TORONTO — The Toronto Blue Jays return home this week for a pivotal six-game homestand, hosting the Tampa Bay Rays and Detroit Tigers at Rogers Centre. After a morale-boosting sweep of the Seattle Mariners, the Jays will look to carry that momentum into matchups against two familiar American League rivals.
Up First: Three-Game Set vs. Tampa Bay Rays
Toronto will open the homestand with a three-game series against the always-dangerous Tampa Bay Rays, beginning Tuesday, May 13. The Rays (21–19) currently sit third in the AL East but are known for their ability to disrupt divisional opponents. Tampa Bay took two of three when the teams last met in April.
Series Schedule:
📅 Tuesday, May 13 – 4:07 PM ET
📅 Wednesday, May 14 – 4:07 PM ET
📅 Thursday, May 15 – 3:07 PM ET
Players to Watch:
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Blue Jays: Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (.289 AVG, 9 HR, 29 RBI) is heating up, while Kevin Gausman (3–3, 3.82 ERA) is scheduled to start Game 1.
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Rays: Randy Arozarena and Isaac Paredes continue to pace the Rays offense.
Then: Weekend Series vs. Detroit Tigers
Following the Rays, the Blue Jays will welcome the Detroit Tigers (18–22) for a weekend set. The Tigers have been inconsistent this season but bring a competitive young core to the Rogers Centre.
Series Schedule:
📅 Friday, May 16 – 4:07 PM ET
📅 Saturday, May 17 – 3:07 PM ET
📅 Sunday, May 18 – 1:37 PM ET
Players to Watch:
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Blue Jays: Bo Bichette, George Springer, and Daulton Varsho continue to spark the offense, while José Berríos (4–2, 3.65 ERA) is expected to headline the pitching staff against Detroit.
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Tigers: Spencer Torkelson and Riley Greene have been key bats for Detroit, while former Jay Eduardo Rodriguez is slated to face his old team.
What’s at Stake?
This homestand presents a crucial opportunity for Toronto (20–20) to climb above the .500 mark and make up ground in the tightly packed AL East. After this stretch, the Jays will head back on the road for a series against the Baltimore Orioles.
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