The Arizona Diamondbacks and Toronto Blue Jays face off in an exciting interleague matchup at Rogers Centre in Toronto, Ontario. The Diamondbacks aim to bounce back after their five-game winning streak was snapped, while the Blue Jays look to recover from a three-game sweep at the hands of the Phillies.
Game Details
- Date: Tuesday, June 17, 2025
- Time: 7:07 PM ET
- Venue: Rogers Centre, Toronto, ON
- TV Broadcast: ARID, Sportsnet ONE
Toronto Blue Jays Outlook
The Blue Jays (38-33) have struggled recently, dropping three straight games to Philadelphia, where they were outscored 22-7. Despite the slump, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. remains a key offensive force, batting .289 with 15 home runs and 48 RBIs. Bo Bichette has also been productive, hitting .275 with 12 doubles and 40 runs scored.
Toronto will send Chris Bassitt (7-3, 3.70 ERA) to the mound. Bassitt has been solid but has allowed four or more runs in three of his last four starts.
Arizona Diamondbacks Outlook
The Diamondbacks (36-35) had their five-game winning streak snapped in an 8-2 loss to the Padres on Sunday. Corbin Carroll leads the team with 14 home runs and 45 RBIs, while Ketel Marte has been a consistent hitter, batting .281 with 16 doubles.
Arizona will counter with Brandon Pfaadt (8-4, 5.50 ERA), who has struggled on the road, posting a 6.94 ERA in seven away starts.
Key Matchups to Watch
- Vladimir Guerrero Jr. vs. Diamondbacks’ Pitching – Guerrero’s power could be a game-changer.
- Chris Bassitt vs. Arizona’s Left-Handed Hitters – Lefties are batting .293 against Bassitt, compared to .239 for right-handers.
- Brandon Pfaadt vs. Blue Jays’ Offense – Pfaadt has struggled with hard-hit balls, allowing a 52.8% hard-hit rate.
Toronto enters as the slight favorite, but Arizona’s offensive depth suggests a competitive battle. Expect a high-scoring contest, with the Blue Jays’ home-field advantage giving them the edge late.
Game Odds
Arizona Diamondbacks 9
Toronto Blue Jays – 126
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Monday, June 16, 2025
