Toronto Blue Jays manager John Schneider announced on Friday that Kevin Gausman will start Game 1 of the American League Division Series (ALDS) against the New York Yankees.

First pitch is set for 4:08 p.m. ET on Saturday in Toronto.

Gausman made 14 starts at the Rogers Centre this season, posting a 3.44 ERA across 86 1/3 innings, allowing 70 hits, 33 earned runs, and 14 home runs, with 18 walks. On the season as a whole, the 34-year-old made 32 starts, finishing with a 3.59 ERA and 189 strikeouts across 193 innings.

Gausman went 2–1 with a 3.97 ERA in four starts against the Yankees, striking out 18 batters in 22 2/3 innings.

The Blue Jays are expected to formalize their ALDS roster ahead of Saturday’s game. Schneider said the club still hasn’t made a decision on shortstop Bo Bichette

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