Barney went 3-for-3 with a walk and scored twice in Wednesday's 7-0 victory over the Yankees.

EDGE Analysis

Barney improved his on-base percentage to .379 -- best among Jays with 90-plus at-bats -- by reaching base four times Wednesday. When Troy Tulowitzki returns from the DL, the Jays will likely need to make a decision between Barney and Ryan Goins as their primary backup infielder. Although he was the underdog to begin the season, Barney is hitting .344 over 33 games this season, much better than Goins' .165 in 44 games. Also worth noting is that Barney is hitting an incredible .431 at home this season. It's hard to image that Barney will be the one optioned to the minors when the time comes for the team to make a move.

Barney, who is starting Monday at second base, will remain the primary shortstop throughout the absence of Troy Tulowitzki (quad), MLB.com's Gregor Chisholm reports.

EDGE Analysis

Barney was called upon to hold down second base duties Wednesday, but that was merely because Devon Travis needed a day off. Although Ryan Goins will get the starting nod Monday, it will be Barney that occupies that role for the near future. The Blue Jays have yet to disclose the results of Tulo's MRI on Saturday, so it's unclear at this time how long Barney will be a candidate for regular starts.

Hitting eighth in the lineup, Barney went 2-for-3 with a double, triple and scored a run in Saturday's thrilling win over the Red Sox.

EDGE Analysis

In Tulowitzki's(quad) absence, it would seem Ryan Goins and Barney would likely platoon at shortstop, as they had been doing at second base prior to Devon Travis' return. But on Saturday, with right-hander Rick Porcello on the mound, manager John Gibbons went with the right-handed Barney. It was just Barney's fifth start at the position in the last five seasons. But, the decision paid off as Barney notched his first game with multiple extra-base hits since July 2014.

Barney is in the lineup and batting ninth for Thursday's game against the Yankees.

EDGE Analysis

This is Barney's first start at short stop this season, but he could see more playing time while Troy Tulowitzki is out with a quadriceps injury. Barney is hitting .319/.356/.435 with two home runs and six RBI through 27 games this season.

Barney will start at second base for the second straight game Sunday against the Twins.

EDGE Analysis

Barney was expected to see a decrease in playing time following the addition of Jimmy Paredes, but that has failed to be the case thus far, as he'll make his 15th start of the year at the keystone Sunday afternoon. Barney will have to continue holding off competition from Paredes and Ryan Goins if he plans on continuing to make regular starts.

Barney will have his workload cut due to the signing of Jimmy Paredes, the Toronto Star reports.

EDGE Analysis

Barney started the season as the temporary replacement for Devon Travis (shoulder). However, the 30-year-old second baseman has seemingly played his way past the struggling Ryan Goins by slashing .317/.349/.349 through 60 at-bats. With Travis' return on the horizon, the team will have some decisions to make regarding Barney, Goins and Paredes.

Barney will bat seventh and get the start at second base Wednesday against the Giants, Barry Davis of Sportsnet reports.

EDGE Analysis

Barney has, in a limited sample size, been off to a tremendous start this season, hitting for a .357/.400/.452 slash line in 17 games. His ability to play both second and third base will get him into the lineup more often, coupled with Ryan Goins' wretched start at the plate. In his last three starts, Barney has multiple hits in each and is line for more playing time until Devon Travis returns.

Barney went 2-for-3 with an RBI and run scored in Saturday's 6-2 loss to the Dodgers.

EDGE Analysis

That's three straight multi-hit outings for the second baseman, who's raised his average from .286 to .357 since the beginning of May. Barney has proven to be an effective option lower in the order, as evidenced by his .357/.400/.452 line over 42 at-bats. He's expected to continue receiving opportunities, particularly against left-handed pitching.

Barney is out of the lineup Wednesday against the Rangers.

EDGE Analysis

Barney is off to a strong start this season, hitting .281 in 13 games this season with a home run and four RBI while also swiping two bags. With Barney expected to get the lion's share of starts against lefties, but Goins remaining the starter against righties, Barney will get the day off Wednesday with the right-handed Colby Lewis on the hill for the Rangers.

Barney is expected to get regular starts against lefties, Ben Nicholson-Smith of Sportsnet reports.

EDGE Analysis

With regular second baseman Ryan Goins struggling at the plate and Barney hitting .310 in the early going, it looks as though Toronto will deploy a platoon at the keystone. Barney is getting the start Tuesday with lefty Martin Perez on the hill, but it remains to be seen what will happen when Devon Travis (shoulder) returns -- which is expected to happen later in the month.