Toronto Blue Jays vs. Miami Marlins: Game Preview, Odds, and Key Players for August 22, 2025

Friday, August 22nd, 2025

Toronto Blue Jays vs. Miami Marlins: Series Opener Preview

The Toronto Blue Jays (74-54, first in the AL East) travel to Miami to take on the Miami Marlins (60-67, third in the NL East) in the opener of a three-game MLB series at loanDepot park. First pitch is set for Friday at 7:10 p.m. EDT.

Pitching Matchup

Toronto will send Shane Bieber (0-0) to the mound, while the Marlins have yet to announce their starting pitcher.

Betting lines favor the Blue Jays at -163, with the Marlins underdogs at +137. The over/under is set at 8 runs.

Team Breakdown

The Marlins hold a 60-67 overall record and are 29-33 when playing at home. When the Marlins rack up eight or more hits, they have compiled an impressive 48-23 record.

The Blue Jays maintain a 74-54 overall mark, with a 32-33 showing on the road. Toronto leads the American League in team on-base percentage at .337, making them a formidable offensive team.

This will be the first head-to-head matchup between Toronto and Miami this season.

Top Performers

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. is the offensive leader for the Blue Jays, boasting a .298 batting average alongside 30 doubles, 21 home runs, 71 walks, and 69 RBIs. Over his last 10 games, Bo Bichette has collected 11 hits in 37 at-bats and driven in four runs.

Recent Form

Across their last 10 games, the Marlins have posted a 3-7 record, batting .239 as a team with a collective ERA of 4.98, being outscored by eight runs.

The Blue Jays have gone 6-4 in their last 10, posting a .241 batting average, a strong 3.48 ERA, and outscoring opponents by 10 runs.

Injuries

Marlins: Anthony Bender (15-Day IL, tibia), Graham Pauley (10-Day IL, oblique), Kyle Stowers (10-Day IL, oblique), Jesus Tinoco (60-Day IL, forearm), Connor Norby (10-Day IL, wrist), Max Meyer (60-Day IL, hip), Ryan Weathers (60-Day IL, lat), Griffin Conine (60-Day IL, arm), Andrew Nardi (60-Day IL, back), Braxton Garrett (60-Day IL, elbow).

Blue Jays: Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (day-to-day

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