Blue Jays' Devon Travis: Clears big hurdle with spring debut

Travis (knee) played five innings at second base and went 1-for-2 with an RBI double in his Grapefruit League debut Friday against Boston.

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The bone bruise on Travis' right knee was tested on the second pitch of the game when Brock Holt forced the second baseman to his left to field a grounder and make the throw to first base for the out. "Crazy that this game, man, that ball will find you every time," Travis said. "It's almost like I knew it was coming to me. So yeah, that was nice to get that first groundball out of the way, and I felt good. So everything went good." Toronto opens the season Apr. 3 and the 26-year-old's status for Opening Day remains uncertain at this point, but Friday was a huge step in the right direction for Travis.