Venue: Rogers Centre — Toronto, Ontario, Canada
First Pitch: 3:07 PM ET / 12:07 PM PT
Surface: Artificial Turf
Park Factor: Rogers Centre boosts right‑handed power and overall run scoring, especially with the roof closed.
WEATHER OUTLOOK — TORONTO, ON
(Note: Rogers Centre may close the roof depending on conditions.)
Temperature: 61–64°F
Sky: Mostly cloudy
Wind: 10–13 mph blowing in from left field (if roof open)
Rain: 20% chance
Roof Status: Likely closed due to cooler temps and rain risk
Impact:
With the roof closed, conditions favor consistent offense and carry to the gaps.
Angels’ fly‑ball hitters benefit; Blue Jays’ right‑handed power also gets a boost.
INJURY REPORT
Los Angeles Angels (15–24)
OF Mike Trout — OUT (back surgery recovery)
3B Anthony Rendon — OUT (wrist fracture)
1B Nolan Schanuel — Healthy
SP Reid Detmers — Healthy
Toronto Blue Jays (17–21)
1B Vladimir Guerrero Jr. — Probable (hand soreness)
SS Bo Bichette — Healthy
OF George Springer — Day‑to‑Day (hamstring tightness)
SP Kevin Gausman — Healthy
Impact:
Angels missing Trout and Rendon severely limits their run‑scoring ceiling.
Toronto’s lineup is near full strength if Guerrero plays.
TEAM RECORDS & RECENT FORM
Los Angeles Angels (15–24)
Last 10: 3–7
Road Record: 7–13
Run Differential: -39
Trend: Pitching inconsistent, offense struggling without Trout, bullpen unreliable.
Toronto Blue Jays (17–21)
Last 10: 5–5
Home Record: 9–10
Run Differential: -12
Trend: Offense improving, pitching stabilizing, bullpen showing signs of life.
RECENT TEAM FORM SNAPSHOT
Los Angeles Angels
Taylor Ward carrying the offense
Schanuel improving OBP but lacking power
Rotation struggling to get deep into games
Angels averaging 3.7 runs per game over last 10
Bullpen ERA among worst in AL
Toronto Blue Jays
Guerrero heating up at the plate
Bichette producing consistent contact
Springer’s absence hurts but depth stepping up
Jays averaging 4.6 runs per game over last 10
Bullpen ERA trending downward
SERIES HISTORY
2025 Season Series: Blue Jays won 4–2
Last 10 Meetings: Blue Jays lead 6–4
At Rogers Centre: Toronto has won 4 of last 5
Trend: Toronto has controlled this matchup recently, especially at home.
PROJECTED STARTING PITCHING MATCHUP
LOS ANGELES — SP Reid Detmers (LHP)
2026 ERA: 4.58
WHIP: 1.34
Last 3 Starts: 1–2, 5.02 ERA
Strengths: Swing‑and‑miss slider, improving fastball command
Weaknesses: HR‑prone vs. right‑handed power, struggles with deep counts
Matchup Note: Toronto’s right‑handed core (Guerrero, Bichette, Kirk) is a tough matchup for Detmers.
TORONTO — SP Kevin Gausman (RHP)
2026 ERA: 3.66
WHIP: 1.17
Last 3 Starts: 2–1, 2.88 ERA
Strengths: Elite splitter, high K‑rate, excellent command
Weaknesses: Occasional early‑inning struggles
Matchup Note: Angels’ lineup struggles vs. elite splitters — major advantage Gausman.
KEY PLAYER MATCHUPS
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (TOR) vs. Reid Detmers
Guerrero crushes left‑handed pitching
Detmers’ HR issues make this a dangerous matchup
Advantage: Toronto
Taylor Ward (LAA) vs. Kevin Gausman
Ward is Angels’ most reliable hitter
Gausman’s splitter neutralizes right‑handed power
Advantage: Toronto
Bo Bichette (TOR) vs. Angels Bullpen
Bichette thrives late in games
Angels’ bullpen among MLB’s worst
Advantage: Toronto
BETTING TRENDS
Los Angeles Angels
3–7 in last 10
Overs hit in 6 of last 8
2–6 in last 8 road games
1–5 in last 6 vs. Toronto
Toronto Blue Jays
4–2 in last 6 home games
Overs hit in 5 of last 7
6–1 in last 7 vs. Angels
Gausman 4–1 in last 5 home starts
Head‑to‑Head
Blue Jays averaging 5.4 runs per game vs. Angels since 2024
Angels averaging 3.8 runs per game vs. Toronto
Overs hit in 7 of last 10 meetings
Game Odds
Los Angeles Angels 8
Toronto Blue Jays – 188
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, May 8, 2026
