Toronto Blue Jays will not limit Trey Yesavage in 2026

Drafted 20th overall in the 2024 draft, Yesavage began his professional career in Single-A, quickly rose through the minor leagues, and then made a handful of big league starts toward the end of the regular season.

Not just that, but Yesavage went on to pitch historic games in the Blue Jays postseason run.

With 78 days till opening day Yesavage is already considered a rookie of the year favorite.

Yesavage didn't slow down once hitting the big leagues in 2025, authoring a 3.21 ERA and 2.35 FIP in 14 innings pitched over three starts.

The postseason didn't phase the 22-year-old, striking out 11 New York Yankees' hitters in five and one-third hitless innings.

His next start, this time against the Seattle Mariners, was a rough one, before back-to-back solid starts.

In Game 5 of the World Series, with the series tied at two, Yesavage had another historic debut, striking out 12 in seven innings of one-run ball, pushing the Los Angeles Dodgers to the brink.

It was his final start of the postseason, although he picked up a hold in Game 7.

Thankfully, the playoffs don't count towards service time, meaning that Yesavage has just 14 days of service time, making him a rookie.

The Blue Jays coaching staff will have their young pitcher in their sights again in 2026, but they'll treat No. 39 like any other pitcher.

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