Despite notching multiple hits in three consecutive games, Blue Jays third baseman Brett Lawrie will not be in the lineup for his club's tilt with the Royals on Wednesday due to a stiff back, according to Sportsnet's Barry Davis.

Lawrie tells me his back is a little stiff. Says it's nothing serious and he's day to day. #bluejays — Barry Davis (@SNBarryDavis) April 30, 2014

Lawrie, who's hitting .357 (10-for-28) with three home runs over his last seven contests, has appeared in each of his team's 26 games this season. Juan Francisco will get the start at third base in Lawrie's stead.