Red Sox vs Blue Jays Picks and Prediction – 4/30/2025

On Wednesday, the Boston Red Sox (16-14) face off against the Toronto Blue Jays (13-15) at the Rogers Centre in Toronto, Ontario. Keep up to date with all the MLB action, with our expert MLB picks.

Toronto comes into this matchup on a two-game losing streak and has dropped four of their last five games prior to their series opener against Boston. In their recent 5-1 defeat against the Yankees, George Springer provided the only spark for the Blue Jays’ offense, going 1-for-4 at the plate with a solo home run, which accounted for both his run scored and his RBI in the game. So far this season, Andres Gimenez and Anthony Santander have been the Blue Jays’ top power hitters, each recording three home runs to lead the team. Trailing them, both George Springer and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. have hit two homers apiece. Bo Bichette has been especially productive when it comes to driving in runs, leading the team with thirteen RBIs this year. When it comes to batting average, George Springer stands out with an impressive .325 mark, the highest among the team’s regular hitters. Defensively, the Blue Jays have struggled recently, conceding an average of 5.2 runs per game over their last five outings. In the American League East standings, Toronto currently trails the first-place Yankees by four games. With their offense sputtering and averaging just 3.4 runs per game on the season, the Blue Jays hope to break out of their slump as they prepare to kick off a key series against their divisional rivals, the Boston Red Sox.

Boston enters this game on a two-game winning streak, but has dropped three of their last five games prior to their series opener against Toronto. In their convincing 13-3 victory over Cleveland, Ceddanne Rafaela had a standout performance, going 2-for-4 at the plate. He drove in five runs, hit a home run, and crossed the plate once himself, making a major impact on the Red Sox’s offense. Looking at Boston’s power hitters this season, Alex Bregman, Trevor Story, and Wilyer Abreu are tied for the team lead in home runs, each having hit five so far. Not far behind, Rafael Devers has contributed four home runs to the team’s total. When it comes to driving in runs, Alex Bregman has been the most productive, topping the Red Sox with 22 RBIs this year. In addition to his power and run production, Bregman is also setting the pace in batting average among Red Sox regulars, currently hitting an impressive .319. On the defensive side, the Red Sox have allowed an average of 4.6 runs per game over their last five contests. This stretch has left them two games back from the division-leading Yankees in the AL East standings. As the team prepares to face the Toronto Blue Jays, they hope to capitalize on Toronto’s recent struggles in the field. Offensively, Boston has been productive, averaging 4.9 runs per game overall this season as they aim to close the gap in their division race.

Toronto’s offense has struggled to produce runs at home so far this season, but strong performances from their pitching staff and solid defensive play have helped them secure eight victories in their first thirteen home matchups. Next, they’ll welcome the Boston Red Sox to town; Boston has had an even split in their sixteen road contests, winning half and losing half. On the mound, the Red Sox will send Lucas Giolito, who is making his first appearance of the season after being sidelined with an injury and just coming off the injured list. Opposing him for Toronto will be José Berríos, who currently holds a 1-1 record and a 4.24 ERA through the early part of the campaign. Final Score Prediction, Toronto Blue Jays win 9-6.