PREVIEW: Guardians at Blue Jays

TORONTO (Interstat) — The Cleveland Guardians visit the Toronto Blue Jays on Friday, April 24, 2026, at Rogers Centre, with first pitch scheduled for 7:07 p.m. ET.

Cleveland (14-12) sends right-hander Gavin Williams (3-1, 3.12 ERA) to the mound. The Guardians have won three of his last four starts.

Toronto (10-14) counters with veteran right-hander Max Scherzer (1-2, 4.50 ERA).

Players to Watch

Guardians right-hander Tanner Bibee has been Cleveland’s most reliable starter this month. In his last two outings, he allowed two earned runs over 12 innings, striking out eight. However, he struggled in his two prior starts, surrendering nine earned runs over 8 2/3 innings combined.

Blue Jays left-hander Eric Lauer has shown flashes. He struck out nine over 5 1/3 innings against on March 29, but has lost his last four decisions, posting a 6.75 ERA over that span.

Recent Results

Cleveland is coming off a 2-0 loss to Houston on Wednesday, managing only five hits. The Guardians have split their last six games.

Toronto lost 7-3 at the Los Angeles Angels on Wednesday. The Blue Jays have dropped four of their last five.

Series Outlook

Interstat’s game simulator projects a 5-4 Guardians victory. Cleveland is a -1.5 run favorite, with the over/under set at 8.

The teams play again Saturday and Sunday before Cleveland returns home to face Tampa Bay, and Toronto hosts Boston.