The Toronto Blue Jays are looking to keep things moving as they continue their series against the Los Angeles Angels at Rogers Centre. After picking up a 2-0 win on Friday, Toronto is trying to claw their way back up the AL East standings and find some rhythm during this homestand.
Here is what you need to know for today’s matchup.
Game Info
- Date: Saturday, May 9, 2026
- First Pitch: 3:07 PM EDT
- Location: Rogers Centre — Toronto, ON
- TV: Sportsnet (SNET)
- Radio: SN590 The Fan
Probable Pitchers
TOR: Trey Yesavage (1-1, 0.96 ERA)
Yesavage has been a revelation early in his run, posting a microscopic ERA through his first few appearances. He brings a fresh arm and confidence to the rotation and has shown he can handle the pressure of the big stage so far. The Blue Jays are heavy favourites with him on the mound today, and they’ll be looking for him to give the bullpen a bit of a breather after some heavy usage lately.
LAA: Jack Kochanowicz (2-1, 3.05 ERA)
The Angels counter with Kochanowicz, who has been solid through the first month and a bit. He carries a 1.20 WHIP and has shown an ability to limit damage even when runners get on. It’s a battle of young arms, and the Blue Jays’ hitters will need to be aggressive early to get him out of his comfort zone.
Players to Watch
Okamoto has been the story of the offence lately. He’s already up to 10 home runs on the season and has been on a tear, hitting five homers in his last six games prior to Friday. While he went hitless in the opener, he’s due for another loud contact game and remains the most dangerous power threat in the lineup right now.
Vladdy is sitting around .245 and while the power numbers are steady, the team is looking for him to start finding the gaps more consistently. He’s the engine that makes this offence go, and a big afternoon from him usually leads to a Blue Jays win.
Even with the Angels struggling at 15-24, you can never look past Trout. He leads the Halos with 11 home runs and a .940 OPS. He didn’t do much damage on Friday, which is a win in itself, but the Blue Jays’ pitching staff has to stay sharp to keep him from changing the game with one swing.
The Bottom Line
Toronto enters today at 17-21 and finally has a bit of momentum after snapping a losing skid. The bullpen situation is still a bit thin, though Jeff Hoffman’s recent usage suggests the team is still trying to find the right spots for him. With a rookie like Yesavage on the mound, the offence needs early run support so the high-leverage arms aren’t under the microscope late. Another win today would secure the series and start to turn the tide on a difficult start to May.
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