Donaldson went 1-for-2 with a two-run home run and three walks in Wednesday's win over Oakland.

EDGE Analysis

Donaldson didn't have a hit during the first nine innings on Wednesday, but he got a big one in the 10th. His two-run homer was his second game-winning long ball in a week. It hasn't taken the 2015 AL MVP long to get his power stroke going. In just 11 games since his return from the disabled list, Donaldson has five home runs. You can expect more of the same as long as he remains healthy.

Donaldson went 1-for-4 with a solo home run Sunday against the Yankees.

EDGE Analysis

The third baseman made the most of his only hit Sunday. Donaldson's eighth-inning blast completed the comeback and proved to be the game-winner in the Jays 3-2 victory. Three of his four hits during the four-game series were long balls, and Donaldson also notched three RBI and three runs over the weekend affair.

Donaldson went 2-for-5 with a pair of solo homers Friday against the Yankees.

EDGE Analysis

Donaldson got the Blue Jays on the board in the first inning before adding an insurance run in the sixth inning of a home victory. although he has fewer than 60 at-bats on the season, he hasn't disappointed when on the field, as evidenced by his elite .296/.377/.648 slash line to go with his five homers.

Donaldson is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Reds, Ben Nicholson-Smith of Sportsnet.ca reports.

EDGE Analysis

Manager John Gibbons made it clear that the team would ease Donaldson and Troy Tulowitzki back into action following lengthy DL stints, and indeed both are sitting for Wednesday's early-afternoon game. This marks Donaldson's second absence in six games since his activation. He's gone 4-for-16 with a double and a homer since returning to Toronto.

Donaldson (calf) is expected to sit out Wednesday's matinee against Cincinnati for precautionary reasons, Steve Buffery of the Toronto Sun reports.

EDGE Analysis

When John Gibbons was asked if Donaldson and Troy Tulowitzki -- both recently activated from long DL stints -- would be deployed for the quick turnaround from Tuesday night's action, the skipper provided a humorous response. "Wait until (Wednesday)," Gibbons said. "You trying to kill attendance?" However, the team has made clear that it will use extreme caution in easing the pair back into action, so owners should seek alternate options before Wednesday's slate kicks off.

Donaldson went 2-for-4 with a two-run homer in Tuesday's win over Cincinnati.

EDGE Analysis

Donaldson tallied his first home run since coming off the disabled list four days ago. With the 2015 AL MVP back in the fold, the Blue Jays lineup suddenly looks formidable again. You can expect the big power numbers to start rolling in again as Donaldson shakes off the rust from his 42-day stint on the DL.

Donaldson will not be in Saturday's lineup against Texas, Arden Zwelling of Sportsnet.ca reports Friday.

EDGE Analysis

Donaldson missed 39 games with a calf injury before making his return Friday night, in which he went 1-for-4 with two strikeouts. The Blue Jays have expressed a desire to take care with their star third basemen, so expect semi-regular rest days for him in his first week or two back on the roster.

Donaldson was activated from the disabled list Friday and is starting at third base Friday against the Rangers, Gregor Chisholm of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

It will be Donaldson's first game action since April 13 and marks the end of a long recovery from a calf strain. With the Blue Jays beginning a 10-game home stand Friday, the All-Star slugger will have plenty of time to get back into the swing of things while returning to an everyday role. Fellow infielder Troy Tulowitzki will also make his return from the disabled list Friday, indicating a new look Toronto lineup for upcoming games.

Donaldson (calf) is scheduled to be activated from the DL and return to the Blue Jays lineup Friday against Texas, the Toronto Sun reports.

EDGE Analysis

The third baseman has been out since April 14, but he returns as the Jays begin a 10-game home stand. Owners shouldn't think twice about plugging Donaldson back into their fantasy lineups immediately.

Manager John Gibbons expects Donaldson (calf) to return to the lineup sometime over the weekend against the Rangers, Ben Nicholson-Smith of Sportsnet.ca reports.

EDGE Analysis

The Blue Jays have been fairly optimistic with most of their return dates thus far, so it's worth being a bit leery about this news. However, Donaldson did begin a rehab assignment Monday night and didn't experience a setback, so a Friday return doesn't seem to be out of the question at the moment. More details on this front should come forth as Toronto's weekend series nears.