Blue Jays vs Rays Picks and Prediction – 5/25/2025

The Toronto Blue Jays complete a three-game series on the road Sunday versus the Tampa Bay Rays. Toronto dropped to 25-25 following Friday’s 3-1 loss to Tampa Bay in the opening game of the series, snapping a three-game winning streak by the Blue Jays. Toronto is tied for second with Boston in the American League East, five games behind the first-place New York Yankees. Keep up to date with all the MLB action with our expert MLB picks.

Bo Bichette is batting .284 with 25 RBI and 61 hits to lead Toronto in the three categories. Daulton Varsho is the leader in home runs with seven, and Vladimir Guerrero Jr is the leader in on-base percentage at .380. Toronto is batting .249 with a .380 slugging percentage. On Sunday, Toronto will send Chris Bassitt to the mound. The right-hander is 4-2 with a 2.83 ERA, 61 Ks, and 11 BBs.

The Tampa Bay Rays improved to 24-26 following Friday’s two-run victory over Toronto. Curtis Mead hit a solo home run to lead Tampa Bay to the victory on Friday. Tampa Bay has won three straight and four of the last six. The Rays are just 24th in runs scored, but Tampa Bay is 15th in ERA. The Rays trail the first-place Yankees by six games in the AL East.

Jonathan Aranda is batting .306 with an on-base percentage of .391 to lead Tampa Bay in both categories. Brandon Lowe is the leader in home runs with nine, while Yandy Diaz is the leader in RBI with 27 and hits with 47. On Sunday, the Tampa Bay Rays will send Ryan Pepiot to the mound. The right-hander is 2-5 with a 3.99 ERA, 47 Ks, and 18 BBs.

Toronto has won four of its last six, which includes a win in the series opener on Friday. Toronto starter Chris Bassitt has had two consecutive strong outings, allowing one run on 11 hits across 11.2 innings, including a 3-1 victory over Tampa Bay on May 14. Tampa Bay starter Ryan Pepiot has allowed six runs on 14 hits across 12 innings in the last two outings. Final Score Prediction: Toronto Blue Jays win 5-3.