First pitch is scheduled for 7:40 p.m. ET
Venue: American Family Field, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
TV/Streaming: Brewers.TV / Sportsnet (Blue Jays feed); radio on Sportsnet 590 (TOR) and 620 WTMJ (MIL)
Series: First of a three-game interleague set (Blue Jays at Brewers April 14-16) — opening matchup between the clubs in 2026.
Weather Update
Game-time conditions at American Family Field are forecast to be mild but unsettled, with temperatures in the low-to-mid 60s°F (around 61-68°F) and southwest winds 6-15 mph. There is a 40-50% chance of showers/thunderstorms, particularly in the evening hours, with potential for brief heavy downpours, gusts up to 40 mph, and isolated hail risks as a low-pressure system moves through. Storms are expected to exit the area by around 10 p.m., but delays or a postponed start are possible if activity intensifies near first pitch. The roof at American Family Field remains open unless severe weather forces closure. Overall, a neutral-to-slightly pitcher-friendly environment if the game stays dry, with the total set around 7 runs.
Team Records & Recent Form
Blue Jays (6-9, 4th in AL East, 0-3 away): Toronto has struggled out of the gate, posting a sub-.500 record and ranking near the bottom of the AL in runs scored per game (around 3.9-4.0). They are 2-8 in their last 10 and dropped their most recent series to the Twins (including back-to-back losses April 11-12). The offense has shown occasional pop but has been inconsistent, especially on the road.
Brewers (8-7, 3rd in NL Central, 5-4 home): Milwaukee sits above .500 but has hit a wall, losing its last five games straight (including a sweep by the Nationals April 10-12). Despite a solid 5-4 home mark, the offense has gone cold recently while the pitching staff has kept them competitive in most outings. They’ve been outscored in the skid but remain dangerous at American Family Field.
Injury Report
Blue Jays (significant depth hits, especially in the outfield and rotation):
George Springer (RF) — 10-day IL (left big toe fracture).
Addison Barger (3B/INF) — 10-day IL (ankle sprain).
Alejandro Kirk (C) — 10-day IL (left thumb fracture).
Yimi Garcia (RP) — 15-day IL (right elbow recovery).
Trey Yesavage (SP) — 15-day IL (right shoulder impingement).
Tyler Heineman (C) — day-to-day (back spasms).
Longer-term: Shane Bieber (SP, elbow — out until late May).
Brewers (key position players and bullpen depth affected):
Andrew Vaughn (1B/OF) — 10-day IL (hand).
Jackson Chourio (OF) — 10-day IL (hand).
Jared Koenig (RP) — 15-day IL (elbow).
Rob Zastryzny (RP) — 15-day IL (shoulder).
Christian Yelich (LF) — day-to-day (general availability concerns noted in recent reports).
The Blue Jays’ absences weaken their lineup and rotation depth noticeably; Milwaukee’s IL hits are more position-player focused but thin the bench.
Probable Pitchers & Key Player Matchups
Blue Jays: RHP Kevin Gausman (0-1, 2.08 ERA, 0.63 WHIP, 26 K in 17.1 IP)
Gausman has been elite early, limiting hard contact with a microscopic WHIP and dominant strikeout rate. This is a strong road spot for the veteran against a Brewers lineup that has been ice-cold during its five-game skid.
Brewers: RHP Jacob Misiorowski (1-1, 3.31 ERA, 1.04 WHIP, 28 K in 16.1 IP)
Misiorowski, a hard-throwing young arm, has shown electric stuff but has surrendered a few more hits. He’ll look to exploit a Blue Jays offense missing key pieces (Springer, Barger) in a hitter-friendly park when the roof stays open.
Key Position Player Matchups/Notes (based on current trends):
Brewers threats vs. Gausman: Brice Turang (recently red-hot with multi-HR games and .298/.441/.617 slash); William Contreras and the heart of the order looking to break the slump.
Blue Jays threats vs. Misiorowski: Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (power bat), Bo Bichette, and the remaining lineup core that can punish mistakes.
Overall edge: Slight pitching advantage to Toronto with Gausman’s superior early peripherals, but Milwaukee’s home crowd and Misiorowski’s velocity keep it competitive.
Series History
This is the clubs’ first 2026 meeting. Historically, interleague series between these teams have been closely contested with no dominant trend (split results in recent seasons). The home team has held a modest edge at American Family Field in past matchups, but early-season form will dictate the narrative here.
Betting Trends
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Toronto’s last 9 games; Milwaukee is 7-4 as favorites but 1-5 in its current skid. Early unders have cashed when strong starters like Gausman are involved, and road dogs with elite pitching have provided value against slumping home clubs.
Game Odds
Toronto Blue Jays 7
Milwaukee Brewers – 126
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Monday, April 13, 2026
