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Blue Jays Open ALCS Against Mariners on Sunday With Gausman Opposing Miller

Extra rest following a bye gives Toronto an edge over a Seattle club taxed by a 15-inning clincher.

Toronto Blue Jays manager John Schneider celebrates with players in the clubhouse after their game against the Kansas City Royals on Sept. 21.

Overview

  • Tournament schedule places Games 1 and 2 at Rogers Centre before the series shifts to Seattle on Wednesday.
  • Seattle advanced with a 3-2, 15-inning Game 5 in Detroit, using seven pitchers and flying cross-country Saturday; Bryce Miller did not pitch in that game and is on short rest after 55 pitches in Wednesday’s Game 4.
  • Toronto’s roster decision on shortstop Bo Bichette, who ran the bases Saturday for the first time since a left knee sprain, is expected just before the series opener.
  • The Blue Jays are weighing returns for right-handers Max Scherzer and Chris Bassitt, and the Mariners are assessing starter Bryan Woo’s availability.
  • Toronto signaled a possible rotation of rookie Trey Yesavage for Game 2 and Shane Bieber for Game 3, matching the ALDS order, while Seattle turns to Miller in the opener.