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2023 Blue Jays Opening Day live blog: Toronto begins new MLB season vs. Cardinals

After a long winter, the 2023 Toronto Blue Jays season has finally arrived. Toronto kicks off its campaign with a lengthy road trip while the Rogers Centre renovations finish up, with the club beginning its season Thursday against the St. Louis Cardinals. Blue Jays ace Alek Manoah takes the mound against Cardinals right-hander Miles Mikolas, with first pitch set for 4:10 p.m. ET.

Here's manager John Schneider's batting order and how Toronto lines up behind Manoah.

Blue Jays' Opening Day lineup

RF: George Springer

SS: Bo Bichette

1B: Vladimir Guerrero Jr.