Blue Jays manager John Schneider makes big announcement regarding Trey Yesavage
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Toronto Blue Jays' top pitching prospect Trey Yesavage will make his MLB debut Monday in a start against the Tampa Bay Rays, manager John Schneider told reporters on Sunday.
Toronto's number one prospect will be hitting the ground running in his MLB debut.
Trey Yesavage will start Monday night in Tampa.
The #BlueJays' No. 1 prospect does not have any workload limits, John Schneider says.
The #BlueJays' No. 1 prospect does not have any workload limits, John Schneider says.
Yesavage, a 22-year-old right-hander with an unusually high release point, has posted exceptional minor-league numbers across four levels this season: a 3.12 ERA with 160 strikeouts compared to 41 walks in 98 innings.
Blue Jays scheduled starters vs Rays this week in Tampa:
9/15 - Trey Yesavage
9/16 - Jose Berrios
9/17 - Kevin Gausman
9/18 - Chris Bassitt
9/15 - Trey Yesavage
9/16 - Jose Berrios
9/17 - Kevin Gausman
9/18 - Chris Bassitt
If Yesavage pitches well enough to warrant consideration for a post-season spot, the Blue Jays will have the flexibility to use him in October, pending MLB approval.
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Blue Jays manager John Schneider says that Yesavage's role going forward will be determined after his MLB debut
He was originally slated to start for triple-A Buffalo on Sunday.
Had the Blue Jays had continued on their regular rotation, Monday's start would have belonged to Jose Berrios.
Instead, he'll be pushed back to Tuesday and followed by Kevin Gausman and Chris Bassitt for the four-game series at George M. Steinbrenner Field.
Schneider said Yesavage's role will be determined after the outing.
He could either continue to start or shift to the bullpen as a long reliever.
The Boyertown, Penn., native, who was selected 20th overall in the first round of the 2024 draft, will enter the big leagues in the thick of a pennant race.
Toronto currently leads the AL East by three games over the New York Yankees and 5.5 over the Boston Red Sox, while holding a 2.5-game cushion over the Detroit Tigers for the top seed overall.
Source: Sportsnet
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