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Blue Jays Await Trey Yesavage's Return After 18-Game Absence
The 22-year-old right-hander is continuing his rehab assignment as the Blue Jays look to bolster their struggling rotation.
Apr. 18, 2026 at 1:08am
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A cubist interpretation of a young pitcher's delivery captures the dynamic energy and movement of the game.Dunedin TodayThe Toronto Blue Jays have been without promising young pitcher Trey Yesavage for the first 18 games of the 2026 season due to a right shoulder impingement. Yesavage, who impressed during his rookie campaign in 2025 and the postseason, has been working his way back through a rehab assignment. The Blue Jays are taking a cautious approach, with Yesavage set to make another rehab start on Tuesday as the team aims to ensure he is fully ready before rejoining the major league rotation.
Why it matters
The Blue Jays' pitching staff has been hit hard by injuries early in the season, leaving the rotation thin. Yesavage's return could provide a much-needed boost, as the 22-year-old showed promise as a reliable and effective starter last year, including in the playoffs.
The details
Yesavage began his rehab assignment with Single-A Dunedin on April 3 and has since progressed to Triple-A Buffalo, making his third rehab start on April 15 in Rochester. In that outing, he threw 4⅓ innings and 71 pitches while striking out five. The Blue Jays want to continue building up Yesavage's workload to ensure he is 100% ready before returning to the major league rotation.
- Yesavage was placed on the injured list during spring training.
- He began his rehab assignment with Single-A Dunedin on April 3.
- Yesavage made his second rehab start on April 9, still with Dunedin.
- He then moved up to Triple-A Buffalo and made his third rehab start on April 15 in Rochester.
- Yesavage is scheduled to make another rehab start on Tuesday.
The players
Trey Yesavage
A 22-year-old right-handed pitcher for the Toronto Blue Jays who impressed during his rookie campaign in 2025 and the postseason.
John Schneider
The manager of the Toronto Blue Jays.
What they’re saying
“Trey Yesavage will make another rehab start Tuesday. The #BlueJays want to get him just a bit more built up and be 100% sure that he's here to stay when he arrives.”
— John Schneider, Manager
What’s next
The Blue Jays are hoping that Yesavage's continued rehab work will allow him to rejoin the major league rotation in the near future, providing a much-needed boost to their pitching staff.
The takeaway
Yesavage's recovery from injury is a critical storyline for the Blue Jays as they look to turn around their early-season struggles. His potential return could provide a significant lift, given his impressive performance as a rookie and in the playoffs last year.
