TORONTO – Davis Schneider received the beginning in left subject for the Blue Jays on Saturday towards Tampa Bay as Toronto aimed to maneuver nearer to clinching the American League East Division title.
Schneider, who changed Anthony Santander within the beginning lineup, was tabbed to bat fifth within the mid-afternoon sport at Rogers Centre.
Blue Jays rookie right-hander Trey Yesavage was set to make his third profession big-league begin for Toronto whereas Tampa Bay countered with Joe Boyle.
“I’m type of simply giving Tony a break somewhat bit,” Blue Jays supervisor John Schneider stated in his pre-game media availability. “After which Schneider confronted (Boyle final week) in Tampa. He can hit a heater and he controls the zone.
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“That’s what we’ve received to do towards Boyle.”
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Santander, who had one hit over three video games after being activated from the injured checklist, was accessible off the bench. He missed almost 4 months with a shoulder damage.
Schneider entered play with a .237 common and .797 OPS over 80 video games this season. He has 11 homers and 31 RBIs.
The Blue Jays began the day with a magic variety of two to clinch the East crown. Any mixture of Toronto wins and New York losses totalling that quantity would give the Blue Jays their first division title since 2015.
The Yankees had been scheduled to play the Baltimore Orioles on Saturday afternoon. New York and Toronto began the day in a first-place tie within the East however the Blue Jays maintain the tiebreaker due to a greater head-to-head report.
Kevin Gausman is the tentative starter for the Blue Jays in Sunday’s regular-season finale. His pitch rely will seemingly be trimmed considerably if the Blue Jays clinch on Saturday.
“He is aware of that he’s going to pitch tomorrow in some capability,” John Schneider stated.
The primary-place finisher will get a bye to the AL Division Collection whereas the second-place crew should play within the wild-card sequence.
This report by The Canadian Press was first revealed Sept. 27, 2025.
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