TORONTO -- Several hours before Wednesday's game against the Blue Jays, Jason Kipnis stepped up to the plate at Rogers Centre for an early round of batting practice. Hitting coaches Ty Van Burkleo and Matt Quatraro looked on, giving their input between swings.
Kipnis is doing everything he can right now to regain the rhythm that he enjoyed at the plate in a standout showing last year. The second baseman's season was delayed due to a right shoulder issue this year, and he has been slow out of the chute, posting offensive numbers that are uncharacteristic given his career track record.