July 18, 2026 Updated 2:19 pm EDT
The Chicago White Sox will aim to keep a four-game winning streak going when they visit the Toronto Blue Jays at 3:07 p.m. ET on Saturday. Shane Bieber (0-1, 7.64 ERA) will start for the Blue Jays, who are 45-52 this season and fifth in the AL East. Davis Martin (9-4, 3.41 ERA) is starting for the White Sox, who are 51-45 and first in the AL Central.
How to watch Chicago White Sox vs. Toronto Blue JaysWhite Sox vs. Blue Jays odds
Favorite Moneyline: Blue Jays -115
Underdog Moneyline: White Sox -105
Total: 9.5
Total Over Odds: -105
Total Under Odds: -115
Injury reportsBlue Jays
Jesus Sanchez: 10 Day IL (Ankle), Addison Barger: 10 Day IL (Elbow), Lenyn Sosa: 10 Day IL (Wrist), Max Scherzer: 15 Day IL (Back), Cody Ponce: 60 Day IL (Knee), Anthony Santander: 60 Day IL (Shoulder), Bowden Francis: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Joe Mantiply: 60 Day IL (Knee), Yimi Garcia: 60 Day IL (Elbow), José Berrios: 60 Day IL (Elbow)
White Sox
Tyler Gilbert: 15 Day IL (Shoulder), Tanner Murray: 60 Day IL (Shoulder), Prelander Berroa: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Ky Bush: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Mike Vasil: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Jordan Leasure: 60 Day IL (Flexor), Austin Hays: 60 Day IL (Calf), Brooks Baldwin: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Drew Thorpe: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Everson Pereira: 7 Day IL (Concussion)
Stats to know
Toronto’s Vladimir Guerrero Jr. has hit six home runs this season. He has also tallied 41 RBIs and has scored 51 runs. In 391 plate appearances, he has recorded a .262 BA, .345 OBP and .356 SLG with a 10.7% walk rate and a 13% strikeout rate. He has been effective on the base paths, recording seven steals on eight attempts.
In 379 plate appearances, Ernie Clement is hitting .298/.322/.434 with a .756 OPS. He has hit eight long balls, driven in 32 runs and scored 43 times.
Miguel Vargas has hit 21 home runs this season, which ranks 14th in MLB. He has also tallied 59 RBIs and has scored 65 runs. In 414 plate appearances, he has recorded a .245 BA, .356 OBP and .490 SLG with a 13.5% walk rate and a 16.7% strikeout rate. He has been effective on the base paths, recording 11 steals on 13 attempts.
In 309 plate appearances, Sam Antonacci has posted a 14.9% strikeout rate and a 7.1% walk rate while slashing .289/.381/.429 with seven home runs, 29 RBIs and 50 runs scored. He has stolen 13 bases on 18 attempts.
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Jul 18, 2026
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