Game #35 GameThread: Jays @ Rays

TL;DR

The Toronto Blue Jays face the Tampa Bay Rays today with Eric Lauer starting. George Springer is available off the bench, while several players are recovering from injuries.

Key points

Eric Lauer is starting for the Blue Jays
George Springer is available off the bench
Yohendrick Pinango is leading off for the Blue Jays
Kazuma Okamoto is batting second for the Blue Jays
Today's game is against the Tampa Bay Rays

Toronto Blue JaysTampa Bay RaysEric LauerGeorge Springer

ST. PETERSBURG, FL - MAY 5: A general view shows the Tampa Bay Devil Rays game against the Oakland Athletics at Tropicana Field on May 5, 2007 in St. Petersburg, Florida. The Devil Rays won 3-2 in 12 innings. (Photo by Doug Benc/Getty Images) | Getty Images So the Jays don’t appear to be using an opener today, it is Eric Lauer right from the first pitch. Let’s have a good start Eric. And there is no Heineman or Springer. Springer is supposed to be available off the bench and he’s supposed to be starting tomorrow. We’ll see I guess. That ball off the foot looked really bad when it happened. Heineman…..I don’t know. Valenzuela has looked ok offensively. He seems like a fine defensive catcher. If it were me choosing who to keep when Kirk comes back, I’d lean towards him. But then lots can happen between now and then. I like Okamoto in the two spot. It is nice to see we’ve gotten past that idea that the power hitter has to bat fourth. I’d like Okamoto getting more at bats. And I’m good with Yohendrick Pinango leading off. He’s having good at bats. When Barger comes back, it will be interesting to see what the Jays do. And it will be interesting when Lukes is really to come back. But then, let’s see if Yohendrick is still hitting great when that time comes. These things tend to work themselves out.

Today’s Lineups

BLUE JAYS	RAYS

Q&A

Who is starting for the Blue Jays against the Rays today?

Eric Lauer is starting for the Blue Jays in today's game against the Rays.

What is the status of George Springer for today's game?

George Springer is available off the bench and is expected to start tomorrow.

What are the lineups for the Blue Jays and Rays in Game #35?

The Blue Jays lineup includes Yohendrick Pinango and Kazuma Okamoto, while the Rays lineup features Chandler Simpson and Junior Caminero.

Yohendrick Pinango – LF	Chandler Simpson – LF
Kazuma Okamoto – 3B	Junior Caminero – 3B
Vladimir Guerrero – 1B	Ryan Vilade – RF
Jesus Sanchez – RF	Yandy Diaz – DH
Ernie Clement – 2B	Jonathan Aranda – 1B
Daulton Varsho – DH	Jonny DeLuca – CF
Myles Straw – CF	Ben Williamson – 2B
Andres Gimenez – SS	Nick Fortes – C
Brandon Valenzuela – C	Taylor Walls – SS

Eric Lauer – LHP	Nick Martinez – RHP
Go Jays Go.

Game #35 GameThread: Jays @ Rays

TL;DR

Key points

Today’s Lineups

Q&A

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