After a stretch of seven consecutive starts, Schneider has now hit the bench in two of the Blue Jays' last three contests, with both of his absences from the lineup coming against right-handed pitchers.

CHICAGO — When Davis Schneider cracked the Toronto Blue Jays’ 2025 Opening Day roster, his role was clearly defined — the smallest part of the team’s big picture. He was there to do one thing: hit lefties.