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Boston has been one of baseball’s best teams over the past few weeks, and the Blue Jays are walking into Fenway carrying the weight of a brutal stretch. The Red Sox went 9-1 over their last ten games, a run that included matching the franchise record with 15 consecutive wins before Baltimore finally ended it in a doubleheader nightcap. That kind of momentum doesn’t evaporate overnight, and Toronto — losers of four straight before snapping a skid — will need to be sharp from the first pitch.

For Boston, Willson Contreras has been a force in the middle of the lineup with 22 home runs and 66 RBI, while Ceddanne Rafaela has quietly piled up 104 hits on the season. On the Toronto side, Kazuma Okamoto matches Contreras with 22 home runs and 62 RBI, giving the Blue Jays a genuine power threat capable of changing a game in a single swing. Ernie Clement’s .296 average keeps the top of the order dangerous.

These two clubs are heading in opposite directions right now, which makes the matchup genuinely compelling. Boston has the form; Toronto has the motivation.

Toronto Blue Jays at Boston Red Sox Game Information

Game Date: July 24, 2026
Game Time: 07:15 PM ET
TV Channel: MLB.TV – Boston Red Sox
Location: Fenway Park, Boston, MA
Live Stream: Fubo (free trial)

Game Preview

At 52-49, Boston sits 6.5 games back in the division and is firmly in the thick of a postseason push — the recent 9-1 stretch has made them one of the hotter teams in the American League. Toronto at 47-56 is 12.5 games out, meaning the Blue Jays are playing for pride, development, and any foothold they can find. For Boston, every game against a division rival carries real weight. For Toronto, a series against a surging opponent is a chance to prove the recent slide doesn’t define them.

Boston Red Sox Team Statistics and Rankings

Win-Loss Record: 52-49
Home Record: 23-28
Away Record: 29-21
Division Record: 14-8
Streak: 1 Loss streak
Winning Percentage: .515

Toronto Blue Jays Team Statistics and Rankings

Win-Loss Record: 47-56
Home Record: 26-30
Away Record: 21-26
Division Record: 8-11
Streak: 1 Win streak
Winning Percentage: .456

Stat Leaders

Boston Red Sox (52-49, #3 in division)

Batting Average Leader: Jahmai Jones, 0.333
RBI Leader: Willson Contreras, 66 RBI
Home Run Leader: Willson Contreras, 22 HR
Runs Leader: Wilyer Abreu, 52 Runs
Hits Leader: Ceddanne Rafaela, 104 Hits
Stolen Bases Leader: Jarren Duran, 14 SB
ERA Leader: Aroldis Chapman, 1.93 ERA
Strikeout Leader: Ranger Suarez, 97 K
Wins Leader: Sonny Gray, 12 W
Saves Leader: Aroldis Chapman, 23 SV

Toronto Blue Jays (47-56, #5 in division)

Batting Average Leader: Ernie Clement, 0.296
RBI Leader: Kazuma Okamoto, 62 RBI
Home Run Leader: Kazuma Okamoto, 22 HR
Runs Leader: Vladimir Guerrero Jr., 52 Runs
Hits Leader: Ernie Clement, 114 Hits
Stolen Bases Leader: Andrés Giménez, 11 SB
ERA Leader: Louis Varland, 1.04 ERA
Strikeout Leader: Dylan Cease, 155 K
Wins Leader: Dylan Cease, 6 W
Saves Leader: Louis Varland, 21 SV

What to Watch For

Aroldis Chapman has been one of the most reliable closers in the American League this season, posting a 1.93 ERA with 23 saves. If Boston builds leads late, Chapman becomes a near-automatic endpoint — and that’s a significant advantage when games tighten in the seventh and eighth innings. Jake Bennett has also been a quiet standout in the rotation with a 2.58 ERA and six wins, giving interim manager Chad Tracy a dependable arm to build around.

For Toronto, Dylan Cease leads the pitching staff with 155 strikeouts and six wins, and when he’s on, he can neutralize any lineup. Louis Varland has been exceptional out of the bullpen with a 1.04 ERA and 21 saves, giving the Blue Jays their own late-game weapon. The injury report has thinned both rosters — Patrick Corbin is on the injured list with a shoulder issue, and Jesús Sánchez is sidelined with an ankle injury — which opens the door for players like Nathan Lukes (.286, 5 HR, 18 RBI) and Daulton Varsho (9 stolen bases, 36 runs) to take on larger roles and make their case.

Boston Red Sox Injury Report

Zack Kelly – Elbow (D60) – The Boston Red Sox placed RHP Zack Kelly on the 60-day injured list with right elbow inflammation.
Tanner Houck – Elbow (D60) – The Boston Red Sox placed RHP Tanner Houck on the 60-day injured list due to a right flexor pronator strain.
Ranger Suarez – Groin (D15) – The Boston Red Sox placed LHP Ranger Suarez on the 15-day injured list with a left groin strain.
Isiah Kiner-Falefa – Forearm (D10) – The Boston Red Sox placed INF Isiah Kiner-Falefa on the 10-day injured list with left forearm inflammation.
Triston Casas – Knee (D60) – The Boston Red Sox transferred INF Triston Casas from the 10-day injured list to the 60-day injured list as he recovers from left patellar tendon repair.
Garrett Crochet – Shoulder (D60) – The Boston Red Sox transferred LHP Garrett Crochet to the 60-day injured list from the 15-day injured list with a left shoulder inflammation.
Johan Oviedo – Elbow (D60) – The Boston Red Sox transferred RHP Johan Oviedo to the 60-day injured list due to a right elbow strain.
Kutter Crawford – Wrist (D60) – The Boston Red Sox transferred RHP Kutter Crawford from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day injured list as he recovers from right wrist surgery.
Connelly Early – Elbow (D15) – The Boston Red Sox placed LHP Connelly Early on the 15-day injured list with left elbow inflammation.
Roman Anthony – Wrist (D60) – The Boston Red Sox transferred OF Roman Anthony from the 10-day injured list to the 60-day injured list due to right wrist sprain.
Trevor Story – Abdomen (D60) – The Boston Red Sox transferred INF Trevor Story from the 10-day injured list to the 60-day injured list due to sports hernia.
Marcelo Mayer – Forearm (D10) – The Boston Red Sox placed INF Marcelo Mayer on the 10-day injured list with a stress reaction on his left forearm.

Toronto Blue Jays Injury Report

Patrick Corbin – Shoulder (D15) – The Toronto Blue Jays placed LHP Patrick Corbin on the 15-day injured list with left teres major strain.
Jesús Sánchez – Ankle (D10) – The Toronto Blue Jays placed OF Jesús Sánchez on the 10-day injured list with right ankle sprain.
Addison Barger – Elbow (D60) – The Toronto Blue Jays transferred INF Addison Barger from the 10-day injured list to the 60-day injured list due to right elbow inflammation.
Joe Mantiply – Knee (D60) – The Toronto Blue Jays transferred LHP Joe Mantiply to the 60-day injured list from the 15-day injured list due to left knee inflammation.
Max Scherzer – Back (D15) – The Toronto Blue Jays placed RHP Max Scherzer on the 15-day injured list due to back spasms.
Bowden Francis – Elbow (D60) – The Toronto Blue Jays placed RHP Bowden Francis on the 60-day injured list The Toronto Blue Jays placed RHP Bowden Francis on the 60-day injured list following a right UCL reconstruction.
Yimi García – Elbow (D60) – The Toronto Blue Jays transferred RHP Yimi García to the 60-day injured list following right elbow ulnar nerve and AC joint surgery.
José Berríos – Elbow (D60) – The Toronto Blue Jays transferred RHP José Berríos from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day injured list with right elbow stress fracture.
Jonatan Clase – Foot (D10) – The Toronto Blue Jays placed OF Jonatan Clase on the 10-day injured list with left plantar fasciitis.
Anthony Santander – Shoulder (D60) – The Toronto Blue Jays transferred OF Anthony Santander to the 60-day injured list with left shoulder labral tear.
Lenyn Sosa – Wrist (D10) – The Toronto Blue Jays placed INF Lenyn Sosa on the 10-day injured list with a right wrist contusion.
Cody Ponce – Knee (D60) – The Toronto Blue Jays transferred RHP Cody Ponce to the 60-day injured list with right knee ACL sprain.

Boston Red Sox Upcoming 2026 Schedule

July 24, 2026 vs Toronto Blue Jays
July 25, 2026 vs Toronto Blue Jays
July 26, 2026 vs Toronto Blue Jays
July 27, 2026 at Athletics
July 28, 2026 at Athletics
July 29, 2026 at Athletics
July 30, 2026 at Athletics
July 31, 2026 at Los Angeles Dodgers
August 01, 2026 at Los Angeles Dodgers
August 02, 2026 at Los Angeles Dodgers

Toronto Blue Jays Upcoming 2026 Schedule

July 24, 2026 at Boston Red Sox
July 25, 2026 at Boston Red Sox
July 26, 2026 at Boston Red Sox
July 27, 2026 at Washington Nationals
July 28, 2026 at Washington Nationals
July 29, 2026 at Washington Nationals
July 31, 2026 vs St. Louis Cardinals
August 01, 2026 vs St. Louis Cardinals
August 02, 2026 vs St. Louis Cardinals
August 03, 2026 at Houston Astros

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