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Today's Starting Matchup
Today's starting pitching matchup features Miami Marlins's Janson Junk (2-5, 5.07 ERA) against Toronto Blue Jays's Trey Yesavage (2-1, 1.07 ERA).
Toronto Blue Jays's Trey Yesavage posts an elite 1.07 ERA this season, while Janson Junk has been shaky at 5.07. There is a clear gap in starting pitching quality.
Advanced metrics: Janson Junk — FIP 4.30, K% 17.2%, 55.0 IP / Trey Yesavage — FIP 1.88, K% 28.7%, 25.3 IP
Team Season Comparison
2026 season record: Miami Marlins 25-29 (.463), Toronto Blue Jays 25-28 (.472).
Recent form: Miami Marlins on a 3-game win streak, Toronto Blue Jays on a 1-game losing streak.
Based on starting pitching, Toronto Blue Jays holds the edge.
Bullpen Analysis
Miami Marlins bullpen: 13 relievers on the active roster. Key arms: Andrew Nardi (Setup) 5.23 ERA, 24K in 20.2IP, Anthony Bender 3.38 ERA, 23K in 21.1IP.
Toronto Blue Jays bullpen: 13 relievers on the active roster. Key arms: Braydon Fisher (Setup) 2.73 ERA, 31K in 29.2IP.
Win Probability
Projected win probability: Miami Marlins 35% vs Toronto Blue Jays 65%
Factors: Toronto Blue Jays's starter owns the lower ERA, Toronto Blue Jays's home-field advantage. Of course, baseball's inherent randomness means actual results may differ.
Key Tactical Points
Workload comparison: Janson Junk averages 5.5 IP per start vs. Trey Yesavage at 5.1 IP. Getting six-plus innings from the starter significantly eases the bullpen burden.