Gausman tops the pitcher list at $9,000, bringing a blend of strike ability and recent multi-score games, with Tampa’s park and Rays lineup presenting a tricky but manageable challenge given the pricing edge elsewhere.

Gausman anchors Toronto as a postseason frontrunner, flaunting a 3.44 ERA across 91 2/3 innings in the late-season stretch and a 2023/24 strikeout spike that elevates him as a potential Game 1 starter in October. He followed a May setback versus Tampa with sustained effectiveness, punctuated by a Sept. 11 shutout of Houston.

Toronto’s next starter referenced after Berríos; 10-10 with a 3.44 ERA; faces Ian Seymour on Wednesday; part of a Jays rotation that blends high-contact prevention with bullpen depth.

Gausman, 10-10 with a 3.44 ERA, anchors the Jays with reliable innings and an opportunity to quiet Rays’ lineup, pivotal for Toronto’s series outcome.

Gausman’s two-start slate features strong whiff rates and favorable matchups, though mild home/away splits warrant attention for roster decisions.