Toronto enters riding a two-game surge and has its No. 2 starter, Kevin Gausman, lined up on normal rest after Dylan Cease’s record-setting debut. Gausman’s dominant splitter profiles well against an Oakland lineup that has whiffed 28 times in the first two games of the series. The Athletics counter with left-hander Ken Waldichuk, whose fastball/slider mix struggles against right-handed power; Toronto’s right-heavy heart of the order (Bichette, Guerrero Jr., Springer) should see plenty of hittable pitches early. Expect the Blue Jays to strike first: a leadoff walk and a Guerrero Jr. RBI double plate a run in the opening frame. The decisive blow comes in the fourth, when Bichette lifts a two-run shot on a hanging slider, pushing the margin to 3-1 and forcing Oakland to the bullpen by the fifth. Gausman scatters five hits across six innings, surrendering solo homers in the third and sixth but consistently missing bats with his splitter in two-strike counts. Toronto’s relief trio of Swanson, Romano, and García slams the door, allowing only a cosmetic ninth-inning run after a defensive miscue. Meanwhile, a late insurance tally in the eighth—courtesy of a Kiermaier triple into the gap—gives the Jays breathing room. Bottom line: Toronto’s superior rotation depth, bullpen stability, and high-contact middle order extend the perfect start, completing the sweep while Oakland leaves town still searching for its first win.

Probable Pitchers

L. Morales Athletics

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E. Lauer Blue Jays

None-None 5.47 ERA

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Athletics — Roster

Player	Pos	AVG	HR	RBI	OBP	SLG
Shea Langeliers	C	.500	3	6	.538	1.250
Nick Kurtz	1B	.111	0	0	.385	.111
Brent Rooker	RF	.077	0	1	.077	.077
Tyler Soderstrom	LF	.167	0	1	.231	.250
Jacob Wilson	SS	.154	0	0	.154	.231
Max Muncy	3B	.167	1	2	.167	.417
Darell Hernaiz	2B	.000	0	0	.000	.000
Lawrence Butler	CF	.000	0	0	.000	.000

Toronto Blue Jays — Roster

Player	Pos	AVG	HR	RBI	OBP	SLG
George Springer	DH	.143	1	2	.143	.429
Myles Straw	LF	.500	0	0	.500	.500
Vladimir Guerrero Jr.	1B	.400	0	1	.571	.400
Addison Barger	RF	.000	0	2	.182	.000
Kazuma Okamoto	3B	.333	1	1	.429	.583
Daulton Varsho	CF	.182	0	1	.308	.182
Ernie Clement	2B	.308	0	1	.308	.462
Andrés Giménez	SS	.545	0	4	.583	.727
Tyler Heineman	C	.500	0	0	.667	.500

Scoring Plays

▼ 1

George Springer homers (1) on a fly ball to left field.

0-1

▼ 3

Jesús Sánchez homers (1) on a fly ball to center field. Tyler Heineman scores.

0-3

▼ 4

Kazuma Okamoto homers (1) on a fly ball to right center field.

0-4

▲ 5

Max Muncy homers (1) on a fly ball to right field. Jacob Wilson scores.

2-4

▼ 5

Addison Barger walks. Tyler Heineman scores. Jesús Sánchez to 3rd. Vladimir Guerrero Jr. to 2nd.

2-5

Athletics — Batting

Player	AB	R	H	RBI	BB	K	HR	AVG	OPS
Shea LangeliersC	4	0	1	0	0	2	0	.500	1.788
Nick Kurtz1B	3	0	1	0	1	2	0	.111	.496
Brent RookerRF	4	0	0	0	0	2	0	.077	.154
Tyler SoderstromLF	4	0	0	0	0	2	0	.167	.481
Jacob WilsonSS	4	1	2	0	0	1	0	.154	.385
Max Muncy3B	4	1	1	2	0	1	1	.167	.584
Darell Hernaiz2B	3	0	0	0	0	2	0	.000	.000
J.T. GinnP	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	.000
Lawrence ButlerCF	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	.000
Totals	32	2	5	2	1	15	1

BATTING

2B: Wilson, J (1, Lauer).

HR: Muncy (1, 5th inning off Lauer, 1 on, 0 out).

TB: Kurtz; Langeliers; Muncy 4; Wilson, J 3.

RBI: Muncy 2 (2).

Team RISP: 1-for-1.

Team LOB: 4.

FIELDING

DP: (Hernaiz-Wilson, J-Kurtz).

a-Struck out for Wynns, A in the 8th.

b-Grounded out for Clarke in the 8th.

Toronto Blue Jays — Batting

Player	AB	R	H	RBI	BB	K	HR	AVG	OPS
George SpringerDH	4	1	1	1	0	1	1	.143	.572
Myles StrawLF	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.500	1.000
Vladimir Guerrero Jr.1B	4	0	2	0	0	0	0	.400	.971
Addison BargerRF	3	0	0	1	1	2	0	.000	.182
Kazuma Okamoto3B	4	1	1	1	0	1	1	.333	1.012
Daulton VarshoCF	3	0	0	0	0	1	0	.182	.490
Ernie Clement2B	3	0	0	0	0	1	0	.308	.770
Andrés GiménezSS	3	0	0	0	0	1	0	.545	1.310
Tyler HeinemanC	2	2	1	0	1	0	0	.500	1.167
Totals	29	5	6	5	3	7	3

BATTING

HR: Springer (1, 1st inning off Morales, 0 on, 0 out); Sánchez, J (1, 3rd inning off Morales, 1 on, 2 out); Okamoto (1, 4th inning off Morales, 0 on, 0 out).

TB: Guerrero Jr. 2; Heineman; Okamoto 4; Springer 4; Sánchez, J 4.

RBI: Barger (2); Okamoto (1); Springer (2); Sánchez, J 2 (3).

2-out RBI: Sánchez, J 2.

GIDP: Okamoto.

Team RISP: 1-for-2.

Team LOB: 3.

Athletics — Pitching

Pitcher	IP	H	R	ER	BB	K	HR	PC-ST	ERA
Luis Morales(L, 0-1)	4.1	5	5	5	2	5	3	71-41	10.38
J.T. Ginn	3.2	1	0	0	1	2	0	45-31	0.00

Toronto Blue Jays — Pitching

Pitcher	IP	H	R	ER	BB	K	HR	PC-ST	ERA
Eric Lauer(W, 1-0)	5.1	3	2	2	1	9	1	87-58	3.38
Braydon Fisher(H, 1)	1.2	0	0	0	0	2	0	22-16	0.00
Tommy Nance(H, 1)	0.2	1	0	0	0	1	0	9-7	0.00
Mason Fluharty(H, 1)	0.1	0	0	0	0	1	0	5-3	54.00
Jeff Hoffman(S, 1)	1.0	1	0	0	0	2	0	10-9	4.50

Game Info

Umpires: Home Plate: Ryan Blakney; First Base: Nick Mahrley; Second Base: Marvin Hudson; Third Base: Tripp Gibson

Venue: Rogers Centre, Toronto

Weather: 68°F, Roof Closed

Wind: 0 mph, None

Athletics — News

Athletics Place Rooker On IL, Reinstate Wilson

Rooker was hitting .200/.315/.389 in just 12 games before the knee injury; Wilson's return adds a .292 AVG bat back to the lineup after missing time, though Oakland remains 33-35 with a -41 run differential.

Brent Rooker

Jacob Wilson

Athletics

Rockies Promote Sean Sullivan For MLB Debut Against Athletics

Sullivan enters a Colorado rotation decimated by injuries—Lorenzen (7.54 ERA) and Freeland (7.81 ERA) have combined for 3-8 record—while the Rockies sit 26-43 with a -100 run differential, giving a prospect limited margin for error in his first start.

Athletics

Colorado Rockies

Athletics option Morris, recall Estes ahead of Brewers series

Morris lasted one appearance after his MLB debut, likely a service time management move rather than performance-based; Estes enters with no 2026 MLB stats to stabilize a rotation where Civale carries a 4.20 ERA across 11 starts.

Athletics

Milwaukee Brewers

Brewers Defeat Athletics 29-Run, 12-Inning Marathon

Milwaukee's 40-23 record and +105 run differential now includes a 12-inning slugfest win; Athletics remain at 31-34 with -43 differential despite the offensive outburst, reinforcing Oakland's underlying weakness—allowing 316 runs through 65 games.

Athletics

Milwaukee Brewers

Athletics Interested In Kris Bubic Ahead of Trade Deadline

Bubic (4.11 ERA, 9.12 K/9) is a logical rental target for Oakland's deadline push, though the 27-39 Royals are 11-22 on the road and unlikely sellers at full price. Oakland's rotation (Springs 4.37 ERA, 3-6) needs depth after losing three of four, making Bubic's mid-rotation profile appealing despite the xwOBA concern at 0.328.

Kris Bubic

Athletics

Kansas City Royals

Toronto Blue Jays — News

Blue Jays Activate Kirk, Designate Heineman

Kirk returns from the 60-day IL with a .298 xwOBA and .350 SLG in limited action, addressing Toronto's catcher depth after Varsho's wrist injury sidelines their CF/DH. Heineman's .224 xwOBA made him expendable despite the roster strain.

Tyler Heineman

Alejandro Kirk

Toronto Blue Jays

Blue Jays Reinstate Scherzer, Designate Seabold

Scherzer returns from the IL to start tonight against Philadelphia after carrying a 9.64 ERA in limited action this season. Toronto (33-35, -15 run differential) adds back its most accomplished arm, though the rotation still anchors around Gausman (3.60 ERA, 79 SO) with Woods Richardson struggling at 7.14 ERA across eight starts.

Connor Seabold

Toronto Blue Jays

Blue Jays Designate Yariel Rodríguez For Assignment

Rodríguez had not appeared in a game this season, so this is a straightforward roster move with no immediate impact on Toronto's rotation depth.

Yariel Rodríguez

Toronto Blue Jays

Blue Jays Select Chad Dallas

Dallas enters a rotation anchored by Gausman (3.36 ERA, 74 SO in 13 starts) as Toronto sits 29-33 in AL East. The moves clear depth but don't address the team's -12 run differential or 4-6 record in last 10.

Chad Dallas

Toronto Blue Jays

Twins Trade Simeon Woods Richardson to Blue Jays

Richardson posted a 7.74 ERA with a 1.72 WHIP and 4.38 K/9 across 8 starts for Minnesota before designation—Toronto adds a reclamation arm to a rotation featuring Gausman (3.13 ERA, 74 SO in 13 starts) as its clear anchor.

Simeon Woods Richardson

Toronto Blue Jays