TORONTO -- Shortstop Aledmys Diaz was held out of the Blue Jays' lineup on Wednesday night because of back spasms, but Toronto expects him to return this week.
Diaz is considered probable for Friday night's game against the Rangers. He was removed from Tuesday night's game against the White Sox with the back issue, but the Blue Jays don't expect it to turn into a major problem.
Gift Ngoepe got the start at shortstop in the series finale vs. Chicago. Ngoepe would continue to serve in that role, while Yangervis Solarte also could be considered for shortstop duties if Diaz were to have a setback.