Blue Jays and Guardians begin three-game series at Progressive Field
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 1, 2026, 10:29 PM
Last updated Sep 1, 2026

The Toronto Blue Jays and Cleveland Guardians open a three-game series in Cleveland starting September 1, 2026. The Blue Jays enter the contest utilizing a bullpen strategy, with Spencer Myles serving as the opener before Arrighetti takes over for the bulk of the innings. Roster adjustments accompany the matchup, as Sean Keys and Josh Smith do not make the team for this series. The Guardians counter with Gavin Williams on the mound. While Toronto fans look toward the remainder of the schedule, the team management emphasizes that individual losses within the 162-game season are to be expected as the campaign progresses. This matchup represents the first of three consecutive meetings between the two clubs at Progressive Field.
- •Spencer Myles opens for the Blue Jays with Arrighetti slated for bulk innings.
- •Gavin Williams takes the mound as the starting pitcher for the Guardians.
- •Sean Keys and Josh Smith are excluded from the roster for this series.
- •The game at Progressive Field begins the first of three meetings between the clubs.
- 10:29 PMYahoo Sports — Jays @ Guardians Game Thread
"I hate teams who start their weekday games early. Oh well, I guess it means we will win earlier too. Anyway, game one of three with the Guardians. Wins are important. Not that we should throw in the towel if we lose tonight. We aren’t going to run the table from here, so don’t get […]
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