First pitch is scheduled for 3:07 PM EDT
TV: Sportsnet / Twins.TV / MLB.TV
Venue & Game Info
Game 2 of a three-game interleague series at Rogers Centre. The Blue Jays took Game 1 on Friday by a 10-4 score, exploding for 10 runs against the Twins’ bullpen after a tight early battle. The roof is expected to be closed for this afternoon contest.
Weather Updates
Rogers Centre is a fully domed stadium. Outside temperatures are in the mid-40s°F with light winds, but the roof will be closed, creating a completely controlled indoor environment with no wind, precipitation, or temperature impact on play. Classic dome baseball—consistent conditions regardless of external weather.
Team Records & Standings
Twins (7-7): 2nd in AL Central (roughly 1 GB). 2-5 on the road early in the season.
Blue Jays (6-7): 3rd in AL East (2 GB). Strong 6-4 home mark and riding a bounce-back after Friday’s offensive outburst.
Recent Team Forms
Twins (last 5-6 games trend): Entered the series on a solid run but dropped Game 1 4-10. They had shown offensive life and bullpen depth in recent wins, but the road trip has exposed some vulnerabilities (2-5 away). Pitching has been serviceable overall, though the bullpen was taxed Friday.
Blue Jays (last 5-6 games trend): 6-7 overall but snapped a skid with Friday’s dominant 10-4 home win. Offense erupted (multiple extra-base hits and timely power), and the lineup looks dangerous when clicking. Home games have been their strength early, though the rotation depth has been tested.
Probable Pitchers & Player Matchups
Twins: RHP Joe Ryan (1-1, 4.40 ERA, 1.26 WHIP, 14.1 IP, 17 K, 5 BB)
Ryan is a high-flyball pitcher (extreme FB% profile) with excellent command but has surrendered hard contact in spots. Rogers Centre ranks as a top-5 HR venue league-wide, which could play into his tendencies. He has limited history vs. the current Jays lineup but will need to keep the ball down against power threats.
Blue Jays: LHP Eric Lauer (1-1, 4.91 ERA, 1.36 WHIP, 7.1 IP, 9 K, 4 BB)
Lauer has been serviceable in limited starts with strikeout upside but has also allowed elevated contact. Left-handed advantage could help against some righty-heavy Twins bats, though his flyball tendencies (also extreme FB%) align with the dome’s power potential. Bullpen depth will be critical for both sides given early-season workloads.
Key Position Player Matchups
Twins lineup (Buxton, Lewis if active, Correa, etc.) vs. Lauer’s lefty mix — Minnesota’s speed and contact approach will look to exploit any elevated pitches in the dome.
Blue Jays offense (Vladimir Guerrero Jr., Bichette, Springer if active, etc.) vs. Ryan — Toronto showed power Friday and could feast on Ryan’s flyball profile in a hitter-friendly indoor setting. Expect early counting stats and potential for multi-run innings.
Early-season matchup projects as higher-scoring given both starters’ ERAs above 4.00, the HR-friendly dome, and Friday’s offensive explosion.
Injury Report
Twins
Royce Lewis (3B): 10-Day IL (left knee soreness; scratched Friday, re-evaluation today)
Travis Adams (SP): 15-Day IL (strained triceps)
David Festa (SP): 60-Day IL (shoulder impingement)
Pablo López (SP): 60-Day IL (Tommy John/internal brace — out for season)
Cody Laweryson (RP): 15-Day IL (right forearm strain)
Blue Jays (significant rotation and position depth impact)
Addison Barger (RF/3B): 10-Day IL (left ankle sprain; out until late April)
José Berríos (SP): IL (elbow stress fracture; rehab assignment upcoming)
Trey Yesavage (SP): 15-Day IL (right shoulder impingement)
Cody Ponce (SP): 60-Day IL (torn ACL — knee surgery; out ~6 months)
Alejandro Kirk (C): 10-Day IL (left thumb fracture — surgery; out until mid-May)
Additional: Anthony Santander (RF) on longer-term IL (shoulder); Shane Bieber (elbow) among others sidelined.
Both clubs are thin in starting pitching and key lineup spots, increasing the chance of early hooks and heavy bullpen usage.
Series History
Blue Jays lead the current series 1-0 after Friday’s 10-4 victory. Recent head-to-head trends heavily favor overs: 8 of the last 9 games between these clubs have gone OVER the total. Historically competitive in interleague play, but the 2026 series opener highlighted Toronto’s home offensive edge.
Betting Trends
Total has gone OVER in 8 of the last 9 Twins-Blue Jays meetings.
Twins are 4-1 SU in their last 5 overall but just 2-5 on the road and have struggled to cover as road underdogs.
Blue Jays are 1-4 in their last 5 but 6-4 at home and coming off a high-scoring win.
Both starters’ elevated ERAs and the dome’s HR boost push toward runs; Twins have gone UNDER in many recent games as dogs, but matchup-specific trends favor the OVER.
Game Odds
Minnesota Twins 8
Toronto Blue Jays – 120
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, April 10, 2026
