April 30, 2026 12:14 pm EDT
The Toronto Blue Jays visit the Minnesota Twins to start a four-game series at Target Field, with first pitch at 7:40 p.m. ET on Thursday. Kevin Gausman (2-1, 2.83 ERA) gets the start for the Blue Jays, who are 14-16 this season and fourth in the AL East. Bailey Ober (2-1, 3.94 ERA) is starting for the Twins, who are 13-18 and fourth in the AL Central.
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Injury reportsBlue Jays
Nathan Lukes: 10 Day IL (Hamstring), Addison Barger: 10 Day IL (Ankle), Alejandro Kirk: 10 Day IL (Hand), Max Scherzer: 15 Day IL (Forearm), Lazaro Estrada: 15 Day IL (Shoulder), José Berrios: 15 Day IL (Elbow), Cody Ponce: 60 Day IL (Knee), Anthony Santander: 60 Day IL (Shoulder), Shane Bieber: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Bowden Francis: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Yimi Garcia: 60 Day IL (Elbow)
Twins
Garrett Acton: 15 Day IL (Shoulder), Cody Laweryson: 15 Day IL (Forearm), Mick Abel: 15 Day IL (Elbow), Travis Adams: 15 Day IL (Tricep), Pablo Lopez: 60 Day IL (Elbow), David Festa: 60 Day IL (Shoulder)
Stats to know
- Vladimir Guerrero Jr. is hitting for a .358 BA, .444 OBP and .477 SLG with an 11.9% strikeout rate and an 11.9% walk rate. His OPS is .922, which ranks 19th in MLB, and he has scored 18 runs. In 126 plate appearances, he has hit two home runs and driven in 15 runs. Guerrero has been crafty on the base paths, recording two steals on two attempts.
- In 126 plate appearances, Ernie Clement is hitting .301/.317/.431 with a .748 OPS. He has hit one long ball, driven in nine runs and scored 10 times.
- Ryan Jeffers is hitting for a .293 BA, .418 OBP and .467 SLG with a 17.4% strikeout rate and a 16.3% walk rate. His OPS is .884 and he has scored 15 runs. In 92 plate appearances, he has hit three home runs and driven in 18 runs.
- In 123 plate appearances, Josh Bell has slashed .224/.317/.355 this season. He has hit three long balls and driven in 16 runs with a strikeout rate of 18.7% and a walk rate of 11.4%. and has scored 20 runs.
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