Blue Jays vs Rays Picks and Prediction – 3/28/2024

The Toronto Blue Jays are heading to Tropicana Field on opening day, where they will take on the Tampa Bay Rays. Get the rest of our free MLB picks here! Toronto ended spring training on a four game losing skid, most recently suffering a 4-3 loss against the Pittsburgh Pirates. Kevin Gausman gave up 3 hits and 1 run through 3 innings in this game, while Damiano Palmegiani connected on a home run.

José Berríos is set to be the Blue Jays’ starting pitcher on Thursday, last season he posted a 3.65 ERA to go along with an 11-12 record. The Blue Jays would lose third baseman Matt Chapman in free agency however, Justin Turner will be making his debut with Toronto on Thursday. Toronto finished third in the AL East last season, with a record of 89-73.

After defeating the Philadelphia Phillies 6-3, the Rays would go on tie the Detroit Tigers 3-3 in their final spring training game. Ryan Pepiot allowed just 2 hits and 0 runs through 6 inning on the mound in this game, while Yandy Díaz and Brandon Lowe each connected on home runs.

Zach Eflin will be Tampa Bay’s starting pitcher on Thursday, last season he posted a 3.50 ERA to go along with a 16-8 recrod. The Rays ended their 2023 season with a 99-63 record which placed them second in the AL East. The Rays were a top 5 team at the plate and on the mound last year, led by Yand Díaz’ 173 hits and Zach Eflin’s 186 strikeouts.