Blue Jays' Top Prospect Yesavage Out with Shoulder Injury

It's March 19 for the Toronto Blue Jays, let's get into it.

The Toronto Blue Jays will start the season without their top prospect, Trey Yesavage,

due to a right shoulder impingement.

The team is placing him on the injured list and taking a cautious approach to protect

his long-term health.

Yesavage, the 28th ranked prospect in baseball, was expected to contribute early on.

Last season, he impressed in a small sample with a 3.21 ERA over three starts, 14 innings

pitched, and 16 strikeouts.

His commands stood out, hinting at ace potential for the Blue Jays rotation.

Fans in the organization remember his postseason breakout, where he started Game 1 of the World

Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers as the second youngest pitcher to do so since 1947.

In Game 5, he delivered seven innings, one earned run, and 12 strikeouts.

That run included 39 postseason strikeouts, a rookie record, and he became the first rookie

with multiple 10 strikeout games in one, postseason.

It solidified his status as a future star.

Now the focus is on recovery as opening day nears.

The Blue Jays believe in his upside and expect him to return strong, raising questions about

how high he can elevate their pitching staff.

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