Game 2 of Tuesday's doubleheader against the Royals, Ben Nicholson-Smith of Sportsnet.ca reports.
EDGE Analysis
Travis will get a breather for the second game of Tuesday's doubleheader after playing all nine innings in Game 1 and going 1-for-3 with a run scored. Gift Ngoepe will start at second base and hit ninth in his stead.
Devon Travis 2B FA Sat 4/14/18 12:58 PM
Devon Travis
2B FA
Travis (hand) will play second at bat ninth against Cleveland on Saturday.
EDGE Analysis
Travis was removed from Friday's game after being plunked on the right hand during an at-bat. He did undergo precautionary X-rays following the game, but it appears as though the results came back clean since Travis won't miss any additional time. Over 11 appearances thus far in 2018, he's just 3-for-38 with one RBI and 15 strikeouts.