PRESS RELEASE: Cleveland Guardians, Toronto Blue Jays starting lineups for May 3, 2025: Game 33…

TORONTO — After dropping the series opener to the Blue Jays and losing star third baseman José Ramírez to an ankle injury, the Cleveland Guardians will try to even the weekend set at Rogers Centre this Saturday afternoon. First pitch is scheduled for 3:07 p.m. ET as Gavin Williams takes the mound against Toronto ace Kevin Gausman.

Ramírez, who exited Friday’s 5–3 loss with a mild right ankle sprain after an awkward landing at first base, will sit out Game 33 of the season. In his absence, utility infielder Will Wilson will take over at third base, while veteran Carlos Santana — who boasts a lifetime .296 batting average at Rogers Centre — shifts up to the No. 3 spot in the batting order.

The Guardians, currently 18–14, are looking to stay in the mix atop the AL Central despite the early setback. Toronto, now 16–16 and hoping to climb above .500, counters with a potent lineup anchored by Bo Bichette and Vladimir Guerrero Jr., with Anthony Santander serving as the designated hitter.

Here’s a breakdown of the starting lineups for both teams:

CLEVELAND GUARDIANS (18–14)

Starting Pitcher: RHP Gavin Williams (2–2, 5.14 ERA)
Lineup:

1. LF Steven Kwan

2. CF Nolan Jones

3. 1B Carlos Santana

4. DH Kyle Manzardo

5. RF Jhonkensy Noel

6. 3B Will Wilson

7. SS Brayan Rocchio

8. C Austin Hedges

9. 2B Andrés Giménez

TORONTO BLUE JAYS (16–16)

Starting Pitcher: RHP Kevin Gausman (2–3, 4.50 ERA)
Lineup:

1. SS Bo Bichette

2. 1B Vladimir Guerrero Jr.

3. DH Anthony Santander

4. RF George Springer

5. CF Daulton Varsho

6. 3B Addison Barger

7. LF Nathan Lukes

8. C Tyler Heineman

9. 2B Andrés Giménez (Note: listed here may be a typo as Giménez plays for Cleveland)

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Broadcast Information:
Fans can tune into the action on CLEGuardians.TV, WTAM 1100 AM, WMMS 100.7 FM, or the Guardians Radio Network.

As the Guardians look to keep pace in the standings without their franchise cornerstone, all eyes will be on how young arms like Gavin Williams handle the pressure of facing a deep and dangerous Toronto offense. Meanwhile, the Blue Jays aim to take advantage of a depleted Cleveland lineup and secure the series win at home.