First Pitch: 1:10 PM PT / 4:10 PM ET
Venue: Chase Field — Phoenix, Arizona Weather: 92°F, sunny desert conditions (roof likely closed)
Injury Report
Toronto Blue Jays
Daulton Varsho (CF) — Day‑to‑day, expected Apr 19
Lazaro Estrada (SP) — 15‑Day IL, Apr 24
Addison Barger (3B) — 10‑Day IL, Apr 24
George Springer (RF) — 10‑Day IL, Apr 24
Trey Yesavage (SP) — 15‑Day IL, Apr 27
Arizona Diamondbacks
Carlos Santana (1B) — 10‑Day IL, Apr 19
Gabriel Moreno (C) — 10‑Day IL, Apr 21
Tyler Locklear (1B) — 10‑Day IL, May 18
Pavin Smith (1B) — 60‑Day IL, May 29
Cristian Mena (RP) — 60‑Day IL, Jun 1
Team Records & Statistical Profile
Toronto Blue Jays (7–13)
AVG: .246
Runs: 73
Hits: 168
HR: 17
OBP: .309
SLG: .370
ERA: 4.58
WHIP: 1.33
OBA: .244
Road Record: 1–7
Arizona Diamondbacks (13–8)
AVG: .242
Runs: 95
Hits: 167
HR: 17
OBP: .294
SLG: .398
ERA: 3.72
WHIP: 1.22
OBA: .235
Home Record: 7–2
Recent Team Form
Blue Jays — Last 5
L 6–2 @ ARI
L 6–3 @ ARI
L 2–1 @ MIL
L 2–1 @ MIL
W 9–7 @ MIL (F/10) Streak: L4
Diamondbacks — Last 5
W 6–2 vs TOR
W 6–3 vs TOR
W 8–5 @ BAL (F/10)
W 4–3 @ BAL
L 9–7 @ BAL Streak: W4
Probable Pitching Matchup
TOR — Kevin Gausman (RHP)
Record: 0–1
ERA: 2.42
WHIP: 0.85
IP: 22.1
K/BB: 31 / 5
HR Allowed: 2
ARI — Ryne Nelson (RHP)
Record: 1–1
ERA: 3.54
WHIP: 1.03
IP: 20.1
K/BB: 19 / 8
HR Allowed: 4
Matchup Predictor:
Blue Jays: 40.5%
Diamondbacks: 59.5%
Key Player Matchups
Toronto Blue Jays
Vladimir Guerrero Jr.: .315 AVG, .419 OBP, .411 SLG
Andrés Giménez: 3 HR, 11 RBI
Jesús Sánchez: 11 RBI
Arizona Diamondbacks
Corbin Carroll: .309 AVG, .400 OBP, .618 SLG, 16 RBI
Ketel Marte: 4 HR
Corbin Carroll (again): Grand slam on Apr 18 vs TOR
Series History & Context
Arizona leads the current series 2–0, winning 6–3 and 6–2.
Blue Jays enter on a 4‑game losing streak.
Diamondbacks enter on a 4‑game winning streak.
Toronto is 1–7 on the road, while Arizona is 7–2 at home.
Betting Trends
Toronto bullpen: 22.2% save rate, 7 blown saves in 9 chances.
Blue Jays scoring: 3.8 runs/game (25th MLB).
Diamondbacks offense: 95 runs, strong situational hitting.
Arizona has won 4 straight and is 6–2 in last 8.
Game Odds
Toronto Blue Jays – 112
Arizona Diamondbacks 8
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Saturday, April 18, 2026
