Blue Jays Announce Trey Yesavage News on Monday

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | By Hugh Green | Last updated Jan 12, 2026 7:24 PM ET

The Toronto Blue Jays had a fantastic season in 2025. They won the American League East for the first time since 2015 after going 94-68. Led by manager John Schneider, the Blue Jays reached the World Series, ultimately losing in seven games to the Los Angeles Dodgers, who won the Fall Classic for the second consecutive year.

A big part of Toronto's success in the postseason on the way to its first American League pennant since 1993 was rookie right-handed pitcher Trey Yesavage. The 22-year-old was taken with the 20th overall pick in the 2024 MLB Draft out of East Carolina University.

He soared up the minor leagues, making his MLB debut on Sept. 15. He made three starts in the regular season, going 1-0, totaling 14 innings pitched with a 3.21 ERA, striking out 16 batters while walking just seven.

Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Trey Yesavage (39) celebrates against the Los Angeles Dodgers.© Kiyoshi Mio-Imagn Images

While he impressed in his three starts before the playoffs, Yesavage turned up his play in the postseason. He made six total appearances for Toronto, including five starts. In those games, Yesavage threw 27 2/3 innings, giving up a 3.58 ERA with 39 strikeouts and 11 walks. He had a record of 3-1 in those six games.

On Monday, the Blue Jays shared on the team's X account that Yesavage was named to the top-10 right-handed pitching prospects in baseball by MLB Pipeline.

"TRÈY BIEN Yesavage has been listed as one of @MLB’s Top Rookies after his electric Postseason!"

TRÈY BIEN

Yesavage has been listed as one of @MLB’s Top Rookies after his electric Postseason! pic.twitter.com/O1IUQkp4yE
— Toronto Blue Jays (@BlueJays) January 12, 2026

Yesavage was listed as the No. 3 right-handed pitching prospect in baseball behind just New York Mets pitcher Nolan McLean (No. 1) and Pittsburgh Pirates prospect Bubba Chandler (No. 2).

Heading into the 2026 season, Yesavage promises to be a key piece of Toronto's starting rotation, as the Blue Jays look to make another deep postseason run.

This article first appeared on Athlon Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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