Stroman eyes return to form against Rangers
(MLB.com Toronto Blue Jays)

The Blue Jays will open a three-game series against the Rangers when right-hander Marcus Stroman (0-2, 8.55 ERA) takes the mound on Friday night at Rogers Centre, with first pitch scheduled for 7:07 p.m. ET. Stroman has been struggling with his command this season as evidenced by 14 walks over 20 innings. Stroman has never walked more than 2.8 batters per nine innings in a full season. Texas will counter with lefty Mike Minor (1-1, 3.86 ERA).