The opening day matchup between the Baltimore Orioles and Toronto Blue Jays at Rogers Centre promises an exciting start to the 2025 MLB season. Baltimore's Zach Eflin, who has struggled in Spring Training with a 5.40 ERA, faces off against Toronto's José Berríos, who has excelled with a 2.18 ERA and 18 strikeouts over 20.2 innings.

Despite Eflin's rough outing during spring, the Orioles are slight favorites at -115, while the Blue Jays are at -105 for the moneyline. The match's total runs are set at 8.5, with insights leaning toward a low-scoring affair. Notably, Toronto's Bo Bichette and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. have shown strong performances this spring, making them players to watch. As the season kicks off, betting trends suggest the Blue Jays may cover the spread, especially with their impressive batting average from the preseason.

The Cincinnati Reds have strengthened their bullpen by acquiring left-handed reliever Taylor Rogers from the San Francisco Giants in exchange for minor league pitcher Braxton Roxby. Rogers, a seasoned veteran, posted a 2.40 ERA over 64 appearances last season, striking out 64 batters in 60 innings. His career stats reflect his reliability, with 83 saves and a 3.34 ERA. Meanwhile, Roxby struggled in Double-A, with a 5.21 ERA last season. The Reds also designated pitcher Owen White for assignment, who struggled significantly during his time with the Texas Rangers.

The Cincinnati Reds have made a strategic move by acquiring left-handed reliever Taylor Rogers from the San Francisco Giants in exchange for minor league pitcher Braxton Roxby. Rogers, 34, had a productive season with the Giants, recording a 2.40 ERA across 64 appearances, along with 64 strikeouts in 60 innings. His career spans several teams, including the Minnesota Twins and the San Diego Padres, demonstrating his reliability on the mound.

In contrast, Braxton Roxby, who is approaching his 26th birthday, struggled last season with a 5.21 ERA in 39 games for Double-A Chattanooga, prompting the Reds to let him go. Additionally, the Reds designated Owen White for assignment after a lackluster performance in 2023.

As the Cincinnati Reds gear up for the 2025 season, several players have undergone jersey number changes. Rhett Lowder will now don No. 25, Luis Mey will sport No. 62, Owen White has switched to No. 52, Cooper Bowman will wear No. 53, and Tyler Callihan is taking No. 60. The team is scheduled to commence its first workout for pitchers and catchers on February 12, followed by the first full-squad practice on February 17, generating excitement among fans for the upcoming season.

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Gavin Lux has been traded from the Los Angeles Dodgers to the Cincinnati Reds just days after the Dodgers secured infielder Hyeseong Kim with a three-year, $12.5 million deal. In exchange, the Dodgers receive minor league outfielder Mike Sirota and a competitive balance pick in the upcoming amateur draft.

Lux, who earned $1,225,000 last year, previously missed the entire 2023 season due to a torn ACL. He made 117 starts at second base in 2024, batting .251 with 10 home runs and 50 RBIs. The 27-year-old was part of the Dodgers' championship teams in 2020 and 2024.

In light of this trade, the Dodgers are adapting their lineup, planning to utilize Mookie Betts at shortstop and considering Chris Taylor and Tommy Edman for second base duties, alongside Kim. Meanwhile, the Reds anticipate Lux contributing across several positions.