Sutter Health Park in West Sacramento, California.
First pitch is scheduled for 3:05 p.m. ET.
TV coverage includes NBCS-CA and SNET (Sportsnet); streaming available via Fubo and similar platforms.
Starting Pitchers
Blue Jays: RHP Braydon Fisher (3-4, 3.20 ERA, ~1.24 WHIP, 68 K in 70.1 IP). Expected to serve as an opener in what is projected as a bullpen game (limited prior outings this season, often short). Solid ERA and strikeout ability in limited work; Michael Lorenzen or others may provide length behind him.
Athletics: LHP Brady Basso (1-2, 4.32 ERA, 1.41 WHIP, 24 K in 33.1 IP). Left-hander with limited innings and higher ERA/WHIP. Provides a different look but faces a tougher overall Toronto staff.
Fisher (and the deeper Toronto bullpen) holds the edge over Basso and the Athletics’ pitching staff.
Venue and Weather
Sutter Health Park (West Sacramento, CA — temporary/home venue for the Athletics). Forecast: Mostly sunny and hot, with highs near 99–100°F. Game-time temperatures likely in the upper 80s to mid-90s. Light northwest winds around 5–10 mph. Near-zero precipitation chance; expect warm, dry conditions that can favor offense.
Injury Reports
Blue Jays:
Luis Urías (INF): 10-day IL (quad).
Shane Bieber (SP): 15-day IL (back).
Jameson Taillon (SP): 15-day IL (elbow/forearm).
Trey Yesavage (SP): 15-day IL (knee).
Longer-term: Anthony Santander (shoulder), José Berríos, Yimi García, Patrick Corbin, Addison Barger, and others (mostly elbow/shoulder, 60-day IL).
Athletics:
Shea Langeliers (C): 10-day IL (knee).
J.T. Ginn (SP): 15-day IL (elbow).
Longer-term: Brent Rooker, Nick Kurtz, Jacob Wilson, Luis Severino, Tyler Soderstrom, and multiple others (knee/shoulder/hip/thumb, mostly 60-day IL).
Projected/recent lineups
Blue Jays: Vladimir Guerrero Jr., Alejandro Kirk, Kazuma Okamoto, Ernie Clement, Andrés Giménez, and available outfielders (George Springer historically strong vs. A’s).
Athletics: Zack Gelof (hot recently), Lawrence Butler, Henry Bolte, Max Muncy, and supporting young/role players. Key performers: Blue Jays — Guerrero Jr., Okamoto (power), Clement, Kirk. Athletics — Gelof (recent HRs), Butler, and contact pieces.
Key Player vs. Player Matchups
Fisher (RHP opener) + Toronto bullpen vs. Athletics lefty/righty mix (Gelof, Butler). Short outings shift emphasis to relief matchups.
Basso (LHP) vs. Blue Jays right-handed power (Guerrero, Okamoto, Kirk). Toronto’s recent offensive form and depth give them the advantage against a thin A’s staff.
Sutter Health Park can play as a hitter-friendly environment in warm conditions.
Recent Team Forms
Blue Jays (last 10: 7-3): .277 team AVG, strong 3.10 ERA in the span, positive run differential (+21). Won the series middle game 4-2 on Tuesday. Fourth in AL East with lingering wild-card relevance. Road mark 36-38.
Athletics (last 10: 5-5): .245 AVG, higher ERA (~5.07). Split the first two games of the series. Poor overall record and home mark (26-45). Fourth in AL West, focused on development.
Series History
Current series: Tied 1-1 (A’s won Monday 6-5, Blue Jays won Tuesday 4-2). Season series: Blue Jays lead 4-1 overall. Toronto seeks the series win.
Betting Trends
Blue Jays strong recent form and season series dominance.
Athletics’ poor home record and pitching staff struggles support favorites.
Higher totals common in warm conditions at this venue.
Game Odds
Toronto Blue Jays – 170
Athletics 9.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Tuesday, September 8, 2026
