Yesavage's Return Boosts Blue Jays' Rotation

It's March 22nd.

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The Toronto Blue Jays added depth to their starting pitches this off season, but with

opening days as days away, they're missing some key arms.

Shane Bieber, Jose Barrios, and promising 22-year-old Trey Yessivage will all start the

season on the injured list due to various issues.

Yessivage's right shoulder impingement stems from a heavy workload last year when he

climbed from single A ball through the minors and even debuted in.

The majors in September, he impressed right away with a solid-earned run average and

plenty of strikeouts in limited starts.

Fans and team officials see Yessivage as a cornerstone for the Blue Jays' pushback to

contention, especially after his standout postseason work, that helped fuel a deep playoff

run.

His quick rise from a first round draft pick in 2024 makes him vital for both now and

the future.

The good news came this week for manager John Schneider, who said Yessivage is set to

pitch in a minor league game this Wednesday.

He threw off the mound Sunday with no problems, keeping his buildup on track despite the injury

setback.

If Yessivage returns soon, he could steady the rotation and give Toronto that edge they've

been building toward all winter.