Smoak is out of the lineup for Saturday's game against the Tigers.

EDGE Analysis

Brandon Drury will pick up a rare start at first base while Smoak moves to the bench following six consecutive turns in the lineup. Since returning from the injured list in late June, Smoak has yet to get going at the dish, batting just .175 with five extra-base hits over his past 16 contests.

Smoak went 2-for-3 with two walks, a home run, two RBI and two runs scored Tuesday against the Red Sox.

EDGE Analysis

Smoak played a big role in the Blue Jays' offensive output Tuesday night, highlighted by his 15th homer of the season -- a solo shot in the sixth inning. Entering the team's series against the Red Sox, Smoak had failed to collect a hit in five consecutive starts, though he's gone 3-for-8 with three RBI and three runs scored in the first two games of the set. He's now hitting .216/.354/.421 across 316 plate appearances for the season.

Smoak is out of the lineup versus the Yankees on Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

Just one game out of the All-Star break, the Blue Jays have decided to start Rowdy Tellez at first base. Since returning from the injured list at the end of June, Smoak is slashing .147/.293/.353 with just two home runs and 12 strikeouts over 34 at-bats. Although Tellez's stats at the plate aren't much better, he may see some added time at first if Smoak's hitting woes continue to linger.

Smoak is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Royals.

EDGE Analysis

With the Blue Jays facing a quick turnaround for their Canada Day game, Smoak will be extended a breather while Rowdy Tellez steps in at first base. Smoak, who returned from the injured list Friday after missing two weeks with a quadriceps strain, went a collective 3-for-12 with a pair of home runs and three RBI while starting in each of the first three games of the series.

Smoak went 2-for-5 with two home runs and three RBI in a 7-6 loss to the Royals on Sunday.

EDGE Analysis

In his third game back from the injured list, Smoak blasted a fastball for a solo shot in the second inning and added another in the fifth inning that left the yard with an 104 MPH exit velocity. It was the 10th career multi-home run game of Smoak's career and his second of the season. The 32-year-old is hitting .227/.361/.440 with 14 home runs through 65 games this season.

Smoak (quad) was activated from the injured list Friday, Shi Davidi of Sportsnet.ca reports.

EDGE Analysis

Smoak was able to run Wednesday without issue, and is ready to get back on the field after missing two weeks with his quad injury. He will jump right into the lineup and play first base while hitting sixth against Royals starter Danny Duffy.

Smoak (quadriceps) ran the bases with no issues Wednesday, Mike Wilner of Sportsnet 590 The Fan reports.

EDGE Analysis

Smoak hasn't played since June 14 due to a quadriceps injury, but the Blue Jays are hoping to have him back in the lineup for Friday's series opener against the Royals. Prior to landing on the shelf, the veteran slugger hit .225/.364/.423 with 12 home runs and 34 RBI in 62 games.

Smoak was placed on the 10-day injured list Tuesday due to a left quadriceps strain, Ben Nicholson-Smith of Sportsnet.ca reports.

EDGE Analysis

Smoak has been on the bench for the last three contests, and it's since been revealed that he's been nursing a quad injury. Justin Shafer was recalled from Triple-A Buffalo in a corresponding move.

Smoak is not in the lineup Monday against the Angels.

EDGE Analysis

Smoak is slashing .175/.298/.250 through 11 games this month. As such, he'll remain on the bench for a third straight game as Rowdy Tellez picks up another start at first base.

Smoak is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Astros, Shi Davidi of Sportsnet.ca reports.

EDGE Analysis

He'll sit for the second straight day as Rowdy Tellez picks up another start at first base. Smoak is batting just .175 though his first 11 games of June, but a 7:6 BB:K over that stretch suggests that he's still controlling his at-bats.