Friday 4 August 2017
8:10 PM EDT / Minute Maid Park
Cesar Valdez (RHP 1-0, 6.59 ERA, 1.61 WHIP, 20 Ks)
v. Brad Peacock (RHP 9-1, 2.62 ERA, 1.22 WHIP, 101 Ks)
v. Brad Peacock (RHP 9-1, 2.62 ERA, 1.22 WHIP, 101 Ks)
We're catching a break here. No Altuve, Springer or Correa. We can do this!
Of Note:
#BlueJays option Joe Biagini to triple-A Buffalo where he'll start. Also place Miguel Montero on DL. Raffy Lopez up, Danny Barnes activated— Shi Davidi (@ShiDavidi) August 4, 2017
#BlueJays sending Joe Biagini to triple-A to start. First start Monday. He's on board with the plan. #BlueJays expect him back this month— Ben Nicholson-Smith (@bnicholsonsmith) August 4, 2017
Devon Travis has started hitting in the cage. He's expected to start running soon. Gibbons pleased with his progress #BlueJays— Ben Nicholson-Smith (@bnicholsonsmith) August 4, 2017
CONGRATS RAFFY!!! #BlueJays have selected the contract of #Bisons C Raffy Lopez! Hit .293 with 12HR, 34RBI in 59G with the Herd! @MiLB pic.twitter.com/3VSaKiL7c9— Buffalo Bisons (@BuffaloBisons) August 4, 2017
Aaron Sanchez progressing per John Gibbons, but #BlueJays aren't sure when he'll be ready to re-join rotation. They expect him back in 2017— Ben Nicholson-Smith (@bnicholsonsmith) August 4, 2017
☔️ Rain in the forecast! ☔️@BringerOfRain20 has homered in 3 straight. His .483 OBP at Minute Maid Park is also the highest by any player. pic.twitter.com/LwFvCdYpXc— Blue Jays (@BlueJays) August 4, 2017
Toronto Blue Jays
Jose Bautista RF
Russell Martin C
Josh Donaldson 3B
Justin Smoak 1B
Kendrys Morales DH
Steve Pearce LF
Ezequiel Carrera CF
Rob Refsnyder 2B
Ryan Goins SS
Houston Astros
Derek Fisher LF
Alex Bregman SS
Josh Reddick RF
Yuli Gurriel 3B
Marwin Gonzalez 2B
Carlos Beltrán DH
Brian McCann C
Tyler White 1B
Jake Marisnick CF
EPIC rain delay entertainment.@Dbacks' bullpen vs @Cubs' bullpen. Who won?! (via @FOXSPORTSAZ) pic.twitter.com/ucnc2YrQ0H— FOX Sports: MLB (@MLBONFOX) August 3, 2017
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