Blue Jays Provide Update on Trey Yesavage's Rehab Progress

Manager John Schneider shares timeline for Yesavage's return to the major league rotation

Apr. 18, 2026 at 1:26pm

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Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Trey Yesavage, who was placed on the injured list with a right shoulder impingement, will make one more minor league rehab start on Tuesday as the team aims to get him up to 75 pitches before activating him. Manager John Schneider provided the update, noting the team wants Yesavage to 'feel that one more time' before returning to the majors.

Why it matters

Yesavage emerged as a key part of the Blue Jays' rotation last season and was expected to play a vital role again in 2026. His return from injury is crucial as the team deals with other early-season injuries to players like Addison Barger, George Springer, and Alejandro Kirk.

The details

Yesavage, a 22-year-old right-hander, made his MLB debut for the Blue Jays last year and became an important part of their postseason rotation. However, he was placed on the 15-day injured list before the start of the 2026 season due to the shoulder issue. After pitching in rehab games at Single-A Dunedin and Triple-A Buffalo, the Blue Jays want Yesavage to make one more start at Triple-A on Tuesday, with the goal of getting him up to 75 pitches to ensure he's ready to rejoin the major league club.

  • Yesavage was placed on the 15-day IL before the start of the 2026 season.
  • Yesavage has already made rehab appearances at Single-A Dunedin and Triple-A Buffalo.
  • Yesavage will make one more start at Triple-A Buffalo on Tuesday, April 23, 2026.

The players

Trey Yesavage

A 22-year-old right-handed pitcher for the Toronto Blue Jays who made his MLB debut last year and became a key part of their postseason rotation.

John Schneider

The manager of the Toronto Blue Jays.

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What they’re saying

“Trey Yesavage will make another start at triple-A Buffalo, on Tuesday, said Blue Jays manager John Schneider. Aim will be to get him to 75 pitches, maybe a few more, and 'let him feel that one more time.'”

— John Schneider, Blue Jays Manager

What’s next

The Blue Jays will evaluate Yesavage's performance in his final minor league rehab start on Tuesday and determine if he is ready to be activated from the injured list and rejoin the major league rotation.

The takeaway

The Blue Jays are taking a cautious approach with Yesavage's recovery, wanting to ensure he is fully ready before activating him from the IL. His return will be a boost to a rotation dealing with early-season injuries, as the young right-hander looks to build on his impressive debut season.