Blue Jays' Trey Yesavage receives spring training update

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Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Trey Yesavage, a top prospect, will pitch in a minor league game tomorrow as the team looks to manage his workload heading into the 2026 season. Yesavage made an impact in the playoffs last year after just three regular season starts, and the Blue Jays are hoping he can be a key part of their rotation alongside veteran starters like Max Scherzer, Dylan Cease, and Cody Ponce as they look to capture their first World Series title since 1993.

Why it matters

The Blue Jays are considered one of the favorites to win the World Series in 2026 after coming up just short last year. Yesavage's development will be crucial to their success, as the 22-year-old has the potential to be an ace for the next decade. Carefully managing his workload in spring training will be important to ensure he's ready to contribute at a high level when the regular season begins.

The details

Yesavage will pitch two innings in the minor league game, with the possibility of getting two more 'starts' before the regular season, though it's unclear if those will be in minor league or major league games. The Blue Jays signed veteran starters Cease and Ponce in free agency, and they also brought back Max Scherzer for another year, giving them a deep and experienced rotation to complement Yesavage's potential.

• Yesavage will pitch in a minor league game on March 11, 2026.
• The Blue Jays' regular season begins on April 1, 2026.

What they’re saying

What’s next

The Blue Jays will monitor Yesavage's progress in the minor league game and determine if he will get additional 'starts' in major league spring training games before the regular season begins on April 1, 2026.