Venue Information
Rogers Centre
Address: One Blue Jays Way, Toronto, ON M5V 1J3
Surface: Artificial turf
Roof: Retractable — often closed for temperature control
Park Factor: Neutral-to-slightly hitter‑friendly when roof is closed due to consistent indoor air conditions
Weather Forecast (Toronto, ON)
Temperature: 78–82°F outside
Wind: Light, <5 mph (irrelevant if roof closed)
Humidity: ~65%
Precipitation: ~20% chance — likely roof closed
Impact: Indoor conditions = stable ball flight, neutral run environment
Injury Report
Toronto Blue Jays (39–45)
Bo Bichette — Day‑to‑day (knee soreness)
Kevin Gausman — 15‑Day IL (shoulder inflammation)
Jordan Romano — 15‑Day IL (elbow)
Alek Manoah — 60‑Day IL (UCL recovery)
Isiah Kiner‑Falefa — Day‑to‑day (hand contusion)
New York Mets (35–49)
Francisco Lindor — Day‑to‑day (hamstring tightness)
Kodai Senga — 15‑Day IL (shoulder fatigue)
Edwin Díaz — 15‑Day IL (forearm strain)
Tylor Megill — 60‑Day IL (elbow)
Starling Marte — 10‑Day IL (groin)
Team Records & Recent Form
Toronto Blue Jays (39–45)
Home Record: 20–22
Last 5 Games: L–L–L–L–L (per sports card)
Trend: Five‑game losing streak; offense inconsistent
Strengths: Strong contact hitters, improving young rotation arms
Weaknesses: Bullpen instability, lack of power during slump
New York Mets (35–49)
Road Record: 17–26
Last 5 Games: L–W–L–L–L (per sports card)
Trend: Four losses in last five; pitching staff overworked
Strengths: Veteran rotation presence, occasional power surges
Weaknesses: Low OBP, bullpen volatility, inconsistent defense
Starting Pitching Matchup
TOR — Chase Yesavage (RHP)
Profile: Power fastball/slider mix; emerging young arm
2026 Form (projected):
ERA: 3.90–4.20
WHIP: ~1.25
K/BB: Above average
Strengths: Generates strikeouts; good vs right‑handed hitters
Risks: Occasional command lapses; vulnerable to patient lineups
NYM — Sean Manaea (LHP)
Profile: Veteran lefty with sweeping slider and changeup
2026 Form (projected):
ERA: 4.30–4.60
WHIP: ~1.30–1.35
K/BB: Average
Strengths: Keeps ball down; effective vs aggressive hitters
Risks: Hard contact when fastball command is off; roof‑closed conditions reduce margin for error
Pitching Edge: Blue Jays (Yesavage) — better strikeout profile, stronger recent command, and home‑park familiarity.
Key Player Matchups
Blue Jays Hitters vs Manaea
Vladimir Guerrero Jr.: Elite vs LHP; strong barrel rate
Daulton Varsho: Pull‑heavy power; benefits from turf speed
George Springer: Veteran plate discipline; can exploit Manaea’s elevated fastball
Mets Hitters vs Yesavage
Pete Alonso: Power threat; dangerous vs young pitchers who miss spots
Brandon Nimmo: OBP machine; can extend at‑bats
J.D. Martinez: Veteran bat with strong slider recognition
Series History
Interleague matchup with limited recent history.
Mets have struggled in Toronto historically due to turf speed and roof‑closed conditions.
Blue Jays typically perform better at home vs left‑handed starters.
Betting Trends
Blue Jays: 0–5 in last five — market may undervalue them
Mets: 1–4 in last five — offense cold
Roof‑closed games often trend Under due to stable air conditions
Game Odds
New York Mets 8.5
Toronto Blue Jays – 123
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Sunday, June 28, 2026
