Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Trey Yesavage will begin the 2026 season on the injured list with a right shoulder impingement, the team announced on Thursday.
The 22-year-old Yesavage, who was thrust into the spotlight during the Blue Jays’ run to the World Series last season, will continue throwing to build up for the regular season. He is scheduled to pitch again on March 25, two days before the team’s opening game against the Athletics.
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According to Sportnet’s Arden Zwelling, Yesavage arrived at Spring Training with the shoulder issue. That was a factor in his slow build up. With the regular season beginning in a week, he needs more time to get ready after throwing 35 pitches in a minor league game on Monday.
No timeline has been announced for Yesavage’s return.
After beginning last season at Single-A, Yesavage worked his way into the Blue Jays’ staff during the postseason. He started five playoff games, including Game 1 of the World Series, and finished with 39 strikeouts and a 1.05 WHIP in 27.2 innings pitched. During Game 5 against the Los Angeles Dodgers, he set a World Series rookie record with 12 strikeouts during a 6-1 win.
Yesavage isn’t the only Blue Jays starter out for the beginning of the season as José Berríos has a stress fracture in his right elbow and Shane Bieber is dealing with forearm fatigue. Manager John Schneider will have to make due with a staff made up of Dylan Cease, Kevin Gausman, Eric Lauer, Cody Ponce, and Max Scherzer.
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