March 27, 2026Updated 5:17 pm EDT
The Toronto Blue Jays start the season versus the Athletics on Friday at 7:07 p.m. ET, at Rogers Centre. Kevin Gausman gets the start for the Blue Jays, and Luis Severino is the expected starter for the Athletics.
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Injury reports
Blue Jays
Anthony Santander: 10 Day IL (Shoulder), Shane Bieber: 15 Day IL (Elbow), Trey Yesavage: 15 Day IL (Shoulder), Yimi Garcia: 15 Day IL (Elbow), José Berrios: 15 Day IL (Elbow), Bowden Francis: 60 Day IL (Elbow)
Athletics
Gunnar Hoglund: 15 Day IL (Knee)
Stats to know (2025 stats)
- Vladimir Guerrero Jr. had a .467 slugging percentage last season thanks to 57 extra-base hits.
- George Springer finished with an OBP of .397 and 153 total hits.
- Brent Rooker had a .479 slugging percentage last season thanks to 73 extra-base hits.
- Tyler Soderstrom slashed .276/.346/.474 and finished with an OPS of .820.
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Mar 27, 2026
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