MLB Game Preview: Boston Red Sox (11-17) vs. Toronto Blue Jays (12-15)

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First Pitch is scheduled for 7:07 p.m. ET

Venue: Rogers Centre — Toronto, Ontario

Surface: Artificial turf

Roof: Retractable (weather‑dependent)

Weather Outlook (Toronto)

Rogers Centre may open or close the roof depending on conditions.

Temperature: 55–58°F outside

Conditions: Mostly cloudy

Wind: 8–12 mph from the west

Impact: If roof is open, slight boost to right‑center carry; if closed, neutral hitting environment.

Injury Report

Boston Red Sox

Trevor Story (SS): 10‑day IL, shoulder

Triston Casas (1B): 10‑day IL, rib

Garrett Whitlock (RHP): 15‑day IL, elbow

Kenley Jansen (RHP): Day‑to‑day, back tightness

Wilyer Abreu (OF): Day‑to‑day, wrist soreness

Toronto Blue Jays

Kevin Gausman (RHP): 15‑day IL, shoulder inflammation

Jordan Romano (RHP): 15‑day IL, elbow

Isiah Kiner‑Falefa (UTIL): Day‑to‑day, hamstring

Alejandro Kirk (C): Day‑to‑day, hand contusion

(Official MLB injury designations will finalize closer to game time.)

Team Records & Recent Form

Boston Red Sox (11–17)

Last 5: L, L, W, L, L

Offense: Inconsistent, struggling with runners in scoring position

Pitching: Bullpen taxed after multiple short starts

Toronto Blue Jays (12–15)

Last 5: W, L, W, L, W

Offense: Trending upward, especially at home

Pitching: Rotation stabilizing despite injuries

Probable Pitching Matchup

Boston — RHP Brayan Bello

Profile: Power sinker/slider mix

Strengths: Ground‑ball generation, weak contact

Keys: Command early in counts; avoiding long innings

Toronto — RHP José Berríos

Profile: Curveball‑heavy righty with strong home splits

Strengths: Strikeout ability, improved walk rate

Keys: Keeping the ball in the park; Boston’s lefties can punish mistakes

Key Player Matchups

Rafael Devers (BOS) vs. José Berríos

Devers historically hits Berríos well

Berríos must avoid leaving curveballs up in the zone

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (TOR) vs. Brayan Bello

Guerrero thrives vs. sinkerballers when he stays middle‑away

Bello’s ability to jam him inside is crucial

Jarren Duran (BOS) vs. Blue Jays’ Outfield Defense

Duran’s speed can create chaos on turf

Toronto must cut off gaps to prevent extra bases

Bo Bichette (TOR) vs. Red Sox Bullpen

Bichette’s late‑inning production is a difference‑maker

Boston’s relief corps has been inconsistent

Series & Historical Notes

Boston and Toronto split their early‑season meetings in 2025.

Red Sox have lost 6 of their last 8 at Rogers Centre.

Blue Jays have scored 4+ runs in 7 of their last 10 home games.

Betting Trends

Boston

2–6 in last 8 road games

Unders have hit in 5 of last 7

Bello starts often trend low‑scoring early

Toronto

4–2 in last 6 overall

Overs hit in 4 of last 6 at home

Berríos has strong home ERA splits

Game Odds

Boston Red Sox                 7

Toronto Blue Jays           – 143

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Sunday, April 26, 2026

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