Blue Jays announce roof closure vs. White Sox on Friday

The Rogers Centre’s retractable roof will officially be closed for Friday’s matchup between the Toronto Blue Jays and the Chicago White Sox. The Blue Jays announced the news Friday afternoon, noting it was due to poor air quality in Toronto. Due to wildfires across northern Ontario, smoke has been polluting the air throughout the province and surrounding areas. The poor air quality has impacted multiple sporting events, postponing the MLS match between the visiting Vancouver Whitecaps and Chicago Fire on Thursday. As for the Blue Jays, Friday’s tilt marks the team’s first game back after the 2026 all-star break, hoping…