"Just one week ago, the Blue Jays managed to score just four runs in a three game series at Tropicana Field. That isn't too surprising, as the Rays have given up just 24 runs since April 22nd, by far the fewest in Major League Baseball."
"Additionally, the Blue Jays designated Eric Lauer for assignment ahead of Monday's game. Taking his spot on the pitching staff is Yariel Rodríguez, who had a solid 2025 season, before struggling in the postseason. Last off-season, Rodríguez was DFA'd, but got off to a good start with the Triple-A Buffalo Bisons."
"Okamoto is in the lineup, batting fourth. The returning Piñango is also in the lineup, as the left-handed pitcher is slated to hit second against Rasmussen, a righty. George Springer leads off, and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. hits third."
"Starting for the Blue Jays is Kevin Gausman. His last start was against the Rays, pitching six innings of two-run ball in an eventual loss. Starting that game for the Rays was Drew Rasmussen, who gave up three of the four runs the Jays scored in the series. Kazuma Okamoto took him deep for his 10th home run of the season."
The Toronto Blue Jays begin a three-game home series against the Tampa Bay Rays. In the prior week, Toronto scored four runs across three games at Tropicana Field, while Tampa Bay allowed only 24 runs since April 22, the fewest in Major League Baseball. Addison Barger was activated, then placed on the 10-day injured list with a sore elbow, and Yohendrick Piñango replaced him on the 26-man roster. Eric Lauer was designated for assignment, and Yariel Rodríguez joined the pitching staff. Kevin Gausman starts for Toronto, facing Drew Rasmussen. Kazuma Okamoto is batting fourth, with George Springer leading off and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. hitting third. Piñango bats second against Rasmussen, and the rest of the lineup includes Varsho, Jesús Sánchez, Giménez, Ernie Clement, and Brandon Valenzuela.
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