Toronto Blue Jays manager John Gibbons told reporters Tuesday that the team doesn't expect for second baseman Devon Travis to return to the lineup this season.

The rookie has been out since July 28 with a left shoulder strain – the second time this season he has missed action due to shoulder issues. Scott MacArthur of TSN added that Gibbons would consider an unexpected return to the lineup for Travis "great news."

"If we can't figure out a way to get through the pain, it makes it pretty tough to come back this year," Travis told Sportsnet 590.

He received a cortisone shot in Texas on Tuesday and said he wasn't told that his season was over, which is encouraging.

Travis received AL Rookie of the Month honors in April and has posted impressive numbers in limited action this season with a .304/.361/.498 slash line with eight home runs.