The Toronto Blue Jays’ most consistent pitcher this year will get the ball for Game 1 of the American League Division Series.
Kevin Gausman will start Saturday’s series opener (Sportsnet, 4 p.m. ET / 1 p.m. PT) against the New York Yankees at Rogers Centre, Blue Jays manager John Schneider confirmed on Friday.
Gausman last pitched on Sunday in the Blue Jays’ regular-season finale, so he’s on a fairly normal schedule.
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The right-hander was 10-11 with a 3.59 ERA this season. He improved to a 2.78 ERA in five starts in September.
His first September start was an eight-inning gem (four hits, one run) in a win at Yankee Stadium.
Gausman is 0-2 with a 4.91 ERA in eight career playoff appearances (three starts).
His last playoff start was the Blue Jays’ 2023 wild-card opener against the Minnesota Twins when he gave up three runs in four innings and took the loss.
