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Severino currently owns a 7.04 ERA in the bandbox the A's occupy in West Sacramento, but a 3.04 ERA on the road. It could be seen as a risk for Toronto to take on the remainder of his three-year, $67 million contract (this is year one), but risks are often necessary to win championships.

In their final game before the all-star break, the Blue Jays will look to win the rubber match of a three-game series against the Athletics at Sutter Health Park in West Sacramento, Calif. Toronto has won five straight series, including its recent 10-game winning streak, to surge into the division lead with a 55-40 record.