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Today's Starting Matchup
Today's starting pitching matchup features Toronto Blue Jays's Kevin Gausman (4-8, 4.32 ERA) against San Diego Padres's Germán Márquez (4-2, 5.02 ERA).
Both starters carry similar ERAs, setting the stage for a potential pitchers' duel. WHIP: Kevin Gausman 1.22, Germán Márquez 1.43.
Advanced metrics: Kevin Gausman — FIP 3.75, K% 24.3%, 106.3 IP / Germán Márquez — FIP 6.10, K% 14.9%, 37.7 IP
Team Season Comparison
2026 season record: Toronto Blue Jays 45-50 (.474), San Diego Padres 47-48 (.495).
Recent form: Toronto Blue Jays on a 1-game losing streak, San Diego Padres on a 1-game win streak.
Based on starting pitching, Toronto Blue Jays holds the edge.
Bullpen Analysis
Toronto Blue Jays bullpen: 13 relievers on the active roster. Key arms: Adam Macko 3.63 ERA, 17K in 17.1IP, Braydon Fisher (Setup) 3.33 ERA, 46K in 46.0IP.
San Diego Padres bullpen: 13 relievers on the active roster. Key arms: Adrian Morejon (Setup) 3.45 ERA, 56K in 47.0IP, Bradgley Rodriguez (Setup) 2.08 ERA, 37K in 39.0IP, Germán Márquez 5.02 ERA, 24K in 37.2IP.