Baz worked four innings in a bullpen-forward start, helping set the tone for a nine-inning shutout stretch.

Baz’s volatile strikeout upside remains paired with a high-risk, high-variance ceiling, making him a late-week dart in strikeout-heavy games.

Baz delivered five scoreless innings, providing a solid anchor for Tampa Bay's bullpen in a dominant win. His efficiency adds to the Rays' confidence in him as a trusted streamer when the matchup is friendly, and his performance helps preserve bullpen arms for should-win situations late in games.

Rays starter opposite Bassitt on Thursday; 9-12, 5.15; part of Rays’ rotation with a chance to stifle Toronto’s offense and keep Rays in the game.

Baz, 9-12 with a 5.15 ERA, lurks in the Rays’ rotation as Toronto tests the depth, presenting a potential value spot for offensive bets in favorable conditions.