Astros and Blue Jays Set for June 24 Showdown as Urias Steps In

Yahoo Sports published the official game thread for the Major League Baseball matchup between the Houston Astros and the Toronto Blue Jays on June 24, 2026. The fixture is scheduled to take place at the Rogers Centre in Toronto, Ontario, with starting lineups for both clubs now confirmed.

The Blue Jays have made a notable adjustment to their infield configuration for this contest. Ernie Clement has been ruled out of the lineup due to a hip issue, creating an opening at second base. New Blue Jay Luis Urias has been named to start at second base in his place.

On the mound, the Astros will be led by right-handed pitcher Trey Yesavage. The Blue Jays will counter with right-hander Mike Burrows, who is set to take the ball for Toronto. The release of these lineups provides the first clear picture of how both managers intend to approach the game.

The Houston Astros lineup features a mix of established veterans and recent additions. Jose Altuve is listed at second base, while George Springer and Yordan Alvarez are slotted into designated hitter roles. The defensive lineup also includes Jeremy Pena at shortstop, Vladimir Guerrero at first base, and Isaac Paredes at first base, with Kazuma Okamoto at third base.

The Blue Jays’ batting order includes Vladimir Guerrero at first base and Andres Gimenez at shortstop. The outfield is set with Davis Schneider and Brice Matthews, while Joey Loperfido and Raynel Delgado are listed in the lineup. Catcher Alejandro Kirk is scheduled to start behind the plate for Toronto.

The source material notes the significance of the Rogers Centre venue, referencing imagery from a previous game between the Tampa Bay Rays and the Blue Jays that marked the first opening of the roof during an MLB game. While the exact status of the roof opening for the June 24 match is not explicitly detailed in the lineups, the venue remains a central point of interest for the event.