Chicago White Sox vs. Toronto Blue Jays - June 21, 2025

Saturday, June 21st, 2025

The Chicago White Sox are set to play the Toronto Blue Jays at Rogers Centre on Saturday, June 21, 2025. The first pitch is scheduled for 3:07 PM EDT in Toronto. The White Sox currently lead the series 1-0.

Toronto enters the game with a 40-35 overall record and a strong 24-15 record in home contests. The Blue Jays offense boasts a collective .324 on-base percentage, ranking them eighth across Major League Baseball.

The visiting Chicago White Sox hold a 24-52 overall record, struggling on the road with an 8-31 mark. A positive trend for Chicago is their 17-10 record in games where their hitters outperform their opponents.

This Saturday's matchup marks the second meeting between these two teams during the current season.

Pitching Matchup

Right-hander Aaron Civale will take the mound for the White Sox. He comes into the game with a 1-3 record, a 4.67 ERA, and a 1.48 WHIP, having struck out 23 batters.

The Blue Jays will counter with right-hander Jose Berrios. His record stands at 2-3 with a 3.81 ERA and a 1.29 WHIP. Berrios has recorded 76 strikeouts this season.

Odds and Betting Information

The Toronto Blue Jays are favored in this contest with odds of -213. The Chicago White Sox are listed at +176. The over/under for total runs scored is set at 8 1/2.

Top Performers

For the Blue Jays, Bo Bichette has been a key contributor, hitting .278 with 19 doubles, a triple, 10 home runs, and 45 RBI. In his last 10 games, Ernie Clement has been hot, going 17 for 43 with four doubles and a home run.

Leading the way offensively for the White Sox is Chase Meidroth, who has five doubles, two home runs, and nine RBI. Andrew Benintendi has performed well over the last 10 games, collecting 10 hits in 38 at-bats, including three doubles, a triple, and two home runs.

Recent Form

In their last 10 games, the Blue Jays have a 5-5 record. During this stretch, they hold a .274 batting average but have been outscored by 13 runs with a 5.93 ERA.

The White Sox have struggled in their last 10 outings, posting a 2-8 record. Their batting average is .221, and they have been outscored by 18 runs while maintaining a 4.69 ERA.

Injuries

Blue Jays Injuries:

Alan Roden (knee) is day-to-day. Myles Straw (ankle) is day-to-day. Bowden Francis (shoulder) is on the 15-Day IL. Daulton Varsho (hamstring) is on the 10-Day IL. Anthony Santander (shoulder) is on the 10-Day IL. Yimi Garcia (shoulder) is on the 15-Day IL. Max Scherzer (thumb) is on the 60-Day IL. Ryan Burr (shoulder) is on the 60-Day IL. Alek Manoah (elbow) is on the 60-Day IL. Angel Bastardo (elbow) is on the 60-Day IL.

White Sox Injuries:

Cam Booser (shoulder) is on the 15-Day IL. Davis Martin (forearm) is on the 15-Day IL. Mike Tauchman (groin) is day-to-day. Jared Shuster (hand) is on the 15-Day IL. Fraser Ellard (lat) is on the 60-Day IL. Ky Bush (elbow) is on the 60-Day IL. Miguel Castro (knee) is on the 60-Day IL. Jonathan Cannon (back) is on the 15-Day IL. Martin Perez (forearm) is on the 60-Day IL. Drew Thorpe (elbow) is on the 60-Day IL. Prelander Berroa (elbow) is on the 60-Day IL. Jesse Scholtens (elbow) is on the 60-Day IL.

In summary

The Chicago White Sox (24-52) face the Toronto Blue Jays (40-35) on June 21, 2025, in Toronto. The White Sox hold a 1-0 lead in the series. Aaron Civale pitches for Chicago against Jose Berrios for Toronto. The Blue Jays are favored. Toronto has a better home record (24-15) compared to Chicago's road record (8-31). Top performers include Bo Bichette for the Blue Jays and Chase Meidroth for the White Sox. Both teams have several players currently on the injured list.

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