Blue Jays vs Rays: Starting Lineup - Opening Game Preview
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The Toronto Blue Jays take on the Tampa Bay Rays in the first matchup of a four game set at George M Steinbrenner Field.
Trey Yesavage has arrived. He's the Blue Jays' No. 1 prospect, the big, throwback right-hander who has conquered every single level this season and is set to make his MLB debut tonight in Tampa, an incredible accomplishment for everyone involved just over five months after Yesavage's pro debut.
Blue Jays rookie righty Trey Yesavage will get the ball, while the Rays have called up righty Joe Boyle from Triple-A Durham First pitch is at 7:35 PM ET on Sportsnet and TVA Sports.
Toronto Blue Jays starting lineup
1. DH George Springer
2. RF Nathan Lukes
3. 1B Vladimir Guerrero Jr
4. 3B Addison Barger
5. LF Davis Schneider
6. CF Daulton Varsho
7. 2B Ernie Clement
8. C Tyler Heineman
9. 2B Andres Gimenez
SP Trey Yesavage
2. RF Nathan Lukes
3. 1B Vladimir Guerrero Jr
4. 3B Addison Barger
5. LF Davis Schneider
6. CF Daulton Varsho
7. 2B Ernie Clement
8. C Tyler Heineman
9. 2B Andres Gimenez
SP Trey Yesavage
Starting pitchers overview
Yesavage can help the Blue Jays win. He's struck out 160 batters in 98 innings, an obscene number.
Yes, he'll need to keep the ball in the zone and avoid stumbling in his first start at a new level, which has been a theme, but the talent is there for Yesavage to dominate veteran MLB hitters the moment he steps on a mound.
The Rays recalled Boyle from Triple-A Durham, and he'll start Monday's game against the Blue Jays at Tampa Bay.
The right-hander was demoted in late August after allowing 16 runs (15 earned) over his final three starts for the Rays.
Boyle collected a 2.08 ERA with 18 strikeouts in 13 innings in three starts this month with Durham, but he also issued 10 walks during that time.
He's not a recommended streaming option Monday in what could just be a spot start.
Blue Jays key players to watch
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. is batting .304 with 23 home runs and 80 RBI for Toronto this season.
George Springer's 29 home runs are most among Toronto batters. He's driven in 75 runs this season while slugging .554.
Ernie Clement has 140 hits this season and a slash line of .279/.314/.400.
Alejandro Kirk has 122 hits and an OBP of .358 to go with a slugging percentage of .419 this season.
Rays key players to watch
Caminero paces the Rays with 44 home runs and 108 runs batted in.
Yandy Diaz has a club-leading .291 batting average.
Brandon Lowe is hitting .259 with 18 doubles, 28 home runs and 36 walks.
Chandler Simpson is batting .293 with 11 doubles, three triples and 19 walks.
INJURIES:
Blue Jays:Bo Bichette: 10 Day IL (Knee), Ryan Burr: 60 Day IL (Shoulder), Yimi Garcia: 60 Day IL (Ankle), Robinson Pina: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Nick Sandlin: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Bowden Francis: 60 Day IL (Shoulder), Anthony Santander: 60 Day IL (Shoulder), Angel Bastardo: 60 Day IL (Elbow)
Rays:Jonathan Aranda: 10 Day IL (Wrist), Taylor Walls: 10 Day IL (Groin), Mason Englert: 15 Day IL (Shoulder), Hunter Bigge: 60 Day IL (Lat), Brian Van Belle: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Stuart Fairchild: 60 Day IL (Oblique), Shane McClanahan: 60 Day IL (Tricep), Nathan Lavender: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Alex Faedo: 60 Day IL (Shoulder), Manuel Rodriguez: 60 Day IL (Forearm), Jonny Deluca: 60 Day IL (Hamstring), Ryan Pepiot: day-to-day (Rest)
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