NEWSLETTER
On Monday, Yariel Rodriguez will start for the Toronto Blue Jays (14-15) versus Jonathan Bowlan and the Kansas City Royals (17-12), with first pitch scheduled for 7:07 PM ET at Rogers Centre.
The article below will provide you with everything you need to watch Toronto take on Kansas City.
When is Blue Jays vs. Royals and when does it start?
Where to watch Blue Jays vs. Royals
The Blue Jays and Royals will take to the field at Rogers Centre for this matchup on April 29, and if you’d like to catch the action live, get your tickets now from Vivid Seats!
What channel is the game on?
You can catch this game live on SN1.
Watch the Blue Jays vs. Royals live stream on Fubo
Free Live Stream Online: Start your free Fubo trial today!
Blue Jays vs. Royals Game Preview
Blue Jays Stats, Odds & Insights
The Blue Jays have gone 11-6 in games they were listed as the moneyline favorite (winning 64.7% of those games).
Toronto averages 0.8 home runs per game to rank 24th in baseball with 24 total home runs .
The Blue Jays’ .360 slugging percentage is 23rd in baseball.
Toronto has a 4.30 team ERA that ranks 22nd across all MLB pitching staffs.
Pitchers for the Blue Jays combine for the 24th-ranked WHIP in baseball (1.369).
Royals Stats, Odds & Insights
The Royals have been underdogs in 20 games this season and won 11 (55%) of those contests.
Kansas City has hit 29 homers this season, which ranks 14th in the majors.
The Royals are 15th in MLB with a slugging percentage of .384 this season.
Kansas City has the fifth-best ERA (3.19) in the majors this season.
The Royals have a combined WHIP of 1.261 as a pitching staff, which ranks 16th in MLB.
Blue Jays Starter Recent Performance: Yariel Rodriguez
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| at Royals | Apr. 24 | 4.0 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| at Padres | Apr. 19 | 4.0 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 1 |
| vs. Rockies | Apr. 13 | 3.2 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 2 |
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|
Blue Jays Key Players to Watch
The Blue Jays will send Rodriguez (0-1) to the mound for his fourth start of the season. He is 0-1 with a 3.86 ERA and 15 strikeouts in 11 2/3 innings pitched.
The right-hander’s last appearance was on Wednesday against the Kansas City Royals, when he tossed four innings, surrendering three earned runs while giving up six hits.
The 27-year-old has a 3.86 ERA and 11.6 strikeouts per nine innings across three games this season, while allowing a batting average of .277 to opposing hitters.
Daulton Varsho is batting .233 this season with a team-high six home runs and 14 RBI.
Justin Turner is batting .306 to lead Toronto this season.
George Springer has 23 hits this season and a slash line of .219/.311/.343.
Royals Key Players to Watch
Bowlan has been named the starter for the Royals and will make his first start this season.
The last time the 27-year-old pitched was on Saturday, Sept. 30 against the New York Yankees. The righty threw one scoreless inning out of the bullpen in that matchup.
He ended last season with a 3.00 ERA and a 1.667 WHIP in two games, finishing with a 0-1 record.
Salvador Perez paces the Royals with seven home runs and 26 runs batted in, while putting up a team-high batting average of .340.
Bobby Witt Jr. is hitting .308 with eight doubles, four triples, four home runs and seven walks.
Maikel Garcia has four doubles, a triple, four home runs and nine walks while hitting .223.
Get more MLB picks.
If you are new to sports betting, read our in-depth guide on betting on Baseball and find the best MLB betting sites and promo codes.
