Goins is in no immediate danger of losing his spot to Devon Travis (shoulder), who has begun his rehab assignment after having off-season surgery, MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Second base belongs to Goins, and while that could eventually change, Travis will need to earn his spot on the field. Goins could speed up that timeline if he continues to struggle with the bat, but the Blue Jays are content with his defense and seem to be in no hurry to make a move.

Goins is not in the lineup Tuesday against the White Sox, Brendan Kennedy of the Toronto Star reports.

EDGE Analysis

Goins is 0-for-18 over his last five games, dropping his season average down to .172, so he'll receive his second day off in the last three games. Darwin Barney will take over at the keystone in his stead and bat eighth.

Goins is out of the lineup Sunday against the Athletics, Ben Nicholson-Smith of Sportsnet reports.

EDGE Analysis

After starting in the middle infield for the last seven games, Goins will get the afternoon off in the series finale. The time off should do him so good; he's gone 0-for-12 over the past four contests. Darwin Barney will slot in at second base in Goins' stead.

Goins collected three hits -- including two doubles -- and two RBI in Wednesday's 7-2 victory over the Yankees.

EDGE Analysis

It's hard to ask for much more from someone who bats at the bottom of the order. Though he won't provide much power, Goins has hit the ball well this season, posting a line of .321/.345/.429. Wednesday was the second multi-hit performance in the last three games for the second baseman. His RBI opportunities could be limited due to his order in the lineup, but he's seeing the ball well and can provide fantasy value, especially in AL-only leagues.

Goins went 2-for-2 with a walk and a double in Sunday's win over the Red Sox.

EDGE Analysis

He's never going to supply much power, but Goins has made effective contact through the early part of the season, putting up a .286/.318/.333 slash line in 21 at-bats. He should have a lock on the Jays' starting second base job until Devon Travis (shoulder) is healthy, but don't expect too much production from him.

Goins is not in the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Rays, Shi Davidi of Sportnet.ca reports.

EDGE Analysis

Darwin Barney will take over at second base against lefty Matt Moore, pushing Goins to the bench after a 3-for-12 start to the season. Goins got the start Monday against a lefty (Drew Smyly), but he hit just .212/.269/.318 against southpaws last year, so it only makes sense for his exposure to them to remain somewhat limited.

Goins went 1-for-3 and recorded his 10th RBI of the spring in the Jays' game against the Rays on Sunday.

EDGE Analysis

He was sidelined by an illness last week, but Goins appears to be healthy again. With Devon Travis still recovering from shoulder surgery, Goins is expected to handle the bulk of the starts at second base for Toronto to begin the season.

Goins sat out of Wednesday's game due to illness, Gregor Chisholm of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Goins is battling a case of the flu, which will likely keep him out of the lineup for a couple of days while he recovers. The versatile utility man is expected to serve as the Blue Jays' every day second basemen for the first part of the season while Devon Travis recovers from shoulder surgery. Look for Goins to get back in the lineup within the next few days and begin the year batting in the bottom third of the Blue Jays' order.

Goins is positioned to see an expanded role at second base to the begin the season with Devon Travis (shoulder) out until at least May.

EDGE Analysis

Even if he's used as the primary option at second base, Goins will hit at or near the bottom of the Toronto lineup. This spring, he's gone 8-for-25 (.320) at the plate while chipping in a stolen base. If Darwin Barney makes the Opening Day roster, Goins could wind up on the large side of a platoon until Travis is healthy enough to return.

Goins is out of the lineup Thursday, SportsNet's Shi Davidi reports.

EDGE Analysis

The Jays are resting all of their regulars for Thursday's day game, with Jonathan Diaz getting the start at shortstop.