The Toronto Blue Jays take a four-game losing streak into a home contest versus the Arizona Diamondbacks, at 4:10 p.m. ET on Sunday. Ryne Nelson (1-1, 3.54 ERA) will start for the Diamondbacks, who are 13-8 this season and third in the NL West. Kevin Gausman (0-1, 2.82 ERA) is the expected starter for the Blue Jays, who are 7-13 and fifth in the AL East.
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Injury reportsDiamondbacks
Gabriel Moreno: 10 Day IL (Back), Tyler Locklear: 10 Day IL (Elbow), Carlos Santana: 10 Day IL (Groin), A.J. Puk: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Cristian Mena: 60 Day IL (Shoulder), Jordan Lawlar: 60 Day IL (Wrist), Blake Walston: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Corbin Burnes: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Andrew Saalfrank: 60 Day IL (Shoulder), Justin Martinez: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Pavin Smith: 60 Day IL (Elbow)
Blue Jays
George Springer: 10 Day IL (Toe), Addison Barger: 10 Day IL (Ankle), Alejandro Kirk: 10 Day IL (Hand), Trey Yesavage: 15 Day IL (Shoulder), Lazaro Estrada: 15 Day IL (Shoulder), Yimi Garcia: 15 Day IL (Elbow), José Berrios: 15 Day IL (Elbow), Cody Ponce: 60 Day IL (Knee), Anthony Santander: 60 Day IL (Shoulder), Shane Bieber: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Bowden Francis: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Daulton Varsho: day-to-day (Knee)
Stats to know
Arizona’s Corbin Carroll has hit three home runs this season. He has also tallied 16 RBIs (16th in MLB) and has scored 15 runs. In 80 plate appearances, he has recorded a .309 BA, .400 OBP and .618 SLG with a 13.8% walk rate and a 25% strikeout rate. He has been effective on the base paths, recording two steals on two attempts.
In 56 plate appearances, Ildemaro Vargas is hitting .377/.400/.623 with a 1.023 OPS. He has hit two long balls, driven in eight runs and scored 11 times.
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. has hit one home run this season. He has also tallied eight RBIs and has scored seven runs. In 86 plate appearances, he has recorded a .315 BA, .419 OBP and .411 SLG with a 14% walk rate and an 11.6% strikeout rate.
In 78 plate appearances, Andrés Giménez has slashed .274/.312/.466 this season. He has hit three long balls and driven in 11 runs with a strikeout rate of 15.4% and a walk rate of 5.1%. He has stolen four bases on four attempts and has scored six runs.
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