- Matchup: Toronto Blue Jays vs Tampa Bay Rays
- Scheduled Date: Monday, May 4, 2026
- Venue: Tropicana Field, St. Petersburg, FL
- Broadcast: MLB.TV
- Betting Odds: Toronto (-160) Tampa Bay (+132)
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The Tampa Bay Rays (20-12) are set to face the Toronto Blue Jays (16-17) at Tropicana Field this Monday. The odds favor the Blue Jays at -160, while the Rays are at +132. The total runs line is set at 9. Pitchers for the game include Eric Lauer and Nick Martinez.
Currently, the Toronto Blue Jays are producing at a slugging percentage of .388 with 218 strikeouts and 95 walks. They boast 135 RBIs and total 278 hits this season, holding a batting average of .250. The team has recorded 56 doubles and hit 32 home runs, accumulating 140 runs with an on-base percentage of .313. Averaging 4.2 runs per game, the Blue Jays rank 23rd in the league.
The Blue Jays’ pitching staff has an earned run average of 4.23 (15th in the league) with 311 strikeouts. They have allowed 37 home runs and given up 153 runs total (17th in MLB). Their walk rate stands at 107, while their FIP is 3.88. Toronto has allowed 271 hits (8.3 per 9 innings) and 138 earned runs, resulting in a strikeout-to-walk ratio of 2.91 and a WHIP of 1.29.
This season, the Blue Jays have utilized 125 relief pitchers, with a 24.1% rate of inherited runners scoring. They have secured 24 holds, ranking 8th in the league. Blue Jays’ relievers have come into 40 save situations, achieving 7 saves but blowing 7 chances for a save percentage of 50.0%.
This season, the team has accomplished 881 putouts, 263 assists, and committed 23 errors for a fielding percentage of .980, placing them 27th in the majors. With 2,643 innings played, they have converted 68.3% of balls hit into play into outs, ranking them 26th in MLB.
Eric Lauer has pitched 728 innings and amassed 689 strikeouts in his career. With a win-loss record of 46-42, he holds a FIP of 4.14 and has faced 3,125 batters. His career ERA sits at 4.20 (allowed 340 earned runs) with a WHIP of 1.335, giving up 703 hits (8.7 hits per nine innings) along with 269 walks.
The Tampa Bay Rays are producing a slugging percentage of .380 and scoring 4.53 runs per game (14th in MLB). They have 43 doubles, 108 walks, and 145 runs, with 29 home runs compiled this season, alongside 137 RBIs. Striking out 235 times (29th in the league), they have totaled 270 base hits, maintaining a .326 OBP and a .250 batting average this season.
The Rays’ pitching staff has surrendered 139 runs this season, recording a team ERA of 3.86. They’ve allowed 37 home runs and give up 4.36 runs per 9 innings (13th in MLB). With a team WHIP of 1.209 and a FIP of 4.25, they have a strikeout-to-walk ratio of 8.00 (254 strikeouts and 107 walks), ranking 5th in the league for hits allowed with 240.
In 42 save situations, the Rays have achieved 25 holds with 4 blown saves. Their relievers have appeared in 17 save opportunities, successfully converting 13 saves. Tampa Bay’s relief pitchers have an inherited runners scoring rate of 34.2% and have come into 37 high-leverage situations, holding an impressive 76.5% save percentage, ranking 4th in baseball.
With defensive efficiency of 72.7% over 2,586 innings, the Rays rank 2nd in the league. Despite this, they have committed 25 errors, recorded 246 assists, and 862 putouts this season, yielding a fielding percentage of .978 (29th in MLB).
In his MLB career, Nick Martinez has surrendered 963 hits, recorded 694 strikeouts over 977 innings. He has allowed 441 earned runs and has a WHIP of 1.291 with a FIP of 4.0. His strikeout-to-walk ratio is 2.33, having faced 4,134 opponents with a career record of 50-60 and a 4.06 ERA allowing 8.9 hits per 9 innings.
Who do you think will take the victory in tonight’s MLB battle, whether against the spread or the moneyline?
Prediction: Choose Tampa Bay (+132)
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