Blue Jays vs Tigers MLB Player Prop Picks (Jul 24)

The Toronto Blue Jays head to Comerica Park for a four-game series opener against the Detroit Tigers. Left-hander Eric Lauer (5–2, ~2.80 ERA) draws the start for Toronto, while Detroit counters with right-hander Reese Olson (4–3, ~2.71 ERA). The Tigers have sputtered offensively since the All-Star break, while the Jays are red-hot and leading the AL East.

• Detroit has lost 5 of its last 6 games and ranks 27th in wRC+ over that stretch.
• Lauer boasts a high strikeout rate and Anaheim’s “avoid-contact” approach suits this matchup well.
• Toronto is a slight dog on the moneyline (~+108), with the run total set at 8.5.

Toronto Blue Jays Player Prop Pick: Addison Barger

Barger has erupted in July, batting .339 with a 1.022 OPS. He’s showing a notable power surge—and Detroit’s sinker-heavy strategy plays right into his strengths. Facing a homey Reese Olson, Barger’s hitting .419 off high and outside sinkers with a 54% hard-hit rate.

• .339 average and 1.022 OPS in July.
• Thriving vs. high-and-outside sinkers—.419 AVG, 54% hard‑hit.
• Over 1.5 total bases in 4 of last 5 games.

Detroit Tigers Player Prop Pick: Javier Báez

The veteran Báez has rebounded this season and handles lefties well, with a .329 average vs. southpaws. Olson’s consistent command offers him dependable contact opportunities. Báez is 4-for-11 lifetime against Lauer with two extra-base hits.

• .329 average vs. left-handed pitchers.
• 4-for-11 with 2 XBH vs. Lauer.
• Ideal bounce-back spot in a quiet Toronto pitching debut.