Blue Jays vs Phillies Odds, Picks & Predictions (Sep. 21)

Gausman's ERA has increased by nearly half a half-run in his last five starts. The Jays had won seven of Gausmann's last eight starts prior to his most recent performance last Thursday. It was an 11-0 loss to Tampa Bay. Wheeler will make his first start since Aug. 20 after missing a month with right forearm tendinitis.

Toronto won the series opener 18-11 against Philadelphia. Teoscar Hernandez was the big star, going 4-for-5 with three runs scored. Alejandro Kirk went 3- for- 5 and scored twice. It was his first game back after a week out with a hip injury. Philadelphia has lost their fifth straight game. Kyle Schwarber hit his 40th homer of the season and JT Realmuto hit 20th of 2022.

Wheeler will be treated with kid gloves upon his return from the IL stint. Blue Jays are red-hot, having won five of their last seven games.