A Trey Yesavage return is on the horizon for Toronto Blue Jays
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Trey Yesavage’s return to the Toronto Blue Jays may be just around the corner, and the team could certainly use his skillset.
After losing four pitchers before or during spring training, the Toronto Blue Jays are nearing their first reinforcement.
Trey Yesavage made his third rehab start with Triple-A Buffalo on Wednesday, throwing 4 1/3 innings and 71 pitches.
If all continues to go well, the 22-year-old right-hander could be back with the big club as soon as next week.
Working his way back from a shoulder impingement, Yesavage showed encouraging signs.
His fastball averaged 93.3 mph, slightly below his 2025 levels, and his command was inconsistent at times, but overall the outing met the team’s expectations in both workload and velocity.
All 5 of Yesavage’s strikeouts in one place 😌
Manager John Schneider indicated that Yesavage could be stretched out to 85–90 pitches in his next start.
That would put him in line for a possible return during the Blue Jays’ upcoming trip to Anaheim, though no final decision has been made yet.
Schneider emphasized that the team wants to check in with Yesavage before moving forward.
Schneider on Yesavage:
“Just waiting to see, to talk to him after and see how he felt and see how he feels tomorrow” The fastball command could’ve been a bit better, Schneider said, but the workload and velo was “right what we were looking for”
“Just waiting to see, to talk to him after and see how he felt and see how he feels tomorrow” The fastball command could’ve been a bit better, Schneider said, but the workload and velo was “right what we were looking for”
Toronto’s rotation decisions may ultimately influence the timing.
Patrick Corbin’s strong outing on Thursday, 5 2/3 innings of one-run ball, could give the team reason to keep him in place a little longer.
At the same time, Schneider pointed out the flexibility of arms like Eric Lauer and Corbin, either of whom could shift to the bullpen if needed.
There’s also the situation with Max Scherzer, who has been managing forearm tendinitis and remains a potential candidate for the injured list.
“Whenever Trey does get back here,” Schneider said, “and José (Berríos), you kind of just look at what everyone’s doing really, and then how you can kind of field the best 13.”
However it shakes out, help for the pitching staff appears to be on the way. Now, the Blue Jays will be hoping their offense follows suit.
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