Game #40 GameThread: Angels @ Jays

TL;DR

The Toronto Blue Jays face the Los Angeles Angels in Game #40 at Rogers Centre. Addison Barger is out with a sore elbow, and Ernie Clement will lead off for the Blue Jays.

Key points

Toronto Blue Jays play Los Angeles Angels in Game #40
Addison Barger is out with a sore elbow
Ernie Clement will lead off for the Blue Jays
Eric Lauer is the starting pitcher for the Blue Jays

Toronto Blue JaysLos Angeles AngelsAddison BargerErnie Clement

TORONTO, CANADA - MAY 9: Jesús Sánchez #12 of the Toronto Blue Jays hits a single against the Los Angeles Angels during the fifth inningat Rogers Centre on May 9, 2026 in Toronto, Canada. (Photo by Kevin Sousa/Getty Images) | Getty Images Passing the quarter post on the racetrack of the season. And Addison Barger, is out of the lineup with a ‘sore elbow’. That was an amazing throw, but maybe not the best move in his first day back. Addison was to lead off today, but now it is Ernie Clement. I’m a fan of lead off men who will take walk when offered. But maybe he’ll get on four times and score each time. And Tyler Heineman has apparently, been let out of the doghouse. Brandon Valenzuela homered yesterday. I guess it is a day game after an afternoon game?

Today’s Lineups

ANGELS	BLUE JAYS
Zach Neto – SS

Q&A

What is the lineup for the Toronto Blue Jays against the Angels?

The Blue Jays lineup includes Ernie Clement, Daulton Varsho, Vladimir Guerrero, Kazuma Okamoto, Jesus Sanchez, Lenyn Sosa, Andres Gimenez, Myles Straw, and Tyler Heineman.

Why is Addison Barger not playing in today's game?

Addison Barger is out of the lineup due to a sore elbow.

Who is starting as the pitcher for the Blue Jays in Game #40?

Eric Lauer is starting as the pitcher for the Blue Jays against the Angels.