Okamoto Moves to Cleanup Behind Cease

Kazuma Okamoto, who impressed in his MLB debut with a 2-for-3 performance and the winning run, has been moved to the cleanup spot for his second career game. The Blue Jays third baseman signed a four-year, $60-million contract in the off-season and will bat behind Vladimir Guerrero Jr.

Dylan Cease makes his Blue Jays debut after signing a seven-year, $210-million deal, the largest in franchise history. The right-hander faces Athletics left-hander Jeffrey Springs, who had a 4.65 ERA last season. Davis Schneider is set for his season debut in the two-hole, while Myles Straw gets his first plate appearance in the No. 8 spot.