April 27, 2026Updated 12:14 pm EDT
The Boston Red Sox will look for another strong showing from a batter on a hot streak versus the Toronto Blue Jays on Monday at 7:07 p.m. ET, at Rogers Centre. Willson Contreras is on a two-game homer streak. Dylan Cease (1-0, 2.10 ERA) gets the start for the Blue Jays, who are 12-15 this season and fourth in the AL East. Ranger Suarez (1-2, 4.00 ERA) is expected to start for the Red Sox, who are 11-17 and fifth in the AL East.
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Injury reportsBlue Jays
George Springer: 10 Day IL (Toe), Nathan Lukes: 10 Day IL (Hamstring), Addison Barger: 10 Day IL (Ankle), Alejandro Kirk: 10 Day IL (Hand), Trey Yesavage: 15 Day IL (Shoulder), Lazaro Estrada: 15 Day IL (Shoulder), José Berrios: 15 Day IL (Elbow), Cody Ponce: 60 Day IL (Knee), Anthony Santander: 60 Day IL (Shoulder), Shane Bieber: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Bowden Francis: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Yimi Garcia: 60 Day IL (Elbow)
Red Sox
Patrick Sandoval: 15 Day IL (Elbow), Sonny Gray: 15 Day IL (Leg), Justin Slaten: 15 Day IL (Oblique), Kutter Crawford: 15 Day IL (Wrist), Tanner Houck: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Johan Oviedo: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Triston Casas: 60 Day IL (Knee), Romy Gonzalez: 60 Day IL (Shoulder)
Stats to know
Toronto’s Vladimir Guerrero Jr. has hit two home runs this season. He has also tallied 14 RBIs and has scored 15 runs. In 115 plate appearances, he has recorded a .340 BA, .426 OBP and .460 SLG with a 12.2% walk rate and an 11.3% strikeout rate. He has been effective on the base paths, recording two steals on two attempts.
In 100 plate appearances, Andrés Giménez has slashed .287/.313/.468 this season. He has hit three long balls and driven in 16 runs with a strikeout rate of 16% and a walk rate of 4%. He has four stolen bases on four attempts. He has come around to score eight times.
Boston’s Wilyer Abreu is slashing .298/.354/.481 this season with four home runs, 12 RBIs and an OPS of .835. He has a 17.7% strikeout rate and an 8% walk rate in 113 plate appearances, and he has scored 15 total runs.
In 115 plate appearances, Contreras has hit six long balls, tallied 19 RBIs and scored 13 runs. He is batting .253/.374/.463 and has posted a 29.6% strikeout rate and a 12.2% walk rate.
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