Venue: Rogers Centre — Toronto, Ontario
Address: One Blue Jays Way, Toronto, ON M5V 1J3
First Pitch is scheduled for 4:07 PM ET
Broadcast: MLB.TV, Sportsnet (TOR), Guardians.TV (CLE)
Weather Outlook (Indoor Stadium)
Rogers Centre is a retractable‑roof stadium, meaning weather will not impact gameplay. If the roof is closed—as is typical for early‑season games—conditions will be climate‑controlled.
Injury Report
Cleveland Guardians
Gabriel Arias (SS) — 10‑Day IL, strained left hamstring
Andrew Walters (RP) — 15‑Day IL, recovering from lat surgery
Carlos Hernandez (RP) — OUT until approx. May 1
Toronto Blue Jays
George Springer (RF) — 10‑Day IL (toe)
Addison Barger (3B) — 10‑Day IL (ankle)
Alejandro Kirk (C) — 10‑Day IL (thumb fracture)
Yimi García (RP) — 15‑Day IL (elbow)
Lazaro Estrada (RP) — 15‑Day IL (shoulder)
José Berríos (SP) — 15‑Day IL (elbow stress fracture)
Trey Yesavage (SP) — 15‑Day IL (shoulder)
Bowden Francis (SP) — 60‑Day IL (UCL reconstruction)
Shane Bieber (SP) — 60‑Day IL (elbow inflammation)
Anthony Santander (RF) — 60‑Day IL (shoulder labral tear)
Cody Ponce (SP) — 60‑Day IL (ACL sprain)
Injury Edge: Cleveland — Toronto is missing multiple starters and bullpen arms.
Probable Pitching Matchup
Cleveland — Gavin Williams (RHP)
Record: 3–1
ERA: 2.12
WHIP: 1.01
K/BB: 40 K / 17 BB
HR Allowed: 4
Toronto — Max Scherzer (RHP)
Record: 1–2
ERA: 7.16
WHIP: 1.29
K/BB: 10 K / 5 BB
HR Allowed: 4
Pitching Edge: Cleveland — Williams has been dominant on the road, while Scherzer has been inconsistent at home.
Team Records & Recent Form
Cleveland Guardians (14–12)
Last 5: L, W, L, W, W
Team Stats:
AVG: .228
Runs: 105
HR: 26
OBP: .318
SLG: .374
ERA: 4.00
WHIP: 1.26
Toronto Blue Jays (10–14)
Last 5: L, W, W, W, L
Team Stats:
AVG: .256
Runs: 95
HR: 19
OBP: .317
SLG: .379
ERA: 4.46
WHIP: 1.32
Form Edge: Slightly Cleveland — more consistent pitching and recent wins.
Key Player Matchups
Cleveland
José Ramírez: 6 HR, .234 AVG, 12 RBI
Brayan Rocchio: .269 AVG, .367 OBP, 15 RBI
Toronto
Vladimir Guerrero Jr.: .337 AVG, .427 OBP, 12 RBI
Ernie Clement: .320 AVG, 32 H
Matchup Note: Guerrero Jr. vs. Williams’ elite strikeout stuff is the pivotal battle.
Series History & Trends
Guardians struggle offensively on the road (.219 AVG, .299 OBP).
Blue Jays are 6–6 at home, Guardians 6–7 away.
Cleveland’s bullpen: 70% save rate, 16 holds (Top‑10).
Suggested Wagering Model
Game Odds
Cleveland Guardians – 131
Toronto Blue Jays 8
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Thursday, April 23, 2026
