Red Sox vs Blue Jays: Starting Lineup - Series Finale Preview
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The Toronto Blue Jays look to salvage the last game against the Boston Red Sox in the finale of a three-game set at Rogers Centre.
The slumping Blue Jays have dropped into a tie with the New York Yankees for the lead in the AL East. Each team has four games left.
Blue Jays reliever Louis Varland is on the bump as announced late Wednesday night on a bullpen day, while Red Sox starter Brayan Bello gets the ball for Boston. First pitch is at 7:07 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 Anthony Santander
6. CF Daulton Varsho
7. 2B Ernie Clement
8. SS Andres Gimenez
9. C Tyler Heineman
SP Louis Varland
2. RF Nathan Lukes
3. 1B Vladimir Guerrero Jr
4. 3B Addison Barger
5. LF Anthony Santander
6. CF Daulton Varsho
7. 2B Ernie Clement
8. SS Andres Gimenez
9. C Tyler Heineman
SP Louis Varland
Starting pitchers overview
Louis Varland has made all 72 of his appearances in 2025 out of the bullpen with the Minnesota Twins and Blue Jays.
It figures to be a short start for Varland, with the Blue Jays previously saying Thursday will be a bullpen day. His longest outing this year has been two innings.
Varland has thrown only 11 pitches since Sept. 15, with all of them coming Tuesday in a loss to the Red Sox.
Varland has turned in a 5.66 ERA and 1.50 WHIP over 20.2 innings since being traded to Toronto, and the Jays will now see how he fares in a new role.
In his last outing Brayan Bello was charged with the loss against the Athletics, allowing four runs (three earned) on five hits and two walks in four innings. He struck out three.
It was the first time Bello was unable fire at least five innings since way back on May 28, and the 70 pitches represented his second-lowest total of the season.
The month of September hasn't been kind so far for the right-hander, who has a 5.85 ERA, 1.45 WHIP and 13:9 K:BB across his last 20 innings.
Blue Jays key players to watch
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. is batting .299 with 23 home runs and 83 RBI for Toronto this season.
George Springer's 30 home runs are most among Toronto batters. He's driven in 80 runs this season while slugging .552.
Ernie Clement has collected 146 base hits, an OBP of .315 and a slugging percentage of .401 this season.
Alejandro Kirk has 123 hits and an OBP of .352 to go with a slugging percentage of .407 this season.
Red Sox key players to watch
Jarren Duran has 41 doubles, 13 triples, 16 home runs and 59 walks while hitting .260.
Trevor Story has hit 25 home runs with 95 runs batted in while hitting .264. Those stats are all team-highs.
Alex Bregman has 29 doubles, 18 home runs and 49 walks while hitting .278.
Ceddanne Rafaela is batting .244 with 31 doubles, three triples, 16 home runs and 26 walks.
INJURIES:
Blue Jays:Bo Bichette: 10 Day IL (Knee), Chris Bassitt: 15 Day IL (Back), 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)
Red Sox:Roman Anthony: 10 Day IL (Oblique), Brennan Bernardino: 15 Day IL (Lat), Dustin May: 15 Day IL (Elbow), Jordan Hicks: 15 Day IL (Shoulder), Richard Fitts: 15 Day IL (Biceps), Triston Casas: 60 Day IL (Knee), Marcelo Mayer: 60 Day IL (Wrist), Josh Winckowski: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Luis Guerrero: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Kutter Crawford: 60 Day IL (Knee), Patrick Sandoval: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Liam Hendriks: 60 Day IL (Hip), Tanner Houck: 60 Day IL (Flexor), Hunter Dobbins: 60 Day IL (Acl), Vaughn Grissom: 60 Day IL (Foot
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