Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Justin Smoak (neck) was scratched from Sunday's lineup versus the Cleveland Indians.
Smoak returned to action on Saturday after being scratched in the previous two games due to the neck issue, but he said hitting right-handed exacerbated the problem. Teoscar Hernandez is now set to play designated hitter in Smoak's place and bat fifth versus Indians righty Mike Clevinger after previously being scheduled for a day off. Billy McKinney is in left field while Socrates Brito is in right field and leading off for Sunday's series finale.
Smoak is 6-for-30 (.200) with a home run, a double, 4 RBI, and 3 runs scored through eight games.
Source: Arden Zwelling