Los Angeles Angels vs Toronto Blue Jays Picks and Predictions May 6th 2025

Blue Jays, Angels Clash as Both Offenses Look to Wake Up

The Toronto Blue Jays and Los Angeles Angels will square off Tuesday night in Anaheim, each desperate for a spark at the plate. With both clubs mired in prolonged offensive slumps, this midweek matchup offers a chance for either team to regain some rhythm in the batter’s box.

Bo Bichette’s Breakthrough Could Signal Change

Toronto is clinging to hope that Bo Bichette’s recent home run—his first in 256 at-bats—might be the catalyst for a turnaround. Injuries hampered Bichette in 2023, limiting him to just 81 games, but the shortstop is now healthy and slowly rediscovering his rhythm. Though the long balls haven’t been frequent, his .288 batting average and 11 doubles show signs of productive contact.

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“We’re capable of so much more… There’s a fine line of being patient, waiting for it, and, you know, doing something about it.”
— Bo Bichette, Blue Jays Shortstop

The Blue Jays have collectively struggled to produce, ranking last in MLB with just 23 home runs. Their 120 runs scored ranks third-worst in the American League, a sobering statistic for a lineup with proven bats.

Despite the struggles, Bichette believes a surge is coming:

“Yeah, I just hope I can get in a groove soon. It’s kind of how the season goes.”

Anderson Anchors Angels in Midst of Team Struggles

Veteran left-hander Tyler Anderson (2-0, 2.67 ERA) will get the start for the Angels, coming off three straight quality outings. Over that stretch, opponents have managed just a .191 batting average. However, Anderson hasn’t had much luck against Toronto in his career, holding an 0-3 record with a 5.53 ERA in five starts against the Jays.

Still, with the Angels spiraling—losing 10 of their last 12—the pressure on Anderson is mounting. The team has the lowest hit total (232) in the majors and a .214 batting average that places them at the bottom of the American League.

Players Shoulder the Blame in Anaheim

While the Angels’ coaching staff has drawn some criticism, much of the heat has shifted to the players—particularly the veterans. General manager Perry Minasian made it clear that this isn’t a developmental issue with rookies; it’s the seasoned players who aren’t delivering.

“A lot of veteran players are their own hitting coaches. Now, if we had a group of young guys that were all struggling, totally different. The young guys have actually played better than our veteran players.”
— Perry Minasian, Angels GM

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Catcher Logan O’Hoppe, who leads the team with nine home runs, backed the coaching staff and put the onus squarely on the players.

“It’s no one else but (the players). I think that’s part of the frustration of it, too. The blame is getting put on the wrong people.”
— Logan O’Hoppe, Angels Catcher