First Pitch: 7:07 p.m. ET
Venue: Rogers Centre, One Blue Jays Way, Toronto, Ontario
Injury Report
Los Angeles Dodgers
Brock Stewart (RP) – 15‑Day IL, expected return Apr 10
Landon Knack (SP) – 15‑Day IL, expected return Apr 10
Brusdar Graterol (RP) – 15‑Day IL, expected return May 1
Mookie Betts (SS) – 10‑Day IL, expected return May 4
Gavin Stone (SP) – 60‑Day IL, expected return May 22
Toronto Blue Jays
Addison Barger (3B) – Day‑to‑Day, Apr 6
Alejandro Kirk (C) – 10‑Day IL, Apr 14
Yimi García (RP) – 15‑Day IL, Apr 15
Trey Yesavage (SP) – 15‑Day IL, Apr 24
José Berríos (SP) – 15‑Day IL, May 1
Probable Starting Pitchers
Los Angeles Dodgers – LHP Justin Wrobleski (0–0, 6.75 ERA)
Making his first start of 2026 after a shaky bullpen outing (3 ER over 4 IP vs. Cleveland).
Toronto Blue Jays – RHP Max Scherzer (1–0, 1.50 ERA)
Strong season debut: 6 IP, 4 H, 1 ER vs. Colorado.
Team Records & Recent Form
Los Angeles Dodgers (7–2)
Last 5: W 8–6, W 10–5, W 13–6, L 4–1, W 4–1
Swept Washington, scoring 31 runs in the series.
Toronto Blue Jays (4–5)
Last 5: L 3–0, L 6–3, L 5–4 (F/10), L 2–1 (F/10), W 5–1
Entering on a four‑game losing streak after being swept by the White Sox.
Key Player Matchups
Freddie Freeman (LAD) vs. Max Scherzer (TOR)
Freeman anchors a hot Dodgers lineup that has been punishing mistakes. Scherzer’s command looked sharp in his debut, setting up a marquee veteran showdown.
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (TOR) vs. Justin Wrobleski (LAD)
Guerrero remains Toronto’s most dangerous bat, and Wrobleski’s inconsistency in his lone appearance suggests potential early‑inning pressure.
Andy Pages (LAD) – Early Season Breakout
.471 AVG, 3 HR, 10 RBI
He enters as the hottest hitter on either roster.
Series History & Context
This is the first meeting since the 2025 World Series, adding emotional and competitive weight.
Dodgers enter as the more stable club; Toronto is battling injuries and lineup instability.
Betting Trends
Dodgers are swinging hot bats, averaging nearly 6 runs per game.
Blue Jays’ bullpen has been inconsistent early in the season.
Total leans Over, given LAD’s offensive surge and Toronto’s pitching volatility.
Game Odds
Los Angeles Dodgers – 143
Toronto Blue Jays 9
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Sunday, April 5, 2026
