Toronto Blue Jays pitcher gets recognized in Rookie of the Year voting

While Trey Yesavage wasn't eligible to receive votes, Jays reliever Braydon Fisher was recognized for his strong rookie season.

Nick Kurtz may have been the unanimous winner, receiving all 30 first place votes for a total of 210 points, Fisher finished in tenth place on the ballot, after receiving a single fourth place vote.

Fisher, who was acquired in 2024 from the Los Angeles Dodgers in exchange for Cavan Biggio, quietly had a very strong campaign after making his major league debut in May.

In 52 games, Fisher went 7-0 with a 2.70 ERA while pitching out of the bullpen.

In a year, where the Jays bullpen as volatile at the best of times, Fisher brought a sense of stability and calmness, quietly becoming one of manager John Schneider's most trusted arms.

While Kurtz was expected to be the runaway ROY winner, the fact that Fisher got a vote speaks volumes for both him and the Blue Jays 2025 season.

Only two Blue Jays have won a Rookie of the Year Award. Shortstop Alfredo Griffin was a co-winner all the way back in 1979, while Eric Hinske won it outright in 2002.

While Fisher may have fallen short this year, Trey Yesavage still has rookie eligibility and is a strong candidate to win the award in 2026.

He would become the first Blue Jays pitcher to win the award.