Is it time to take the kid gloves off Devon Travis's playing time?

[The Iceman]

OK, I drank the Kool Aid to start the season. Lets rest this guy and keep him healthy.

I am completely 180 degrees from that now. Dude is 27 years old. What is the end state here? Play him 2/3 games forever??

Dude needs PT and ABs. He stinks right now. Ride him hard and get him right. If he can't handle it ship him and his .130 BA to Buffalo to get it right.

 

Next man up if need be...

[AledmysDiaz]

He was just as bad last April, before going on a tear in May.

[Maico450]

Maybe when Donaldson comes back, a stint at DH in Buffalo could help. I wonder how healthy the knees are?

Travis, if healthy could still turn into a batting champ. Have to help him, not hinder his recovery.

The question is, which is the right move?

[Dr. Dinger]

I don't agree with riding him hard. Make him earn his PT. Give Solarte reps at 2B when Donaldson is back and otherwise let Travis and Gurriel fight it out. This is very much a case of "What have you done for me lately?"

[Jonn]

Disagree. Play LGJ!

[Laika]

Updated Steamer600 projections for 3B/SS/2B:

 

Donaldson 5.3 WAR

Tulo 2.4

Solarte 1.9

Diaz 1.7

Travis 1.5

Gurriel 0.5

 

It's too early in the season to deviate from apportioning playing time based on that ^ info.

 

When Donaldson comes back Travis should be on the bench.

[wilko]

OK, I drank the Kool Aid to start the season. Lets rest this guy and keep him healthy.

I am completely 180 degrees from that now. Dude is 27 years old. What is the end state here? Play him 2/3 games forever??

Dude needs PT and ABs. He stinks right now. Ride him hard and get him right. If he can't handle it ship him and his .130 BA to Buffalo to get it right.

 

Next man up if need be...

 

It's pretty early in the season and he's only played 16 out of the 23 games so far. I'd give him a little bit longer to figure it out.

If not, make him fight for a spot. There's a few guys knocking on the door right now and there's nothing wrong with some healthy competition.

The Jays actually have a pretty good bench this year.