Lukes went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in Tuesday's loss to Houston.

EDGE Analysis

It was the first homer of the campaign by Lukes, who took Astros right-hander Ronel Blanco deep in the third inning. While Lukes does have four walks through his first 37 plate appearances of the year, he's batting just .200 with one double, five RBI and seven runs scored in 15 games. With Daulton Varsho (shoulder) nearing a return to Toronto's outfield, it's quite possible Lukes will be the odd man out when a corresponding move needs to be made in order to activate the former from the injured list.

The Blue Jays reinstated Lukes from the paternity list Friday.

EDGE Analysis

Lukes missed the Blue Jays' last two games while welcoming the newest addition of his family, and he'll be available to return to the lineup for Friday's series opener against the Mariners. Lukes has started the season slashing .167/.310/.208 with four walks, six runs scored and three RBI in 29 plate appearances.

The Blue Jays placed Lukes on the paternity list Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

Lukes figures to miss at least a couple of days while he awaits the birth of his child. In a corresponding move, the Blue Jays recalled Addison Barger from Triple-A Buffalo. The lefty-hitting Lukes is slashing .167/.310/.208 with one extra-base hit, three RBI, six runs and a 4:4 BB:K across 29 plate appearances this season.

Lukes is starting in center field and batting eighth in Friday's game against the Orioles.

EDGE Analysis

The Blue Jays went with George Springer in center field for Thursday's opener, but Springer will slide over to right field Friday while Alan Roden handles left and Anthony Santander occupies the designated hitter slot. Lukes will see reps in center field versus righties until Daulton Varsho (shoulder) returns, but with Springer, Roden and Myles Straw also on hand to handle the position, the division of playing time remains unclear.

Lukes' chances of breaking camp with a bench spot on the Blue Jays' Opening Day roster have improved with Daulton Varsho (shoulder) set to begin the season on the injured list, Keegan Matheson of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Toronto will likely carry two center fielders to cover for Varsho, with Lukes' main competition for those spots being Myles Straw and top prospect Alan Roden. Lukes hasn't done much to bolster his case this spring, batting .206 (7-for-34) in Grapefruit League play with one homer, one steal and a 7:8 BB:K, but the Jays are already familiar with what the 30-year-old has to offer in a bench role. Varsho should be back in early April, so even if Lukes winds up getting a majority of the playing time in center to begin the schedule, his window for fantasy utility will close quickly.

Lukes went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Saturday's 8-1 loss to the Marlins.

EDGE Analysis

Lukes hit his first career home run in the first inning, but it would unfortunately be the only offense the Blue Jays could provide Saturday. The 30-year-old has impressed in just 91 plate appearances this season, hitting .303 with 10 RBI, 13 runs scored and a stolen base.

Luke is not in the lineup for Friday's game against the Rays.

EDGE Analysis

Lukes started six of the previous seven games and will take seat Friday after posting a .231/.276/.385 slash line during that span. Jonatan Clase is starting in center field against Tampa Bay lefty Tyler Alexander.

Lukes will start in right field and bat leadoff in Thursday's game against the Rangers.

EDGE Analysis

The lefty-hitting Lukes was on the bench Wednesday against Rangers southpaw Cody Bradford, but he's otherwise picked up starts in six of the last seven games. Lukes benefited from Joey Loperfido missing two contests with an adductor injury, but the Blue Jays could have regular roles available for both players down the stretch with Daulton Varsho (shoulder) having been shut down for the season. Since his call-up from Triple-A Buffalo on Aug. 30, Lukes has slashed .356/.423/.511 with no home runs, one stolen base, eight runs and six RBI over 52 plate appearances.

Lukes is starting in center field and batting in the leadoff spot for Sunday's series finale against the Cardinals.

EDGE Analysis

Lukes will start in the outfield for a fourth straight game Sunday, and the 30-year-old has been seeing more playing time while Daulton Varsho has been sidelined due to a sore shoulder. He's gone 3-for-10 with one triple and three runs scored over the first two games of the series against St. Louis. In 10 major-league appearances this season, Lukes is slashing .342/.395/.474 with four RBI across 43 plate appearances.

Lukes went 0-for-2 with three walks and a run scored in Sunday's loss to the Twins.

EDGE Analysis

After batting eighth in his first two games of the season following his promotion Friday, Lukes got bumped up to the leadoff spot and showed a keen eye. The 30-year-old appears to be receiving a real look from the Jays and has responded by getting on base eight times in his first 14 plate appearances while seeing action in both outfield corners, but given his age, the rebuilding team may not have a lot of incentive to play Lukes over younger options like Joey Loperfido or Addison Barger down the stretch.