The Toronto Blue Jays faced a setback in their pitching depth as Kevin Gausman struggled against the Arizona Diamondbacks, allowing seven earned runs over 4.1 innings in a 9-5 loss. Gausman's issues stemmed from poor command, with manager John Schneider highlighting that he hasn't been effectively getting ahead in counts. While Gausman previously enjoyed a stellar May, his June performance has been disappointing, with 17 earned runs allowed in just 20 innings over four starts.

Alejandro Kirk and Jonatan Clase provided some offense by contributing solo home runs, but it wasn't enough to secure a win. The Blue Jays currently sit one game behind the Tampa Bay Rays in the American League wild-card race. Moving forward, Gausman aims to regain control in his next start against the Cleveland Guardians, a team with a struggling offense. Meanwhile, Spencer Turnbull will take over a starting position, further emphasizing the need for Gausman to return to form for the Blue Jays' playoff aspirations.