Phillies vs Blue Jays: Todays Starting Lineup - Game Preview

In four spring training starts, Jose Berrios has been rock solid recording a 2.35 ERA with 13 strikeouts and through 15.1 innings.

The 30 year-old right-hander will get the ball when the Blue Jays kick off their season at home against the Baltimore Orioles on March 27.

This will be Berríos' third Opening Day start with the Blue Jays after being selected to take the mound in 2022 against the Texas Rangers and 2023 against the Tampa Bay Rays.

Before joining the Blue Jays, Berrios had started twice on Opening Day with the Minnesota Twins.

He will go up against Zach Eflin, who the Blue Jays went up against on Opening Day in 2024 when he was with the Rays.

Last season, Berrios had a 16-11 record with a 3.60 ERA while recording 153 strikeouts in 192.1 innings pitched.

Joe Ross will get the ball for the Phillies in his first start of Spring Training. The Phils acquired the free agent starter over the winter on a 1-year $4 million contract.

Ross sported a 4.98 ERA along with 39 strikeouts across 10 starts for the Milwaukee Brewers in 2024, after not playing in the big leagues since 2021.

However, the 31-year-old was strikingly efficient as a reliever last season. He boasted a 1.67 ERA and 1.222 WHIP with 27 strikeouts in 15 games as a relief artist. Ross would also be a great lead up man for star closer Jordan Romano.

Thus, it is evident that he'd be suitable for either role. The Phillies could opt to move him around the rotation and bullpen throughout the season as they see fit.