Yankees vs. Blue Jays MLB Game Preview (6/28/24): Starting Lineups, Odds, Pitchers, & Stats

Written By Editorial Team on June 28, 2024
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The New York Yankees are set to play against the Toronto Blue Jays at 7:07 p.m. ET today at Rogers Centre in Toronto. The game is scheduled to air on SNET and YES. Yankees moneyline odds stand at -114, while Blue Jays odds are at -105, indicating a closely matched contest. This MLB game is a key matchup in the AL East division.

Yankees vs. Blue Jays pregame odds for 6/28/24

The Yankees and Blue Jays face off, with the Yankees slightly favored at most Massachusetts sportsbooks. The Yankees are the consistent moneyline favorite for tonight’s game, despite losing to Toronto on Thursday. The over/under across the board is 8.5, reflecting anticipation of moderate scoring from both teams. MLB odds suggest a competitive game ahead in Toronto:

  • DraftKings: Yankees -115, Blue Jays -105, over/under 8.0
  • FanDuel: Yankees -118, Blue Jays +100, over/under 8.5
  • Caesars: Yankees -115, Blue Jays +100, over/under 8.5
  • BetMGM: Yankees -120, Blue Jays +100, over/under 8.5

Odds are subject to change and may vary between sportsbooks for the Yankees vs Blue Jays.

Yankees vs. Blue Jays projected starting lineups for today

Yankees starting lineup tonight

  1. SS Anthony Volpe (R)
  2. RF Juan Soto (L)
  3. DH Aaron Judge (R)
  4. LF Alex Verdugo (L)
  5. 2B Gleyber Torres (R)
  6. 3B DJ LeMahieu (R)
  7. 1B Ben Rice (L)
  8. C Jose Trevino (R)
  9. CF Trent Grisham (L)

Blue Jays starting lineup tonight

  1. 2B Spencer Horwitz (L)
  2. 1B Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (R)
  3. SS Bo Bichette (R)
  4. LF Daulton Varsho (L)
  5. DH Justin Turner (R)
  6. RF George Springer (R)
  7. 3B Addison Barger (L)
  8. C Alejandro Kirk (R)
  9. CF Kevin Kiermaier (L)

Yankees vs Blue Jays probable starting pitchers for today

StartersW-LERAWHIPK%BB%
(NYY) Marcus Stroman (R)7-33.151.2617.610.5
(TOR) Yusei Kikuchi (L)4-74.001.3324.25.6

Yankees vs Blue Jays injuries on Friday

Yankees: 

  • Anthony Rizzo (1B) is out until mid-August with a fractured radial neck.
  • Giancarlo Stanton (DH) is expected back in late July from left hamstring tightness.

Blue Jays: 

  • Yimi García (RP) is set to return in mid-July from right elbow ulnar neuritis.
  • Jordan Romano (RP) could return in late June, dealing with right elbow inflammation.
  • Alek Manoah (SP) is out for the season after UCL surgery.

Projected lineups, pitchers and injuries are pulled from Sportsdata.

New York Yankees season standings and game stats

The New York Yankees, with a record of 52-31, rank 2nd in the AL East Division and 3rd in the league. Recently, the Yankees have struggled, winning only 2 of their last 10 games and are currently on a 4-game losing streak. Their season stats highlight a batting average of .247 and a team ERA of 3.49, with 119 home runs and 699 pitching strikeouts. In their latest game against the Blue Jays, the Yankees scored 2 runs with a batting average of .100 and secured 12 pitching strikeouts in the loss.

  • Runs per game: 4.9
  • BattingAverage: .247
  • HomeRuns: 119
  • StolenBases: 37
  • EarnedRunAverage: 3.49
  • PitchingStrikeouts: 699

Toronto Blue Jays season standings and game stats

The Toronto Blue Jays, positioned 5th in the AL East Division with a 37-43 record, show a batting average of .235 and an ERA of 4.17 this season. They have won 3 of their last 10 games and have a current winning streak of 2 games. The Blue Jays have hit 72 home runs and their pitchers have struck out 630 batters. In their recent matchup against the Yankees, the Blue Jays’ game stats were not detailed, but their performance against the Red Sox was noted.

  • Runs per game: 4.0
  • BattingAverage: .235
  • HomeRuns: 72
  • StolenBases: 39
  • EarnedRunAverage: 4.17
  • PitchingStrikeouts: 630

Player Stats for Yankees vs. Blue Jays for Friday

The New York Yankees and Toronto Blue Jays are set to face off at Rogers Centre, Toronto, bringing key players into the spotlight. Yankees’ Aaron Judge leads with a .304 batting average, 30 home runs, and 77 RBIs, making him a significant figure in MLB odds. On the Blue Jays side, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. shines with a .289 average, 11 homers, and 42 RBIs, alongside George Springer who leads with 8 stolen bases. Recent performances, including Guerrero Jr.’s hot streak and Carlos Rodon’s struggle on the mound for the Yankees, add depth to the pregame analysis for bettors and fans.

Yankees leaders ahead of tonight’s game

Aaron Judge is the standout player for the Yankees, leading in average, home runs, and RBIs. With Juan Soto leading in runs and Anthony Volpe in stolen bases, the Yankees have a diverse set of leaders impacting the MLB odds.

  • AVG Leader: Aaron Judge .304
  • HR Leader: Aaron Judge 30
  • RBI Leader: Aaron Judge 77
  • Runs Leader: Juan Soto 65
  • SB Leader: Anthony Volpe 15

Blue Jays leaders ahead of tonight’s game

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. is a key player for Toronto, leading in batting average, home runs, and RBIs. Daulton Varsho leads in runs, and George Springer is the top in stolen bases, making the Blue Jays competitive in the MLB odds.

  • AVG Leader: Vladimir Guerrero Jr. .289
  • HR Leader: Vladimir Guerrero Jr. 11
  • RBI Leader: Vladimir Guerrero Jr. 42
  • Runs Leader: Daulton Varsho 40
  • SB Leader: George Springer 8
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