The wounded Jays head into New York for three games. The Yankees are 6-1 with a +7 run differential as they return for their home opener. The Jays are 3-4 with a -14 differential.
Wes Parsons has been DFA'd and Paolo Espino, who pitched well in spring training, has been recalled. Parsons also did well in spring but usually at the end of games when the opposition was not major league quality. Parsons hasn't done enough to stay on the team.
Davis Schneider is back in the lineup today even though Marcus Stroman, a righthander, is on the mound. This series is unusual in that it goes day game, night game, day game. The Jays are not as bad as they looked in Houston but did the off day help? Maybe this mornings earthquake that was felt in New York will jar the Jays back into form.
Matchups
Friday, April 5, Kikuchi vs Stroman
Saturday, April 6, Gausman vs Schmidt
Sunday, April 7, Francis vs Gil (WARNING: It looks like Angel Hernandez will be the home plate umpire on Sunday)
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