Series Preview: Blue Jays head to Baltimore seeking third straight series win

The Blue Jays have not swept a series since their season-opening matchup against the A’s. Their only two series losses since April 20 have come from the Tampa Bay Rays. During a six-game homestand, Toronto went 4-2, winning series against the Pirates and Marlins. After a defensive-miscue-driven loss to Miami on Monday, the team rebounded with eight runs on Tuesday, including a first career grand slam. On Wednesday, Kevin Gausman and the bullpen limited Miami to one run on 12 hits. Toronto improved to 27-29, within two games of .500 and holding the third wild-card spot. Charles McAdoo was called up from Triple-A Buffalo, with Lenyn Sosa placed on the IL.

"Most recently, during a six-game homestand, the team went 4-2, taking series from the Pirates and Marlins. Against Miami, they surrendered a tough defeat Monday night, in large part due to the defensive miscues from Yohendrick Pinango, but would bounce back offensively on Tuesday, scoring eight runs. hit the first grand slam of his career to blow the game open against Sandy Alcantara, and on Wednesday, Jesus Sanchez Kevin Gausman and the back end of the bullpen held Miami's pesky lineup to just one run on 12 hits."

"Although it has been a struggle for this Blue Jays team to climb back to a .500 record, two consecutive series wins have brought the club to within two games of eclipsing that mark at 27-29, and they now hold the third wild card spot. With a four-game set coming up against the Baltimore Orioles, a series win could bring them to .500 before they face their toughest month of the season to date in June."

"The most notable news from Wednesday night was the announcement of #26 Blue Jays prospect Charles McAdoo receiving the call-up to the major leagues from Triple-A Buffalo. Lenyn Sosa is heading to the IL as the corresponding move. McAdoo was acquired by Toronto at the 2024 trade deadline in exchange for Isiah Kiner-Falefa. In his first year with the Bisons, he has posted a solid .250/.357/.432 slash line with eight home runs in 50 games."

"He brings positional versatility, having split time between third and first base this season in Buffalo, while also accruing 17 innings at second base. A left-handed heavy lineup will certainly welcome the power-hitting righty with open arms."

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