Blue Jays vs Rays Picks and Prediction – 3/29/2024

The Toronto Blue Jays play the second game of four-game series on the road Friday against the Tampa Bay Rays. Last season, Toronto finished the regular season 89-73, finishing third in the American League East, 12 games behind the first place Baltimore Orioles. Toronto qualified as one of the wildcard participants in the postseason last season. Make sure you stay up to date with all the MLB action, with our expert MLB picks.

Toronto will be carried by a strong batting order that includes George Springer, Bo Bichette, Vladimir Guerrero Jr, Justin Turner, Daulton Varsho and Cavan Biggio amongst others. Toronto has not yet announced its starting pitcher for the second game of the series on Friday but Chris Bassett is the likely starter as he follows Jose Berrios, the opening day pitcher, in the Blue Jays rotation.

The Tampa Bay Rays look to get off to a strong start at home when hosting Toronto on Friday in the second game of the regular season. Last season, Tampa Bay finished second in the American League East at 99-63 and was just two games behind the division champion Baltimore Orioles. Tampa Bay was 53-28 at home and ended the regular season with a run differential of +195.

Tampa Bay will have many familiar faces in the lineup on Friday. The leading hitters will be Yandy Diaz, Randy Arozarena, Harold Ramirez, Isaac Paredes, Richie Palacios and Brandon Lowe. Tampa Bay will send Aaron Civale to the mound on Friday. Last season with the Cleveland Guardians, the right-hander was 7-5 with an ERA of 3.46. 116 Ks and 33 BBs.