The Toronto Blue Jays are set to deploy right-handed reliever Braydon Fisher as an opener for the final game of a four-match series against the New York Yankees.
The contest is scheduled for Thursday, May 21, 2026, at 7:05 p. m.
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ET at Yankee Stadium.
Toronto looks to secure a series split after rebounding with a 2-1 victory on Wednesday, following consecutive losses in the first two games on Monday and Tuesday.
Fisher's Season Performance
Fisher enters the matchup with a 2-1 record, a 3.08 ERA, a 1.06 WHIP, and 24 strikeouts across 26 1/3 innings in 24 appearances this season.
Right-hander Spencer Miles, a 25-year-old Rule 5 draft pick with a 2.55 ERA over 24.2 innings this year, is scheduled to handle the bulk relief duties behind Fisher.
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Blue Jays manager John Schneider addressed the decision regarding the pitching rotation and the utilization of Miles on Monday.
"You don't want to move him back and forth too much. If we're going to do it, try to be consistent with it," Schneider said.
Miles recently tossed a season-high 3.2 innings and 56 pitches against the Detroit Tigers on Saturday, striking out five batters.
Yankees' Counter
The New York Yankees enter the contest second in the American League East division with a 30-20 record.
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They will counter with starting pitcher Carlos Rodón, who holds a 0-1 record, a 5.63 ERA, and 10 strikeouts.
