Toronto Blue Jays vs Tampa Bay Rays Picks and Predictions May 13th 2025

Blue Jays Ride Hot Bats Into Showdown With Slumping Rays

The Toronto Blue Jays return home firing on all cylinders as they welcome the struggling Tampa Bay Rays to town Tuesday night. With both teams near the bottom of the league in run production, the Blue Jays have suddenly come alive at the plate—while the Rays continue to search for answers.

Jays Offense Heats Up at the Right Time

Winners of four straight, the Blue Jays are coming off their most dominant win of the season: a 9-1 rout of the Mariners that capped a 4-2 road trip. Over the course of their streak, Toronto has scored 29 runs—after struggling to generate offense most of the year.

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“Momentum is a funny thing sometimes… The guys really swung the bat well, probably the best they’ve swung all year.”
— John Schneider, Blue Jays Manager

With stars like Anthony Santander and Daulton Varsho sidelined, it was up to others to step up—and theyWinning Is Easier With The Right Picks—Follow The Best Handicappers! did. Rookie Addison Barger hit his first career home run while George Springer added a long three-run blast as part of a multi-hit day.

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Rays Mired in Offensive Struggles

The Rays, meanwhile, are heading in the opposite direction. After a 2-4 homestand and a 4-2 loss to Milwaukee on Sunday, Tampa Bay has now scored just 150 runs in 40 games—ranking 23rd in MLB, one spot behind the Blue Jays.

They’ve gone 3-for-24 with runners in scoring position over their last three games and have struggled to apply pressure consistently on opposing pitchers.

“It’s a struggle to score runs… Everybody is putting an added weight on themselves.”
— Kevin Cash, Rays Manager

Former Blue Jay and current Rays catcher Danny Jansen noted the team’s mindset remains positive, but the execution just hasn’t followed.

“The effort has definitely been there… but we’re always looking to improve.”
— Danny Jansen, Rays Catcher

Berrios, Baz Set for the Mound

Toronto sends Jose Berrios (1-1, 3.86 ERA) to the mound as they look to continue Tampa Bay’s offensive woes. Berrios has been solid this season and owns a 4.52 ERA in 13 career starts against the Rays.

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He’ll be opposed by Shane Baz (3-2, 4.93 ERA), who has had success against the Blue Jays in the past, going 2-0 with a 2.12 ERA in three starts. However, Baz has been inconsistent this season, and he’ll face a Toronto lineup that’s suddenly showing signs of life.

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Injury Updates

Toronto is monitoring several key players:

• Anthony Santander has missed three games with a shoulder issue.
• Daulton Varsho continues to ramp up following offseason shoulder surgery.
• Alejandro Kirk exited Sunday’s game after taking a backswing to the head. The team announced he has a head contusion.

Despite these absences, the Blue Jays’ depth has stepped up, with contributions from across the lineup.

Can Toronto Keep It Rolling?

If the Jays can sustain their current offensive rhythm, they’ll have a real shot at climbing the AL standings. For Tampa Bay, it’s all about breaking out of a team-wide funk and rediscovering their early-season form—before the hole gets deeper.