It’s just the third three-RBI game of his career; he had one with the Astros in 2021 and one with the Guardians in 2022. That Straw is batting .286/.318/.371 in 114 plate appearances for the Blue Jays is pretty remarkable. Before spending almost all of last year in the minors, he hit .229/.296/.284 for the Guardians between 2022 and ’23. He came in at .240/.321/.329 in 123 Triple-A games last season.

Straw is off to a good start for the Blue Jays, slashing .326/.370/.465 so far in the season. However, Daulton Varsho (shoulder) is set to return from the IL on Tuesday, which will force Straw to a bench role in Toronto.

Straw has started three straight games in center field prior to Wednesday and has gone 4-for-11 with a home run over that stretch. If he continues to produce at the plate, he’s likely to keep starting in center field until Daulton Varsho (shoulder) is back.

Both Straw and Barnes will make the Opening Day roster thanks to injuries ahead of them. Barnes may eventually lose his spot to Erik Swanson or Ryan Burr, who were both placed on the IL, and Myles Straw could head back to the minors when Daulton Varsho returns.