Matz is in the final year of a $44 million contract, so if the Blue Jays do trade for him, he will most likely be a rental, but he could provide a boost in the back end of the Toronto bullpen. More MLB: Trade idea sees Phillies acquiring 2 star relievers to solidify bullpen

The Orioles took the series opener 11-4 to extend its twinning streak to three games. Baltimore has scored 34 runs in the past three games, while Toronto has dropped two straight giving up 21 runs. The Blue Jays were 8-1 before the two-game losing skid.

The Toronto Blue Jays placed catcher Alejandro Kirk on the seven-day concussion injured list after he was struck in the mask by a foul tip on Saturday.

Toronto Blue Jays designated hitter George Springer was hit in the head by a 96 mph fastball in the ninth inning of an 11-4 loss at Baltimore