Blue Jays vs Rangers Odds

#1 CL

Jeff Hoffman: Throws clean ninth inning for save

May 28th

Hoffman picked up the save in Wednesday's 2-0 win over the Rangers after throwing a clean ninth inning. He struck out one.

#1 SS

Bo Bichette: Dealing with back tightness

May 28th

Bichette is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against Texas due to lower-back tightness, Arden Zwelling of Sportsnet.ca reports.

#1 2B

Andres Gimenez: Starting rehab assignment Wednesday

May 28th

Gimenez (quadriceps) was cleared to begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Dunedin on Wednesday, Arden Zwelling of Sportsnet.ca reports.

#1 C

Alejandro Kirk: Sitting down Wednesday

May 28th

Kirk isn't in the lineup for Wednesday's game against Texas.

#17 PROS

Gage Stanifer: Improved vision fueling breakout

May 28th

Stanifer was diagnosed with an astigmatism this offseason, and with the issue now addressed by contact lenses, the 21-year-old right-hander is enjoying a breakout campaign, Mitch Bannon of the Athletic reports.

#2 P

Max Scherzer: Set to face hitters by week's end

May 28th

Scherzer (thumb) threw a 45-pitch bullpen session Monday and is expected to face hitters in live batting practice in Toronto on Thursday or Friday, Rob Longley of the Toronto Sun reports.

#10 BP

Paxton Schultz: Opening Wednesday's game

May 28th

The Blue Jays named Schultz as their starting pitcher for Wednesday's game against the Rangers in Arlington, Arden Zwelling of Sportsnet.ca reports.

#2 BP

Chad Green: Takes first loss vs. Texas

May 27th

Green (1-1) took the loss in Tuesday's 2-0 defeat to Texas after allowing two runs (one earned) on two hits and one walk in one inning. He struck out one.

#5 P

Bowden Francis: Fans six in five scoreless innings

May 27th

Francis didn't factor into the decision Tuesday against the Rangers after allowing three hits and one walk in five scoreless innings. He struck out six.

#1 LF

Nathan Lukes: Absent from starting lineup

May 27th

Lukes is not in the Blue Jays' starting lineup against the Rangers on Tuesday.

#1 CF

Daulton Varsho: Launches eighth homer

May 27th

Varsho went 3-for-5 with a double and a solo home run in Monday's win over the Rangers.

#1 P

Kevin Gausman: Another dominant outing in win

May 26th

Gausman (5-4) recorded the win Monday against the Rangers after allowing one run on five hits and no walks in eight innings. He struck out six.

#3 BP

Nick Sandlin: Tossing bullpen Monday

May 26th

Sandlin (lat) will throw a bullpen session Monday at the Blue Jays' facility in Florida, Arden Zwelling of Sportsnet.ca reports.

#8 BP

Ryan Burr: Pulled from rehab assignment

May 26th

Burr experienced renewed soreness in his right shoulder during his rehab appearance Sunday with Triple-A Buffalo and has returned to Toronto for further evaluation, Arden Zwelling of Sportsnet.ca reports.

#1 BP

Yimi Garcia: Receives cortisone shot

May 26th

Garcia (shoulder) received a cortisone shot Monday and will be shut down from throwing for a few days, Arden Zwelling of Sportsnet.ca reports.

#1 RF

George Springer: On bench Monday

May 26th

Springer isn't part of the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Rangers.

#7 P

Alek Manoah: Staying on schedule in rehab

May 26th

Manoah (elbow) has built up to 40 pitches during regular twice-a-week bullpen sessions as he recovers from elbow surgery, Mitch Bannon of the Athletic reports.

#3 P

Chris Bassitt: Allows five runs in loss

May 25th

Bassitt (4-3) took the loss Sunday against the Rays, allowing five runs on nine hits and two walks across four innings. He struck out two.

#3 C

Ali Sanchez: Contract selected, starting Sunday

May 25th

The Blue Jays selected Sanchez's contract from Triple-A Buffalo, and he'll start behind the plate and bat eighth Sunday against the Rays.

#2 C

Tyler Heineman: Out with concussion

May 25th

The Blue Jays placed Heineman on the 7-day injured list Sunday due to a concussion.

#4 P

Jose Berrios: Yields three runs in first frame

May 24th

Berrios (1-2) took the loss against the Rays on Saturday, allowing three runs on three hits and one walk while striking out three across six innings.

#1 DH

Anthony Santander: Reaches base four times

May 24th

Santander went 2-for-2 with two walks in Saturday's 3-1 loss to Tampa Bay.

#1 1B

Vladimir Guerrero: Drives in Jays' lone run Saturday

May 24th

Guerrero went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Saturday's 3-1 loss to the Rays.

#6 P

Eric Lauer: Hit hard in Friday's loss

May 24th

Lauer (1-1) took the loss Friday as the Blue Jays were downed 3-1 by the Rays, giving up three runs on six hits and two walks over 4.1 innings. He struck out two.

#11 BP

Braydon Fisher: Notches first MLB win

May 23rd

Fisher (1-0) picked up the win Thursday, recording the final out in the top of the 11th inning in a 7-6 victory over the Padres.

#2 LF

Jonatan Clase: Reaches four times in win

May 22nd

Clase went 2-for-3 with an RBI, two walks and a stolen base in Thursday's 7-6 extra-innings victory over the Padres.

#1 3B

Addison Barger: Contributes three hits in win

May 22nd

Barger went 3-for-4 with a double, one RBI, and two walks in Thursday's 7-6 win over the Padres.

#2 CF

Myles Straw: Getting first start in one week

May 22nd

Straw will start in center field and bat eighth in Thursday's game against the Padres.

#9 BP

Jose Urena: Used in mop-up duty Wednesday

May 22nd

Urena gave up two hits and struck out one in two scoreless innings of relief Wednesday during a 14-0 win over the Padres.

#4 PROS

Trey Yesavage: Double-digit Ks in Vancouver debut

May 21st

Yesavage struck out 10 and gave up two runs on two hits and three walks over four innings Tuesday for High-A Vancouver.

#2 1B

Ernie Clement: Not in Friday's lineup

May 16th

Clement is not in the lineup for Friday's contest versus the Tigers.