Blue Jays betting trends: Danny Jansen is turning heads

Toronto Blue Jays are on a five-game winning streak. They haven't lost a series since their trip to Tropicana Field on May 13-15. The team's next 16 games are against either AL Central opponents or the Baltimore Orioles.

Danny Jansen has been a different hitter since returning from a hamstring strain last July. He's slashing .303/.374/.773 in 107 plate appearances since then. It's unlike anything we've seen from the 27-year-old catcher. Even in the minor leagues, he never hit more than 12 home runs in a season or slugged better than .500.

The Blue Jays have been profitable bets on the under lately. The over has hit in five of the team's last six games. On the season, the over is 27-19-1.

Yusei Kikuchi has improved his performance since his first four starts in April. He's surrendered more than two earned runs in just one of his nine starts this season. Despite his improvement, he continues to struggle with efficiency and pitch counts.

Hernandez has a slash line of .130/.178/.188 in 18 games since May 7. He looked better against the Los Angeles Angels over the weekend.

Danny Jansen has produced almost as much in his last four games as he did in the previous 14 games combined. Hernandez's last game was a good one. He drove in 116 runs last season.

Kevin Gausman didn't walk a single batter in April and he struck out 31. He allowed quality of contact because he was pounding the strike zone and serving up fastballs.

Gausman's strikeout rate has dropped from 32.6% to 26.8% in May. He's walked five hitters and his BABIP is better than in 2021.