Toronto Blue Jays vs Tampa Bay Rays Preview
Today's Starting Matchup
Tampa Bay Rays starter Nick Martinez carries a 1.70 ERA with a 2-1 record this season. The opposing starter has not yet been announced.
Team Season Comparison
2026 season record: Toronto Blue Jays 16-18 (.471), Tampa Bay Rays 21-12 (.636).
Tampa Bay Rays holds the edge in the season standings, though Toronto Blue Jays can't be counted out based on head-to-head matchups.
Recent form: Toronto Blue Jays on a 1-game losing streak, Tampa Bay Rays on a 3-game win streak.
Bullpen Analysis
Toronto Blue Jays bullpen: 13 relievers on the active roster. Key arms: Braydon Fisher (Setup) 2.95 ERA, 18 K in 18.1 IP, Dylan Cease 3.05 ERA, 56 K in 38.1 IP, Eric Lauer 6.00 ERA, 20 K in 27.0 IP.
Tampa Bay Rays bullpen: 13 relievers on the active roster. Key arms: Bryan Baker (Closer) 2.70 ERA, 15 K in 13.1 IP, Casey Legumina 3.95 ERA, 10 K in 13.2 IP, Cole Sulser 3.06 ERA, 14 K in 17.2 IP.