The Boston Red Sox (64-53) will open a four-game series against the Toronto Blue Jays (56-63) on Monday, Aug. 10, with the visitors carrying momentum from their recent success on the road. ESPN reports the Red Sox have won five consecutive games away from Fenway Park heading into the matchup. Deadspin characterizes the timing as potentially favorable for the Blue Jays, suggesting Toronto could catch Boston during a stretch of adversity, though the specifics of that adversity were not detailed in available reporting.
Toronto's roster faces injury concerns. Sportsnet reports that right-hander Trey Yesavage spent the weekend awaiting an appointment that could determine the rest of his season, with possible surgery a consideration. SportsLine's predictive model will weigh in on the series after simulating the matchup 10,000 times, per CBS Sports. On the Boston side, relief pitcher Brayan Bello has posted strong numbers since returning July 12, recording 22.2 innings pitched with 20 strikeouts and only 2 earned runs across six appearances, according to Reddit's r/baseball community.