The Blue Jays’ home opener finally arrives Monday night as All-Star Julio Rodriguez and Seattle Mariners visit Rogers Centre for the only time this season to open a three-game set.
Toronto is a -125 favourite to win on the MLB odds for Monday.
Betting Analysis
Last season, the Blue Jays began on a lengthy road trip due to renovations to Rogers Centre. This year, the team’s 10-game opening trip through St. Petersburg, Houston and New York was more of the same, but at least it’s out of the way now and the Blue Jays fared relatively well all things considered with a 4-6 record.
Are you aware that Seattle is the only active MLB franchise to never reach a World Series? Will it happen this year? The rotation is among the best in baseball – former Blue Jays Cy Young winner Robbie Ray is working his way back from Tommy John surgery and not likely ready until midseason — and the M’s have arguably a Top 5 overall talent in outfielder Julio Rodriguez but probably don’t have enough offence as things stand to win the AL pennant barring a trade addition.
Seattle ended the majors’ longest playoff drought in 2022 and swept Toronto in the Wild Card round but just missed out on the postseason in 2023. The Mariners certainly could be a playoff team again in 2024.
These teams split in 2023, each going 2-1 at home. Rodriguez, who played in five of the six, hit .294 with a solo homer and two stolen bases.
Seattle Mariners
The Mariners were without a few regulars on Sunday as they were blown out in Milwaukee to drop two of three in that series – Seattle is yet to win a series, going 0-2-1. First baseman Ty France has been on the paternity list but will rejoin the team in Toronto and expected in the lineup Monday. Not many Mariners are hitting yet, but France is batting .320 with three runs scored. Closer Andres Munoz has been a little shaky in the early going with a 4.91 ERA.
Ace right-hander Luis Castillo is on the hill Monday. He is among the early AL Cy Young betting favourites but hasn’t pitched much like it yet at 0-2 with a 6.75 ERA and 1.78 WHIP. You may remember Castillo pitched in Toronto in the Wild Card round following the 2022 season and threw 7.1 shutout innings in a Game 1 victory. Castillo faced the Jays once last season, also at Rogers Centre, and allowed two runs over five in a no-decision. Vladimir Guerrero Jr. is 0-for-8 carer off him. Alejandro Kirk is 3-for-5 with a homer.
Toronto Blue Jays
Toronto’s pitching went south in the final two games over the weekend at Yankee Stadium in allowing a combined 17 runs after shutting out the Bombers in Friday’s series-opening victory. Justin Turner, who is off to a solid start at .285 with a homer and six RBIs, got Sunday off. The Jays have yet to win one of their first three series, going 0-2-1 like Seattle.
Veteran right-hander Jose Berrios (1-0, 2.25 ERA) is on the mound Monday. He has had a quality start in both outings this season – which is encouraging because Berrios was a fair amount worse on the road last year compared to home, where he was 6-6 with a 3.30 ERA. Berrios has made seven career starts vs. Seattle and has a 3.27 ERA in 44 innings with 45 strikeouts. He last saw the Mariners in May 2022 and threw seven shutout innings. M’s star Julio Rodriguez is 2-for-3 career off him.
MLB Prediction: Who Will Win Mariners vs. Blue Jays?
Line History
Sports Interaction customers are placing their bets on:
time | fav | line | total |
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Opening 7 Apr 10:37pm | TOR | -1.5 +165 | U +8.5 -120 |
Closing 8 Apr 11:08pm | TOR | -1.5 +160 | O +8 -115 |
- Regular Season
Mariners Team Leaders
HR |
34 |
BA |
0.4 |
SB |
32 |
HR |
30 |
BA |
0.35 |
SB |
16 |
- Regular Season
Blue Jays Team Leaders
HR |
34 |
BA |
0.4 |
SB |
32 |
HR |
30 |
BA |
0.35 |
SB |
16 |
Injuries
Bryce Miller (SP)
Justin Turner (1B)
Victor Robles (RF)
Victor Robles (RF)
Luis Castillo (SP)
Victor Robles (RF)
Andres Munoz (RP)
Luke Raley (RF)
Victor Robles (RF)
Yimi Garcia (RP)
Kevin Gausman (SP)
Bo Bichette (SS)
Will Wagner (2B)
Daulton Varsho (CF)
Joey Loperfido (LF)
Leo Jimenez (SS)
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (1B)
Addison Barger (RF)
Addison Barger (RF)
Daulton Varsho (CF)
Injuries
player (position) | status | ats*current | o/u* | notes | |
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Bryce Miller (SP) | out for season | Finger - 28 / 09 / 24 | 2-1 | 2-1 | + - |
Miller has been placed on the 15-day injured list with a right index finger blister, and he has been shut down for the remainder of the season. |
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Justin Turner (1B) | Ques Sun | Knee - 22 / 09 / 24 | 5-2 | 4-2-1 | + - |
Turner exited the contest due to a knee injury, and it is unclear if he will suit up for Sunday's clash versus the Rangers. |
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Victor Robles (RF) | Ques Fri | Hand - 18 / 09 / 24 | 8-4 | 6-4-2 | + - |
Robles has missed his last three games due to a bruised right hand, and it is unknown if he will play Friday against the Rangers. |
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Victor Robles (RF) | Ques Tues | Undisclosed - 15 / 09 / 24 | 9-5 | 8-4-2 | + - |
Robles exited from the game due to an undisclosed injury, and it has yet to be determined if he will play Tuesday against the Yankees. |
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Luis Castillo (SP) | Late Sept | Hamstring - 08 / 09 / 24 | 11-8 | 11-5-3 | + - |
Castillo has wound up on the 15-day injury list due to a Grade 2 left hamstring strain, and team officials hope he is able to return in two weeks. |
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Victor Robles (RF) | Ques Tues | Elbow - 07 / 09 / 24 | 13-8 | 12-5-4 | + - |
Robles has missed his last two games after being hit in the elbow by a pitch, and it remains to be seen if he will take the field for Tuesday's game versus the Pandres. |
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Andres Munoz (RP) | Ques Thur | Elbow - 04 / 09 / 24 | 14-10 | 14-6-4 | + - |
Munoz missed his last game due to an elbow injury, and it has yet to be determined if he will be available for Thursday's clash against the Athletics. |
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Luke Raley (RF) | Que Mon | Undisclosed - 25 / 08 / 24 | 18-15 | 19-9-5 | + - |
Raley is hampered by a undisclosed injury, and it is uncertain if he will play Monday against the Rays. |
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Victor Robles (RF) | Prob Tues | Finger - 24 / 08 / 24 | 18-16 | 20-9-5 | + - |
Robles missed the past two games due to a right index finger contusion, but he is projected to be available for Tuesday's tilt against the Rays. |
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Yimi Garcia (RP) | out of season | Elbow - 23 / 08 / 24 | 18-16 | 20-9-5 | + - |
Garcia has been transferred to the 60-day injured list with right elbow inflammation, and he is likely to miss the remainder of the season. |
player (position) | status | ats*current | o/u* | notes | |
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Kevin Gausman (SP) | Que Wed | Back - 19 / 09 / 24 | 4-7 | 4-7 | + - |
Gausman sat out the previous four games due to lower-back tightness, and it remains to be seen if he will dress for Wednesday's game versus the Red Sox. |
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Bo Bichette (SS) | out of season | Finger - 18 / 09 / 24 | 4-8 | 4-8 | + - |
Bichete has wound up on the 10-day injury list due to a fractured right middle finger, and he will miss the entire 2024 season. |
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Will Wagner (2B) | Out indefinitely | Knee - 17 / 09 / 24 | 4-8 | 4-8 | + - |
Wagner has been posted to the 60-day injured list due to left knee inflammation, and he will miss an undetermined length of time. |
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Daulton Varsho (CF) | out for season | Shoulder - 15 / 09 / 24 | 5-8 | 5-8 | + - |
Varsho has been transferred to the 60-day injured reserve due to right shoulder strain, and he has been shut down for the remainder of the season. |
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Joey Loperfido (LF) | Ques Wed | Hip - 14 / 09 / 24 | 5-9 | 5-9 | + - |
Loperfido missed the last three contest with a left adductor discomfort, and it has yet to be established if he will face the Rangers on Wednesday. |
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Leo Jimenez (SS) | Ques Sun | Foot - 11 / 09 / 24 | 6-10 | 6-9-1 | + - |
Jimenez missed the previous two games with a left foot injury, and it is unclear if he will be active for Sunday's game versus the Cardinals. |
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Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (1B) | Ques Tues | Foot - 09 / 09 / 24 | 8-10 | 6-11-1 | + - |
Guerrero Jr. exited the previous contest due to a left foot injury, and it is unclear if he will play Tuesday against the Mets. |
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Addison Barger (RF) | Ques Sat | Knee - 04 / 09 / 24 | 9-13 | 8-13-1 | + - |
Barger missed the previous two contests with a knee injury, and it is uncertain if he will partake in Saturday's clash against the Braves. |
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Addison Barger (RF) | Ques Wed | Knee - 03 / 09 / 24 | 10-13 | 8-14-1 | + - |
Barger exited from the contest due to left knee discomfort, and it is unknown if he will suit up on Wednesday against the Phillies. |
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Daulton Varsho (CF) | Ques Tue | Shoulder - 01 / 09 / 24 | 11-13 | 9-14-1 | + - |
Varsho is nursing with a shoulder injury, and it has yet to be determined if he will play Tuesday against the Phillies. |
Weather

temp | 68 |
condition | indoors |
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Line History
Sports Interaction customers are placing their bets on:
time fav line total Opening 7 Apr 10:37pm TOR -1.5 +165 U +8.5 -120 Closing 8 Apr 11:08pm TOR -1.5 +160 O +8 -115 -
- Regular Season
Mariners Team Leaders
HR 34
BA 0.4
SB 32
HR 30
BA 0.35
SB 16
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- Regular Season
Blue Jays Team Leaders
HR 34
BA 0.4
SB 32
HR 30
BA 0.35
SB 16
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Injuries
Bryce Miller (SP)
out for season Finger - 28 / 09 / 24Justin Turner (1B)
Ques Sun Knee - 22 / 09 / 24Victor Robles (RF)
Ques Fri Hand - 18 / 09 / 24Victor Robles (RF)
Ques Tues Undisclosed - 15 / 09 / 24Luis Castillo (SP)
Late Sept Hamstring - 08 / 09 / 24Victor Robles (RF)
Ques Tues Elbow - 07 / 09 / 24Andres Munoz (RP)
Ques Thur Elbow - 04 / 09 / 24Luke Raley (RF)
Que Mon Undisclosed - 25 / 08 / 24Victor Robles (RF)
Prob Tues Finger - 24 / 08 / 24Yimi Garcia (RP)
out of season Elbow - 23 / 08 / 24Kevin Gausman (SP)
Que Wed Back - 19 / 09 / 24Bo Bichette (SS)
out of season Finger - 18 / 09 / 24Will Wagner (2B)
Out indefinitely Knee - 17 / 09 / 24Daulton Varsho (CF)
out for season Shoulder - 15 / 09 / 24Joey Loperfido (LF)
Ques Wed Hip - 14 / 09 / 24Leo Jimenez (SS)
Ques Sun Foot - 11 / 09 / 24Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (1B)
Ques Tues Foot - 09 / 09 / 24Addison Barger (RF)
Ques Sat Knee - 04 / 09 / 24Addison Barger (RF)
Ques Wed Knee - 03 / 09 / 24Daulton Varsho (CF)
Ques Tue Shoulder - 01 / 09 / 24Injuries
player (position) status ats*current o/u* notes Bryce Miller (SP) out for season Finger - 28 / 09 / 24 2-1 2-1 + - Miller has been placed on the 15-day injured list with a right index finger blister, and he has been shut down for the remainder of the season.
Justin Turner (1B) Ques Sun Knee - 22 / 09 / 24 5-2 4-2-1 + - Turner exited the contest due to a knee injury, and it is unclear if he will suit up for Sunday's clash versus the Rangers.
Victor Robles (RF) Ques Fri Hand - 18 / 09 / 24 8-4 6-4-2 + - Robles has missed his last three games due to a bruised right hand, and it is unknown if he will play Friday against the Rangers.
Victor Robles (RF) Ques Tues Undisclosed - 15 / 09 / 24 9-5 8-4-2 + - Robles exited from the game due to an undisclosed injury, and it has yet to be determined if he will play Tuesday against the Yankees.
Luis Castillo (SP) Late Sept Hamstring - 08 / 09 / 24 11-8 11-5-3 + - Castillo has wound up on the 15-day injury list due to a Grade 2 left hamstring strain, and team officials hope he is able to return in two weeks.
Victor Robles (RF) Ques Tues Elbow - 07 / 09 / 24 13-8 12-5-4 + - Robles has missed his last two games after being hit in the elbow by a pitch, and it remains to be seen if he will take the field for Tuesday's game versus the Pandres.
Andres Munoz (RP) Ques Thur Elbow - 04 / 09 / 24 14-10 14-6-4 + - Munoz missed his last game due to an elbow injury, and it has yet to be determined if he will be available for Thursday's clash against the Athletics.
Luke Raley (RF) Que Mon Undisclosed - 25 / 08 / 24 18-15 19-9-5 + - Raley is hampered by a undisclosed injury, and it is uncertain if he will play Monday against the Rays.
Victor Robles (RF) Prob Tues Finger - 24 / 08 / 24 18-16 20-9-5 + - Robles missed the past two games due to a right index finger contusion, but he is projected to be available for Tuesday's tilt against the Rays.
Yimi Garcia (RP) out of season Elbow - 23 / 08 / 24 18-16 20-9-5 + - Garcia has been transferred to the 60-day injured list with right elbow inflammation, and he is likely to miss the remainder of the season.
player (position) status ats*current o/u* notes Kevin Gausman (SP) Que Wed Back - 19 / 09 / 24 4-7 4-7 + - Gausman sat out the previous four games due to lower-back tightness, and it remains to be seen if he will dress for Wednesday's game versus the Red Sox.
Bo Bichette (SS) out of season Finger - 18 / 09 / 24 4-8 4-8 + - Bichete has wound up on the 10-day injury list due to a fractured right middle finger, and he will miss the entire 2024 season.
Will Wagner (2B) Out indefinitely Knee - 17 / 09 / 24 4-8 4-8 + - Wagner has been posted to the 60-day injured list due to left knee inflammation, and he will miss an undetermined length of time.
Daulton Varsho (CF) out for season Shoulder - 15 / 09 / 24 5-8 5-8 + - Varsho has been transferred to the 60-day injured reserve due to right shoulder strain, and he has been shut down for the remainder of the season.
Joey Loperfido (LF) Ques Wed Hip - 14 / 09 / 24 5-9 5-9 + - Loperfido missed the last three contest with a left adductor discomfort, and it has yet to be established if he will face the Rangers on Wednesday.
Leo Jimenez (SS) Ques Sun Foot - 11 / 09 / 24 6-10 6-9-1 + - Jimenez missed the previous two games with a left foot injury, and it is unclear if he will be active for Sunday's game versus the Cardinals.
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (1B) Ques Tues Foot - 09 / 09 / 24 8-10 6-11-1 + - Guerrero Jr. exited the previous contest due to a left foot injury, and it is unclear if he will play Tuesday against the Mets.
Addison Barger (RF) Ques Sat Knee - 04 / 09 / 24 9-13 8-13-1 + - Barger missed the previous two contests with a knee injury, and it is uncertain if he will partake in Saturday's clash against the Braves.
Addison Barger (RF) Ques Wed Knee - 03 / 09 / 24 10-13 8-14-1 + - Barger exited from the contest due to left knee discomfort, and it is unknown if he will suit up on Wednesday against the Phillies.
Daulton Varsho (CF) Ques Tue Shoulder - 01 / 09 / 24 11-13 9-14-1 + - Varsho is nursing with a shoulder injury, and it has yet to be determined if he will play Tuesday against the Phillies.
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Weather
temp 68 condition indoors