Kawasaki will bat ninth in the lineup Friday against Seattle.

Kawasaki was recalled from Triple-A Buffalo on Thursday after the Blue Jays placed Devon Travis (shoulder) on the disabled list. He'll take over at second base and bat ninth in the lineup as the Blue Jays face off against Felix Hernandez and the Mariners.

Kawasaki has been recalled from Triple-A Buffalo, John Lott of the National Post reports.

Kawasaki was sent down to minor league camp shortly before the regular season got underway, but has been recalled after Toronto placed Devon Travis (shoulder) on the DL. The light hitting Kawasaki is batting .232 with two RBI in 69 at-bats at Buffalo this season.

Kawasaki was optioned to minor-league camp Tuesday, John Lott of the National Post reports.

Kawasaki has found a comfortable role with the Blue Jays the past two seasons, going back and forth between Triple-A Buffalo and the big-league club. The Jays once again have shaky depth in the middle infield and an unproven starter at second base, so it wouldn't be surprising to see a repeat in 2015.

Kawasaki and the Blue Jays have agreed to a minor league deal with a spring training invite, John Lott of the National Post reports.

Kawasaki has carved out his niche as decent-average hitter who only hits singles. The utility infielder will likely start 2015 at Triple-A and wait for a Blue Jays infielder to go down with an injury.

Kawasaki was outrighted off the 40-man roster by the Blue Jays to Triple-A Buffalo, Brendan Kennedy of the Toronto Star reports.

Kawasaki was a regular starter for the Blue Jays after the All-Star break, and had a .258 average on the year in 82 games. He could elect for free agency along with Dan Johnson and George Kottaras, who were also outrighted by Toronto.

Kawasaki is out of the lineup Wednesday against the Rays, Barry Davis of Sportsnet reports.

Kawasaki has been holding down regular duty at either second or third base mostly since the All-Star break, but aside from a .271 average on the season, he's been mostly a non-entity in the fantasy game. He could share duties at either position with Steve Tolleson, Ryan Goins and Danny Valencia the rest of the way, with the Blue Jays likely content to ride the hot bats.

Kawasaki is out of the lineup Thursday against the Astros, Sportsnet's Barry Davis reports.

Kawasaki has started four straight games, but will take a seat Thursday to allow Danny Valencia to make his first start at third base as a Blue Jay.

Munenori Kawasaki was forced to leave Friday's game against the Rays in the seventh inning due to tightness in his right hamstring.

Kawasaki is considered day-to-day and should return to the Blue Jays lineup at some point over the weekend. He was 1-for-4 with an RBI before departing.

Blue Jays recalled INF Munenori Kawasaki from Triple-A Buffalo.

In a surprise move, the Blue Jays optioned Steve Delabar to make room for him on the active roster. Kawasaki will function as a backup infielder for Toronto and isn't relevant in fantasy leagues.

Blue Jays optioned INF Munenori Kawasaki to Triple-A Buffalo.

The 32-year-old appeared in just two games during his brief stint with the Blue Jays, going 2-for-9 (.222) with a double and two strikeouts. He'll continue to function as organizational depth.

Blue Jays recalled INF Munenori Kawasaki from Triple-A Buffalo.

With Maicer Izturis hitting the disabled list on Sunday, Kawasaki will provide much needed depth in the middle infield. He can safely be ignored for fantasy purposes.

Munenori Kawasaki went 2-for-2 with a walk and a steal as the Blue Jays beat the Pirates 4-2 on Friday.

Early indications were that the 32-year-old Kawasaki would return to Japan over the winter, but he's back with the Jays on a minor league deal and trying to put himself into the mix at second base. Ryan Goins and Maicer Izturis are ahead of him right now.

Blue Jays signed INF Munenori Kawasaki to a minor league contract with an invitation to spring training.

There was a report in November that Kawasaki was expected to accept a $2 million contract to return to Japan, but the deal never came together. A fan and clubhouse favorite, the 32-year-old hit .229/.326/.308 with one home run, 24 RBI and seven stolen bases over 289 plate appearances this past season. He'll compete for a backup infielder job in the spring.

Richard Griffin of the Toronto Star reports that Munenori Kawasaki is expected to return to Japan on a $2 million contract.

It comes after the Blue Jays officially declined Kawasaki's $1 million option for 2014, though Griffin notes that they were aware of his intentions to return to his native country. Kawasaki has a career .218/.306/.276 batting line across 157 major league games.

Blue Jays declined INF Munenori Kawasaki's $1 million option for 2014.

He could still return on a minor league deal, though. Kawasaki has a career .218/.306/.276 batting line across 157 games, but he plays solid defense and is valued for his clubhouse presence.

Blue Jays activated INF Munenori Kawasaki from the paternity leave list.

Kawasaki left the team on Friday to be present for the birth of his first child. The 32-year-old is batting .205/.309/.286 over 223 plate appearances this this season.

Munenori Kawasaki will rejoin the Blue Jays on Tuesday.

Kawasaki was placed on the paternity leave list Friday to be with his wife during the birth of their child.

Blue Jays placed INF Munenori Kawasaki on the paternity leave list.

He'll be away from the club for a few days while his wife gives birth. Kawasaki is batting .205/.309/.286 over 72 games with the Jays this season.

Blue Jays recalled INF Munenori Kawasaki from Triple-A Las Vegas.

Kawasaki is batting .213/.319/.298 in 70 games with the Blue Jays this season. The fan and clubhouse favorite will serve as bench depth.

Blue Jays optioned INF Munenori Kawasaki to Triple-A Buffalo.

Kawasaki is no longer needed with Brett Lawrie returning from the disabled list. He has a .213/.319/.298 batting line in 70 games with the Jays this season and will continue to provide depth in the minors.