Kevin Pillar
OF FA
Wed 6/27/18 10:33 PM

Pillar went 3-for-4 with two runs scored and an RBI in Wednesday's 7-6 loss to the Astros.
EDGE Analysis
He's been stuck in a slump lately, hitting .132 (7-for-53) over his prior 14 games, so Wednesday's outburst was a sign that Pillar might be ready to return to his early-season form. His .249/.281/.412 slash line on the year is in line with his 2017 performance as well as his career numbers, however, so don't be surprised if the streaky outfielder continues his roller-coaster ride straight through the second half.

Kevin Pillar
OF FA
Mon 6/25/18 4:43 PM

Pillar is not in the lineup for Monday's game against the Astros, Arden Zwelling of Sportsnet.ca reports.
EDGE Analysis
Pillar's off day is just his third of the season. Randal Grichuk will start in center field in his absence.

Kevin Pillar
OF FA
Sun 6/10/18 10:27 PM

Pillar went 2-for-5 with a home run, three RBI and two runs scored Sunday in a 13-3 win over Baltimore.
EDGE Analysis
Pillar piled on in the fourth inning with a two-RBI single to push the lead to six. He also added a solo home run in the fifth. Pillar is in the midst of a modest four-game hitting streak, driving in five runs and hitting two homers over that span. The 29-year-old outfielder sits with six home runs and 25 RBI along with nine stolen bases through 62 games this season.

Kevin Pillar
OF FA
Thu 6/7/18 4:07 PM

Pillar is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against Baltimore.
EDGE Analysis
Pillar will receive a standard day off, his first since May 26. Since that date, he's hit just .108 with a .348 OPS and nine strikeouts in the past nine games. As he clears his head, Randal Grichuk will make a start in center field.

Kevin Pillar
OF FA
Sat 5/26/18 12:30 PM

Pillar is not in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Phillies.
EDGE Analysis
This looks like a mental break for Pillar, who is currently mired in a 1-for-21 slump. His defense figures to keep him in the lineup most days even if his offensive backslide continues. Curtis Granderson will man center field in Pillar's absence.

Kevin Pillar
OF FA
Wed 5/2/18 4:59 AM

Pillar went 2-for-3 with two doubles, an RBI, a run, a walk and a stolen base in Tuesday's extra-inning win over the Twins.
EDGE Analysis
Pillar has recorded at least one hit in eight of his last nine games, bringing his batting average up to .315 on the year. He now has 12 doubles, 15 RBI and 21 runs scored, while going 5-for-5 in stolen base attempts. Pillar is a career .266 hitter, so the average figures to come down a bit, but for now he's doing well and should continue to produce in the counting stats.

Kevin Pillar
OF FA
Sun 4/29/18 10:34 PM

Pillar went 1-for-3 with a home run and two runs scored in Sunday's victory against the Rangers.
EDGE Analysis
After hitting two home runs Saturday, Pillar hit his fourth of the year Sunday. He's been putting on a show at the dish lately and has gone 6-for-13 over the last four games, with each hit being for extra bases. Over 27 games this year, Pillar has hit .310 and stolen four bases.

Kevin Pillar
OF FA
Sun 4/22/18 7:25 PM

Pillar went 1-for-3 with a stolen base and a strikeout in Sunday's loss to the Yankees.
EDGE Analysis
Pillar has only hit one home run this year -- compared to 16 in 2017 -- but he is now sporting a sparkling .304 average in 79 at-bats. Toronto's in the bottom 10 for stolen base attempts per game in 2018, but Pillar should still see substantial opportunities to swipe bags for as long as he's consistently getting on base.

Kevin Pillar
OF FA
Wed 4/18/18 8:48 PM

Pillar went 3-for-5 with an RBI and a pair of runs scored in Wednesday's win over the Royals.
EDGE Analysis
Pillar's now riding a nine-game hitting streak, hitting an even .400 in that span. After hitting a career-high 16 home runs last season, the 29-year-old has left the park just once in 2018, but he's now hitting .338 and has decent enough speed to merit a look in league's where he's still available.

Kevin Pillar
OF FA
Sun 4/1/18 7:47 PM

Pillar went 3-for-4 and scored a run in Sunday's victory over the Yankees.
EDGE Analysis
Pillar has wasted no time making an impact at the dish since the start of the season. He's recorded a hit in each of Toronto's first four games and put together his first multi-hit effort of the year Sunday, combining to go 6-for-13 (.462) in that time. Pillar has hit .264 in his career, so his batting average is bound to return to a more sustainable level. However, if he manages to maintain an improved average for an extended period of time, the 29-year-old could leverage his speed into increased productivity on the bases.