The Toronto Blue Jays achieved a significant 3-0 victory over the San Diego Padres, marking their first shutout of the season. Chris Bassitt pitched a brilliant six innings, allowing only four hits and striking out six batters. Vlad Guerrero Jr. opened the scoring with a solo home run in the first inning, extending his on-base streak to 20 games, while Anthony Santander contributed a two-run homer in the fifth to solidify the win. This victory improves the Blue Jays' record to 22-24, placing them just half a game behind the Boston Red Sox in the AL East.

Despite the win, the team grapples with injuries, notably to second baseman Andrés Giménez, who is recovering from a quadriceps strain. Positive updates indicate that Giménez has resumed baseball activities and is expected to begin a minor league rehab assignment soon, with a potential return by late May. His prior performance included a .195 batting average, three home runs, and notable base-running skills that were instrumental to the team. The Blue Jays aim to continue their momentum as they face the Padres again, with aspirations of clinching the series and gaining ground in a competitive division.