DeRosa has seen a lot of playing time with Brett Lawrie sidelined. He's also been utilized as a middle-of-the-order hitter. DeRosa will bat fifth against Rockies starter Jeff Francis. DeRosa is hitting .226/.302/.419 in 93 at-bats. 

DeRosa has mainly been used off the bench earlier this year, but is seeing a little more time in recent weeks. He's hitting .247/.330/.469 in 81 at-bats. He'll face White Sox starter Jose Quintana. 

DeRosa has hit safely in four of his last five games (three starts). He's batting .462 (6 for 13) with one home run, two doubles and five RBI in that span. 

The veteran is batting .325 (13 for 40) in his last 18 games (eight starts). He's managed three home runs, four doubles and 13 RBI in that stretch.

"DeRo had a good spring," Blue Jays manager John Gibbons said, per MLB.com. "He came in from the get-go, swinging the bat well. One thing about him, he's a steady defender as well. If he gets to it, you're out. And he gets you a good at-bat every time he's up there."

DeRosa went 3 for 5 on the afternoon and added two doubles. He drove in and scored three runs and is batting .211 on the year. 

DeRosa, not an everyday starter, has seen 38 at-bats this season and has two homers and nine RBI.