Los Angeles Angels vs Toronto Blue Jays Picks and Prediction for Saturday, May 9, 2026
Use Code WWWC The Los Angeles Angels visit the Toronto Blue Jays at Rogers Centre on Saturday at 3:07 PM ET on MLB.TV. Los Angeles is 15-23 and tied for fourth in the AL West, while Toronto is 16-21 and fourth in the AL East. The Angels beat the White Sox 8-2 in their most recent game, while the Blue Jays lost 3-0 to Tampa Bay. Toronto leads the season series 2-1 entering this matchup. Find value with our free MLB picks.
Angels Looking to Build Momentum
The Angels are coming off an 8-2 win over the White Sox and have won two straight games after dropping three of their previous four. Los Angeles scored 20 runs across the final three games of the Chicago series, showing improved offensive production after struggling earlier in the week against the Mets.
Los Angeles is hitting .233 with a .325 on-base percentage and .389 slugging percentage, producing 170 runs on 294 hits. Mike Trout leads the lineup with 11 home runs, 23 RBI, a .260 batting average, and a .429 OBP. Jorge Soler has added eight home runs and 28 RBI, while Jo Adell leads the team with 39 hits. Zach Neto has contributed six home runs and seven stolen bases, giving the Angels added production throughout the lineup. Los Angeles has relied heavily on power production with 47 home runs this season.
Pitching remains inconsistent. The Angels have a 4.47 ERA and 1.42 WHIP while allowing a .241 opponent batting average. The staff has recorded 336 strikeouts but also issued 174 walks, creating too many scoring opportunities for opponents. Los Angeles has struggled to limit baserunners in key innings, which has impacted results throughout the season.
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Injuries: Travis d’Arnaud, Day-To-Day, Grayson Rodriguez, 15-Day IL, Ryan Johnson, 15-Day IL, Ben Joyce, 15-Day IL, Logan O’Hoppe, 10-Day IL
Blue Jays Trying to End Recent Offensive Struggles
Toronto is coming off a 3-0 loss to Tampa Bay and has now dropped three straight games. The Blue Jays managed only four runs during the Tampa Bay series after scoring 18 runs in the previous three games against Minnesota. That inconsistency at the plate has continued to be an issue.
Toronto is hitting .249 with a .310 on-base percentage and .380 slugging percentage, producing 147 runs on 311 hits. Vladimir Guerrero Jr. leads the team with a .319 average and .403 OBP, while Kazuma Okamoto has 10 home runs and 23 RBI. Andres Gimenez has added 17 RBI, and Myles Straw is batting .310 with a .379 OBP. Toronto has generated offense more through contact hitting and extra-base hits than through home runs.
The Blue Jays have been slightly more reliable on the mound than Los Angeles. Toronto enters with a 4.23 ERA and 1.31 WHIP while allowing a .249 opponent average. The pitching staff has recorded 333 strikeouts with only 118 walks, showing stronger command and better control compared to the Angels' staff.
Injuries: Addison Barger, 10-Day IL, Lazaro Estrada, 15-Day IL, CJ Stubbs, 7-Day IL, Javen Coleman, 7-Day IL, Nathan Lukes, 10-Day IL
Pitching Matchup
Los Angeles Angels – Jack Kochanowicz
Kochanowicz is 2-1 with a 3.05 ERA and 1.21 WHIP over 41.1 innings. The right-hander has allowed 29 hits with 30 strikeouts and 21 walks while giving up only two home runs. He allowed two earned runs over 6.1 innings against the Mets in his most recent outing.
Toronto Blue Jays – Trey Yesavage
Yesavage is 1-1 with a 0.96 ERA and 1.29 WHIP across 9.1 innings. The right-hander has allowed nine hits with nine strikeouts and three walks while not allowing a home run this season.
Los Angeles Angels vs Toronto Blue Jays Spread Pick
The Toronto Blue Jays have the advantage due to stronger overall contact hitting and more reliable command on the mound. While Los Angeles has more power, Toronto has done a better job limiting walks and creating steady offensive pressure. With the Blue Jays playing at home and the Angels continuing to struggle with control issues, Toronto is in a stronger position to win.
Los Angeles Angels vs Toronto Blue Jays Over/Under Pick
This matchup will cash under because both starting pitchers have limited runs effectively. Kochanowicz has controlled hard contact well, while Yesavage has allowed only one earned run through his first two starts. Toronto’s offense has cooled recently, and Los Angeles has been inconsistent offensively away from home.
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