- Matchup: Toronto Blue Jays vs New York Yankees
- Date: Wednesday, May 20, 2026
- Venue: Yankee Stadium, Bronx, NY
- Broadcast: YES Network
- Betting Odds: Toronto (+125) New York (-150)
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On Wednesday, the Toronto Blue Jays (20-25) will face off against the New York Yankees (28-18) at the historic Yankee Stadium. The betting line for this encounter sees Toronto at +125 and New York at -150, with the over/under line set at 8 runs. The starting pitchers for this duel are Trey Yesavage and Cam Schlittler.
The Toronto Blue Jays have been averaging 4.1 runs per game, ranking them 23rd in MLB. They’ve scored a total of 188 runs this season with a team on-base percentage of .305. The Blue Jays have tallied 70 doubles and hit 42 home runs, accumulating 181 RBIs and 375 hits, with a team batting average of .242. Their slugging percentage stands at .371, with 311 strikeouts compared to 133 walks.
The Blue Jays’ pitching staff has a K/BB ratio of 2.91 and a collective WHIP of 1.29. They’ve allowed 44 home runs and a total of 199 runs (ranking 13th in the league). With 384 hits surrendered (8.4 per 9 innings) and 180 earned runs, their overall team ERA stands at 3.96 (13th in MLB), and they have struck out 416 batters while walking 143. Their FIP is currently 3.62 for the season.
This season, Toronto’s relief pitchers have a save percentage of 50.0%, participating in 46 save opportunities. They’ve secured 9 saves while failing to convert 9 of 18 save chances. The bullpen has inherited 75 runners, with 24% scoring. Blue Jays relievers have appeared in 55 high-leverage situations, and have made 172 appearances this season, boasting 26 holds (14th in the league).
Defensively, the Toronto Blue Jays have recorded 1,228 putouts, 386 assists, and 29 errors, giving them a fielding percentage of .982, ranking 27th in professional baseball. They’ve turned 36 double plays and converted 67.9% of balls in play into outs over 3,684 innings, placing them 28th in the league.
Trey Yesavage, holding a 2-1 career record, has a FIP of 2.14 and has faced 143 hitters, allowing 30 hits (8.2 hits per nine innings) and issuing 15 walks. His earned run average is 2.18, with 8 earned runs allowed and a WHIP of 1.360. Over 33 innings, Yesavage has notched 37 strikeouts in his MLB career.
The New York Yankees currently boast a .331 on-base percentage and a .235 batting average. They rank 8th in the league with 419 strikeouts and have recorded 361 hits. This season, they’ve notched 68 home runs and 224 RBIs, scoring an average of 5.04 runs per game (5th in MLB) with a slugging percentage of .428. They’ve also recorded 79 doubles, walked 216 times, and amassed 237 runs.
The Yankees’ pitching staff has a team WHIP of 1.168 and a FIP of 3.47. Their strikeout-to-walk ratio stands at 8.80 (408 strikeouts against 145 walks), ranking them 5th in total hits given up with 340. They’ve allowed 37 home runs, giving up 3.66 runs per 9 innings (4th in MLB), surrendering a total of 169 runs this season with an ERA of 3.30 (152 earned runs).
For the Yankees, throughout 48 save situations, they’ve earned 28 holds and 9 blown saves. Relievers have faced save chances 19 times, achieving 10 saves. Their inherited runner scoring rate is at 30.2% out of the 86 inherited base runners, having appeared 53 times in high-leverage scenarios and 56 times with runners on base. They rank 25th in MLB for save rate at 52.6%, utilizing 153 relievers this season.
In 3,738 innings played, the Yankees’ defensive efficiency measures 71.3% (7th in MLB). They’ve made 34 double plays and maintain a fielding percentage of .985 (19th in the majors). New York has compiled 444 assists, committed 25 errors, and recorded 1,246 putouts this season.
Cam Schlittler, with a 10-4 career record, boasts a 2.23 earned run average while allowing 6.4 hits per nine innings. His K/BB ratio is at 3.62 after facing 530 opposing batters in his career. He has given up 33 earned runs, has a WHIP of 1.023, and a FIP of 2.2. Schlittler has allowed 94 hits and accumulated 152 strikeouts over 133 innings pitched.
Who will emerge victorious in tonight’s MLB game, covering the spread or clinching the moneyline?
Pick: Back New York (-150)
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