Davis Schneider will have a new role when the Toronto Blue Jays open a four-game series against the Cleveland Guardians.
Schneider has been moved to the top of the Blue Jays' batting order, taking the leadoff spot that was occupied by Whit Merrifield. The 24-year-old will also get the start in left field after playing the last three games at second base.
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. returns to the lineup after getting a day off in the series finale in Boston. Cavan Biggio will start at second base with Merrifield sitting. The Blue Jays will also have Danny Jansen back in the lineup after he sat out the final two games of their weekend series against the Red Sox.
Schneider became the first player in MLB history to collect nine hits and two homers in his first three games
The nine hits matched a modern MLB record that dated back to 1901. The only other major-leaguer to do so was Coaker Triplett of the Chicago Cubs, who did it in April of 1938 against the Cincinnati Reds. Triplett had two doubles and a triple, but no home runs.
The Blue Jays' rookie sensation wasted no time making use of his first MLB at-bat on Friday night, hitting a homer run off Canadian-born Red Sox lefty James Paxton.
But he has elevated his game in a big way this year. The Blue Jays' 28th-ranked prospect got the callup Friday after hitting a team-leading 21 home runs with triple-A Buffalo.
The Blue Jays open the four-game series against the Guardians at 7:10 p.m. ET/4:10 p.m. PT on Sportsnet.
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