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Toronto Blue Jays probable pitchers & starting lineups vs. New York Yankees, April 5

By Eric Treuden|
Feb 26, 2024; Dunedin, Florida, USA; Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Yusei Kikuchi (16) throws a
Feb 26, 2024; Dunedin, Florida, USA; Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Yusei Kikuchi (16) throws a | Nathan Ray Seebeck-USA TODAY Sports

The Toronto Blue Jays have not exactly gotten their 2024 season off to the best start. They've been no-hit already, been one-hit and enter the day in the cellar of the American League East. Fortunately, it's still early. The club is 3-4 through seven games while the New York Yankees, this weekend's opponent, are 6-1.

Prior to today's contest, the Blue Jays announced a pair of roster moves centering around their bullpen.

Probable starting pitchers

  • Yusei Kikuchi is ready to make his second start of the season. The left-hander was one of the most pleasant surprises in baseball last year but is coming off of a not-so-great start last week. Kikuchi, 32, allowed three runs on six hits while walking three and striking out four. The worry meter should be very low right now, though.
  • Opposite Kikuchi will be right-hander Marcus Stroman, who played the first six years of his big league career in Toronto. The 32-year-old was impressive in his first start with the Yankees, going six shutout innings with four strikeouts and a pair of walks. Stroman has turned himself into a strong, durable and consistent starter since leaving the Blue Jays, so he will be a formidable foe now that he's become a rival.

Toronto Blue Jays starting lineup, April 5

Update: Kevin Kiermaier has been scratched with lower back tightness. Below is the updated starting lineup.

  • 1. RF George Springer
  • 2. 1B Vladimir Guerrero Jr.
  • 3. SS Bo Bichette
  • 4. DH Justin Turner
  • 5. LF Davis Schneider
  • 6. 2B Cavan Biggio
  • 7. C Alejandro Kirk
  • 8. CF Daulton Varsho
  • 9. 3B Isiah Kiner-Falefa

New York Yankees starting lineup, April 5

  • 1. 2B Gleyber Torres
  • 2. RF Juan Soto
  • 3. CF Aaron Judge
  • 4. DH Giancarlo Stanton
  • 5. 1B Anthony Rizzo
  • 6. SS Anthony Volpe
  • 7. LF Alex Verdugo
  • 8. 3B Jon Berti
  • 9. C Jose Trevino

What channel is the Toronto Blue Jays game on today?

  • Game time: 1:05 p.m. ET
  • Sportsnet and the SN App will have the Blue Jays broadcast.
  • Yankees fans can catch the game on YES Network.

How do I stream the Toronto Blue Jays game today?

How can I listen to the Toronto Blue Jays game today?

  • The Blue Jays broadcast will be on Sportsnet.ca.
  • Yankees fans can tune into the game on WFAN 660/101.9 FM and WADO 1280.
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