We can add a few more teams to our list of “wait until next year” squads. The Yankees and Angels, particularly in light of this week’s injuries to Mike Trout and Shohei Ohtani, look like they are done. The Red Sox, Guardians, and Padres are hanging by a thread and will need to get hot in a hurry to remain relevant this season. The clubs who’ve thrown in the hat may start to tinker with their rotations in September, so be extra wary of the matchups for their starters. Likewise, the few squads who look like locks figure to bake in extra days of rest for their key starters down the stretch.
Below, we break down every MLB team’s starting rotation for the next few weeks to help you plan the back end of your fantasy rotation. This tool is beneficial if you’re looking for streamers or flexing fringe starters in and out of your lineup and can be especially useful in September if you are trying to reach an innings cap.
Before we delve into the teams, below are our matchup rankings. These match those in Nick Pollack’s SP Steamers for consistency. If you disagree, that’s your prerogative! They are meant to be a loose guide. The most important thing is to pay attention to the matchups.
Nick’s Loose Team Offense Rankings (Updated 8/16)
| Top | Solid | Average | Weak | Poor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ATL | BAL | KCR | ARI | CHW |
| HOU | CHC | MIA | BOS | CIN (Away) |
| LAD | @CIN | MIN | CLE | COL (Away) |
| SDP (vs. L) | @COL | SEA | MIL | DET |
| TEX | PHI | STL | NYM | LAA |
| TOR | SDP (vs. R) | TBR | NYY | OAK |
| WSN | PIT | |||
| SFG |
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Here’s a key for a few terms you may encounter below:
(OFF) means the team has an off-day before they play that team.
(DH) indicates a doubleheader that day.
SPOT STARTER should be obvious, but this pitcher will only start once.
??? represents an unclear rotational spot, and the notes will explain options.
Above all else, please remember that schedules change often! The grids below represent our best estimate at the time of publishing, but players get hurt, come back from the IL, get sent down or called up, or get an extra day of rest all the time. Use this as a guide and double-check a player’s status before making roster changes.
Diamondbacks’ Expected Schedule
| Possible Rotation | First Start | Second Start | Third Start | Fourth Start |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zac Gallen | @ LAD | BAL | @ CHC | @ NYM |
| Merrill Kelly | @ LAD | COL | @ CHC | @ NYM |
| Brandon Pfaadt | @ LAD | COL | @ CHC | CHC |
| Zach Davies | BAL (OFF) | COL | @ NYM | CHC |
| Slade Cecconi | BAL | @ CHC | @ NYM | CHC |
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- Brandon Pfaadt has pitched better lately and is worth streaming against a Rockies team with the lowest wRC+ in the league away from home this year.
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Atlanta’s Expected Schedule
| Possible Rotation | First Start | Second Start | Third Start | Fourth Start |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Elder | @ COL | @ LAD | PIT | @ PHI |
| Charlie Morton | @ COL | @ LAD | PIT | @ MIA (OFF) |
| Spencer Strider | @ COL | STL (OFF) | PIT | @ MIA |
| Max Fried | @ LAD | STL | @ PHI (DH) | @ MIA |
| Jared Shuster | @ LAD | STL | @ PHI | PHI |
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- Jared Shuster replaces Allan Winans in the rotation, who was sent down after getting thumped by the Mets last week. Winans, or someone else, could be recalled next week for the second game of Atlanta’s doubleheader against the Phillies on September 11. The team could also opt to pull their rotation forward, but that seems unlikely, given their huge divisional lead.
Orioles’ Expected Schedule
| Possible Rotation | First Start | Second Start | Third Start | Fourth Start |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grayson Rodriguez | CHW | @ LAA | STL | TBR |
| Dean Kremer | CHW | @ LAA | STL | @ HOU |
| Kyle Gibson | CHW | @ LAA | STL | @ HOU |
| Cole Irvin | @ ARI (OFF) | @ BOS (OFF) | TBR | @ HOU |
| Kyle Bradish | @ ARI | @ BOS | TBR | @ CLE |
| Jack Flaherty | @ ARI | @ BOS | TBR | @ CLE |
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- There’s no indication Baltimore plans to move away from their six-man rotation anytime soon. Tyler Wells and John Means could join the fray soon, perhaps in the bullpen.
Red Sox’s Expected Schedule
| Possible Rotation | First Start | Second Start | Third Start | Fourth Start |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Sale | HOU | @ KCR | BAL | NYY |
| Brayan Bello | HOU | @ TBR | BAL | @ TOR |
| Kutter Crawford | HOU | @ TBR | NYY | @ TOR |
| James Paxton | @ KCR (OFF) | @ TBR | NYY | @ TOR |
| Tanner Houck | @ KCR | BAL (OFF) | NYY | @ TEX |
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- Kutter Crawford has been pitching well and is still widely available. Unfortunately, his upcoming schedule isn’t very appealing.
Cubs’ Expected Schedule
| Possible Rotation | First Start | Second Start | Third Start | Fourth Start |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jameson Taillon | MIL | @ CIN | ARI | @ COL |
| Justin Steele | MIL | SFG | ARI | @ ARI (OFF) |
| Kyle Hendricks | MIL | SFG | ARI | @ ARI |
| Javier Assad | @ CIN (DH)(OFF) | SFG | @ COL | @ ARI |
| ??? | @ CIN | ARI | @ COL | PIT (OFF) |
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- The Cubs’ rotation is in flux with a doubleheader next weekend and no clear-cut fifth starter. The team recalled Jordan Wicks on Saturday, and presumably, he’ll slot in somewhere, probably in Game 2 of the doubleheader on Friday. Drew Smyly remains an option, but he’s struggled this year and appears destined for the bullpen.
White Sox’s Expected Schedule
| Possible Rotation | First Start | Second Start | Third Start | Fourth Start |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Kopech | @ BAL | DET | @ DET | MIN |
| Jesse Scholtens | @ BAL | @ KCR | @ DET | MIN |
| Dylan Cease | @ BAL | @ KCR | KCR | MIN |
| Touki Toussaint | DET (OFF) | @ KCR | KCR | MIN |
| Mike Clevinger | DET | @ DET (OFF) | KCR | @ WSN |
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- The schedule looks good after the Baltimore series, but Mike Clevinger is the only starter worth a speculative add.
Reds’ Expected Schedule
| Possible Rotation | First Start | Second Start | Third Start | Fourth Start |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew Abbott | @ SFG | CHC | STL | @ NYM |
| Brandon Williamson | @ SFG | SEA | STL | @ NYM |
| Hunter Greene | @ SFG | SEA | @ DET (OFF) | @ NYM |
| Graham Ashcraft | CHC (DH)(OFF) | SEA | @ DET | MIN |
| Ben Lively | CHC | STL (OFF) | @ DET | MIN |
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- Note: The Reds are taxed one tier anytime they are home. Hence, different shades for games vs. CHC, SEA, STL, and MIN.
- Ben Lively is off the IL and should start either the second game of Friday’s doubleheader or Saturday. If he starts Friday, the team may pull the rotation forward a day, as Thursday’s off-day will keep them on schedule. The other option is to employ a spot starter or bullpen game.
- Nick Lodolo won’t be an option, as he was pulled off his rehab assignment. It seems unlikely he’ll pitch again this season.
Guardians’ Expected Schedule
| Possible Rotation | First Start | Second Start | Third Start | Fourth Start |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xzavion Curry | @ MIN | TBR | @ LAA | @ SFG |
| Gavin Williams | @ MIN | MIN | @ LAA | TEX (OFF) |
| Tanner Bibee | @ MIN | MIN | @ LAA | TEX |
| Logan Allen | TBR (OFF) | MIN | @ SFG | TEX |
| Noah Syndergaard | TBR | @ LAA | @ SFG | @ KCR |
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- Cal Quantrill should return this week, though it’s unclear in what capacity. He could bump someone, join the bullpen, or put the Guardians into a six-man rotation.
- UPDATE: Syndergaard was DFA’d Sunday night, meaning Quantrill will likely slot into his place in the rotation.
Rockies’ Expected Schedule
| Possible Rotation | First Start | Second Start | Third Start | Fourth Start |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Gomber | ATL | TOR | @ SFG | SFG |
| Peter Lambert | ATL | @ ARI | @ SFG | SFG |
| Kyle Freeland | ATL | @ ARI | CHC | SFG |
| Chris Flexen | TOR (OFF) | @ ARI | CHC | SFG |
| Ty Blach | TOR | @ SFG (OFF) | CHC | @ SDP |
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- Note: The Rockies are taxed one tier anytime they are home. Hence, different shades for games vs. CHC & SFG.
- There aren’t many appealing options with the Rockies, but Peter Lambert has a 3.60 ERA away from Coors this season and has road matchups against the D’Backs and Giants ahead after he faces Atlanta on Tuesday.
Tigers’ Expected Schedule
| Possible Rotation | First Start | Second Start | Third Start | Fourth Start |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reese Olson | NYY | @ CHW | CHW | CIN |
| Tarik Skubal | NYY | @ CHW | CHW | @ LAA |
| Matt Manning | NYY | @ NYY (OFF) | CHW | @ LAA |
| Eduardo Rodriguez | NYY | @ NYY | CIN (OFF) | @ LAA |
| Alex Faedo | @ CHW | @ NYY | CIN | @ LAD |
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- The Tigers’ upcoming schedule is about as good as it gets, and outside of Eduardo Rodriguez, their starters are widely available.
Astros’ Expected Schedule
| Possible Rotation | First Start | Second Start | Third Start | Fourth Start |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cristian Javier | @ BOS | @ TEX | OAK | BAL |
| José Urquidy | @ BOS | @ TEX | OAK | BAL |
| J.P. France | @ BOS | @ TEX | OAK | BAL |
| Framber Valdez | NYY (OFF) | SDP (OFF) | @ KCR (OFF) | KCR (OFF) |
| Hunter Brown | NYY | SDP | @ KCR | KCR |
| Justin Verlander | NYY | SDP | @ KCR | KCR |
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- José Urquidy seems most likely to bounce in and out of the rotation for the Astros, who could juggle their order with an off day on Thursday.
Royals’ Expected Schedule
| Possible Rotation | First Start | Second Start | Third Start | Fourth Start |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zack Greinke | PIT | BOS | @ TOR | HOU (OFF) |
| Cole Ragans | PIT | CHW | @ TOR | HOU |
| Brady Singer | PIT | CHW | @ CHW | HOU |
| Jordan Lyles | BOS (OFF) | CHW | @ CHW | CLE |
| Alec Marsh | BOS | @ TOR (OFF) | @ CHW | CLE |
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- The Royals may push Brady Singer’s next start back a day to give him some extra rest. Angel Zerpa would likely get the spot start, but you’d have to be pretty desperate to use him, even though it’s a plus matchup against the Pirates.
Angels’ Expected Schedule
| Possible Rotation | First Start | Second Start | Third Start | Fourth Start |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lucas Giolito | @ PHI | BAL | CLE | DET |
| Tyler Anderson | @ PHI | BAL | @ SEA | @ TBR (OFF) |
| Reid Detmers | @ PHI | BAL | @ SEA | @ TBR |
| Patrick Sandoval | @ OAK (OFF) | CLE | @ SEA | @ TBR |
| Chase Silseth | @ OAK | CLE | DET (OFF) | @ MIN |
| Griffin Canning | @ OAK | CLE | DET | @ MIN |
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- Griffin Canning should assume Shohei Ohtani’s spot in the rotation now that Ohtani won’t pitch again this season. However, it’s unclear whether Chase Silseth, hit in the head by an errant throw on Saturday, will make his next start.
Dodgers’ Expected Schedule
| Possible Rotation | First Start | Second Start | Third Start | Fourth Start |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Miller | ARI | ATL | @ WSN | SDP |
| Clayton Kershaw | ARI | ATL | @ WSN | @ SEA (OFF) |
| Lance Lynn | ARI | @ MIA (OFF) | @ WSN | @ SEA |
| Julio Urías | ATL | @ MIA | SDP | @ SEA |
| Gavin Stone | ATL | @ MIA | SDP | DET |
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- Tony Gonsolin won’t pitch again this season, leaving the fifth spot in the rotation open to a combination of Gavin Stone, whom the Dodgers just recalled, Ryan Pepiot, and potentially Emmet Sheehan.
Marlins’ Expected Schedule
| Possible Rotation | First Start | Second Start | Third Start | Fourth Start |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jesús Luzardo | TBR (OFF) | @ WSN | @ PHI | @ MIL |
| Sandy Alcantara | TBR | LAD (OFF) | @ PHI | ATL |
| Braxton Garrett | @ WSN | LAD | @ MIL | ATL |
| Eury Pérez | @ WSN | LAD | @ MIL | ATL |
| Edward Cabrera | @ WSN | @ PHI | @ MIL | NYM |
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- The Marlins have a hole in their rotation since Johnny Cueto hit the IL last week. Edward Cabrera seems most likely to fill it. Despite his inconsistency, he’s worth monitoring.
Brewers’ Expected Schedule
| Possible Rotation | First Start | Second Start | Third Start | Fourth Start |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wade Miley | @ CHC | PHI | @ NYY | MIA |
| Corbin Burnes | @ CHC | @ PIT | @ NYY | WSN |
| Brandon Woodruff | @ CHC | @ PIT | MIA | WSN |
| Freddy Peralta | PHI (OFF) | @ PIT | MIA | WSN |
| Adrian Houser | PHI | @ NYY (OFF) | MIA | @ STL |
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- Wade Miley and Adrian Houser will become streaming candidates after this week when the schedule improves.
Twins’ Expected Schedule
| Possible Rotation | First Start | Second Start | Third Start | Fourth Start |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kenta Maeda | CLE | @ TEX | NYM | @ CHW |
| Pablo López | CLE | @ CLE | NYM | @ CHW |
| Sonny Gray | CLE | @ CLE | TBR | @ CHW |
| Joe Ryan | @ TEX (OFF) | @ CLE | TBR | @ CHW |
| Bailey Ober | @ TEX | NYM (OFF) | TBR | @ CIN |
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- Joe Ryan is back, and the Twins’ rotation is loaded. All of these guys should be rostered in the majority of leagues.
Mets’ Expected Schedule
| Possible Rotation | First Start | Second Start | Third Start | Fourth Start |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tylor Megill | TEX | SEA | @ MIN | CIN |
| José Quintana | TEX | @ WSN (OFF) | ARI | CIN |
| Kodai Senga | TEX | @ WSN | ARI | CIN |
| Carlos Carrasco | SEA (OFF) | @ MIN (OFF) | ARI | @ MIA |
| David Peterson | SEA | @ MIN | ARI | @ MIA |
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- The schedule isn’t bad after the Rangers’ series, but none of these guys inspires much confidence outside of Kodai Senga.
Yankees’ Expected Schedule
| Possible Rotation | First Start | Second Start | Third Start | Fourth Start |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luis Severino | @ DET | @ HOU | MIL | @ BOS |
| Michael King (Spot Start) | @ DET | @ HOU | MIL | @ BOS |
| Gerrit Cole | @ DET | DET (OFF) | MIL | @ PIT |
| Clarke Schmidt | @ DET | DET | @ BOS | @ PIT |
| Carlos Rodón | @ HOU | DET | @ BOS | @ PIT |
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- Michael King will start Tuesday’s contest but won’t go more than a few innings and will likely give way to Jhony Brito. This could be the model as we advance when this spot in the rotation comes up.
- Clarke Schmidt’s upcoming slate is juicy. Only the matchup against the Red Sox in Boston is cause for concern.
A’s Expected Schedule
| Possible Rotation | First Start | Second Start | Third Start | Fourth Start |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adrián Martínez | @ SEA | LAA | @ TEX | SDP (OFF) |
| Ken Waldichuk | @ SEA | TOR | @ TEX | SDP |
| Zach Neal | @ SEA | TOR | @ HOU | SDP |
| JP Sears | LAA (OFF) | TOR | @ HOU | SEA |
| Paul Blackburn | LAA | @ TEX (OFF) | @ HOU | SEA |
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- Mason Miller, a bright spot for the A’s this season, could rejoin the rotation soon. However, the schedule is nasty.
Phillies’ Expected Schedule
| Possible Rotation | First Start | Second Start | Third Start | Fourth Start |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taijuan Walker | LAA | @ MIL | MIA | @ STL (OFF) |
| Michael Lorenzen | LAA | @ SDP | MIA | @ STL |
| Cristopher Sánchez | LAA | @ SDP | ATL (DH) | @ STL |
| Zack Wheeler | @ MIL (OFF) | @ SDP | ATL | @ ATL |
| Aaron Nola | @ MIL | MIA (OFF) | ATL | @ ATL |
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- The Phillies will need another starter for their doubleheader on September 11. There’s a good chance Ranger Suárez will return by then.
Pirates’ Expected Schedule
| Possible Rotation | First Start | Second Start | Third Start | Fourth Start |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Johan Oviedo | @ KCR | @ STL | @ ATL | WSN |
| Luis L. Ortiz | @ KCR | MIL | @ ATL | NYY |
| Andre Jackson | @ KCR | MIL | WSN | NYY |
| Mitch Keller | @ STL (OFF) | MIL | WSN | NYY |
| Bailey Falter | @ STL | @ ATL (OFF) | WSN | @ CHC (OFF) |
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- Luis L. Ortiz is up, and Osvaldo Bido is down, not that it matters for fantasy managers.
Padres’ Expected Schedule
| Possible Rotation | First Start | Second Start | Third Start | Fourth Start |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blake Snell | @ STL | SFG | @ HOU (OFF) | @ LAD |
| Seth Lugo | @ STL | SFG | @ HOU | @ OAK (OFF) |
| Rich Hill | @ STL | PHI | @ HOU | @ OAK |
| Yu Darvish | SFG | PHI | @ LAD | @ OAK |
| Michael Wacha | SFG | PHI | @ LAD | COL |
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- The Padres need to get hot to keep their playoff hopes alive, but the schedule doesn’t offer many breaks.
Giants’ Expected Schedule
| Possible Rotation | First Start | Second Start | Third Start | Fourth Start |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Harrison | CIN | @ SDP | COL (OFF) | CLE |
| Alex Cobb | CIN | @ SDP | COL | @ COL |
| Logan Webb | CIN | @ CHC | COL | @ COL |
| Sean Manaea | @ SDP | @ CHC | CLE | @ COL |
| Tristan Beck | @ SDP | @ CHC | CLE | @ COL |
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- Kyle Harrison struck out five in three and one-third innings in his MLB debut but allowed five hits and a couple of runs. Two of his next three matchups are favorable, so he’s worth keeping tabs on.
Mariners’ Expected Schedule
| Possible Rotation | First Start | Second Start | Third Start | Fourth Start |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryan Woo | OAK | @ NYM | @ TBR | LAA |
| George Kirby | OAK | @ CIN | @ TBR | LAD (OFF) |
| Bryce Miller | OAK | @ CIN | @ TBR | LAD |
| Logan Gilbert | @ NYM (OFF) | @ CIN | LAA | LAD |
| Luis Castillo | @ NYM | @ TBR | LAA | @ OAK |
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- It’s probably too late to add Bryan Woo for Monday’s matchup against the A’s, but his next few starts aren’t very imposing either.
Cardinals’ Expected Schedule
| Possible Rotation | First Start | Second Start | Third Start | Fourth Start |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adam Wainwright | SDP | PIT | @ CIN | PHI (OFF) |
| Zack Thompson | SDP | @ ATL (OFF) | @ CIN | PHI |
| Miles Mikolas | SDP | @ ATL | @ BAL | PHI |
| Dakota Hudson | PIT (OFF) | @ ATL | @ BAL | MIL |
| Drew Rom | PIT | @ CIN | @ BAL | MIL |
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- Zack Thompson is the only Cardinals’ starter with a decent ERA in the last month, but his upcoming schedule is brutal.
Rays’ Expected Schedule
| Possible Rotation | First Start | Second Start | Third Start | Fourth Start |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Civale | @ MIA (OFF) | BOS | SEA | @ BAL |
| Zach Eflin | @ MIA | BOS | SEA | @ BAL |
| Tyler Glasnow | @ CLE (OFF) | BOS | @ MIN | @ BAL |
| Zack Littell | @ CLE | SEA | @ MIN | @ BAL |
| ??? | @ CLE | SEA | @ MIN | LAA (OFF) |
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- With two off days this week, the Rays could stick with a four-man rotation until September 5. They’ll need to fill that gap at some point, and Taj Bradley still seems like the favorite.
Rangers’ Expected Schedule
| Possible Rotation | First Start | Second Start | Third Start | Fourth Start |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jon Gray | @ NYM | MIN | OAK | @ TOR |
| Andrew Heaney | @ NYM | HOU | OAK | @ CLE |
| Dane Dunning | @ NYM | HOU | @ TOR | @ CLE |
| Max Scherzer | MIN (OFF) | HOU | @ TOR | @ CLE |
| Jordan Montgomery | MIN | OAK (OFF) | @ TOR | BOS |
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- Nathan Eovaldi is working his way back, but the timing is still TBD. Presumably, he’ll bump Dane Dunning out of the rotation when he returns unless another starter is ailing.
Blue Jays’ Expected Schedule
| Possible Rotation | First Start | Second Start | Third Start | Fourth Start |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Gausman | WSN | @ COL | KCR | TEX |
| José Berríos | WSN | @ OAK | KCR | BOS |
| Chris Bassitt | WSN | @ OAK | TEX | BOS |
| Hyun Jin Ryu | @ COL (OFF) | @ OAK | TEX | BOS |
| Yusei Kikuchi | @ COL | KCR (OFF) | TEX | @ NYY (OFF) |
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- The Blue Jays next four series are against bottom dwellers, which could push them into the playoffs.
Nationals’ Expected Schedule
| Possible Rotation | First Start | Second Start | Third Start | Fourth Start |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josiah Gray | @ TOR | MIA | @ PIT | @ MIL |
| MacKenzie Gore | @ TOR | NYM (OFF) | @ PIT | CHW |
| Patrick Corbin | @ TOR | NYM | @ PIT | CHW |
| Joan Adon | MIA | LAD (OFF) | @ PIT | CHW |
| Jake Irvin | MIA | LAD | @ MIL | ATL |
| Trevor Williams | MIA | LAD | @ MIL | ATL |
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- If you’re desperate, MacKenzie Gore’s schedule looks good after Tuesday’s matchup with the Blue Jays. If only he could throw more strikes…
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