Cleveland Guardians vs Toronto Blue Jays Picks and Prediction for Sunday April 26 2026

By: Dylan Hellebrand Published 04/26/2026, 05:05 AM ET
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The Cleveland Guardians, who come in with a 15–12 record, will take on the Toronto Blue Jays, currently 10–15, on Sunday at Rogers Centre in Toronto, Ontario. The Blue Jays are hoping to snap their recent losing streak and build some momentum as they close out the set with Cleveland. Get involved in the action with our free MLB picks.

Cleveland vs. Toronto Game Information

  • April 26, 2026
  • 1:37pm EST
  • Rogers Centre
  • MLB.TV/CLEGuardians.TV/Sportsnet One

Toronto Form & Recent Results

Toronto enters this matchup having dropped its last two games, although the team had been playing solid baseball just before that, winning three of its previous five contests heading into Saturday’s action. In Friday’s 8–6 defeat against Cleveland, Kazuma Okamoto was one of Toronto’s bright spots at the plate, going 2-for-3 and delivering a home run. He also crossed the plate twice and drove in one run, providing a major chunk of the Blue Jays’ offense in a back-and-forth game. Even with that production, Toronto couldn’t fully cash in on its chances, finishing the night with four runners stranded on the bases.

On the season, Okamoto has been Toronto’s top power threat, leading the team with four home runs. Right behind him are Daulton Varsho, Jesús Sánchez, and Andrés Giménez, who are tied for second on the roster with three homers apiece. Giménez has also been Toronto’s most productive run creator overall, pacing the club with 14 RBIs so far. In terms of pure hitting consistency, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. has set the tone, leading the team with a .323 batting average. Offensively, the Blue Jays have been putting runs on the board at a strong rate lately, averaging 5.6 runs per game across their last five games, and they’ll try to turn that scoring into a much-needed win Sunday against the Guardians as they work to climb back toward the .500 mark.

Cleveland Form & Recent Results

Cleveland comes into this matchup carrying some momentum, having won their most recent game and taking three of their last five overall heading into Saturday. They picked up an 8–6 victory over Toronto on Friday, powered by a huge night from Angel Martinez. Martinez finished 2-for-4 at the plate and did major damage, blasting two home runs while also scoring twice and driving in four runs. On the mound, starter Gavin Williams worked six innings, giving up seven hits and six earned runs. Even though he wasn’t at his sharpest, he limited the damage in other areas by issuing two walks and collecting four strikeouts before turning things over to the bullpen.

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Offensively, Cleveland’s lineup produced consistently throughout that win, racking up ten total hits along with three long balls and 21 total bases, showing both contact and power. Over the course of the season, Jose Ramirez has been the team’s top home run hitter with six, while Angel Martinez and Chase DeLauter sit right behind him with five apiece. DeLauter has also been Cleveland’s most productive run creator so far, leading the team with 16 RBIs. For pure hitting consistency, Brayan Rocchio currently has the best batting average on the roster at .280. Over their last five games, the Guardians have averaged 5.6 runs per game, and they’ll aim to keep that offensive pace going as they try to remain in control of the AL Central with another important matchup against the Blue Jays coming up on Sunday.

Key Stats

  • Cleveland’s Jose Ramirez this season: 6 HRs, 12 RBIs, .235 AVG
  • Toronto’s Andres Gimenez this season: 3 HRs, 14 RBIs, .289 AVG

Betting Odds & Market Overview:

  • TOR -136 / CLE +113 ; O/U 8

Cleveland vs. Toronto Picks and Prediction

The defending American League champions haven’t shown the same level of control and consistency so far, and Cleveland will try to capitalize on Toronto’s uneven start. The Guardians will hand the ball to Slade Cecconi, who is still looking for his first win after starting 0–3 with a 6.20 ERA. Toronto will counter with veteran left-hander Patrick Corbin, who has pitched more effectively with a 3.68 ERA this year but hasn’t been able to break through for a win yet. Final Score Prediction, Toronto Blue Jays win 7-2.

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