Yesavage Injury: Blue Jays Face Rotation Challenges

0:00It's March 19th, here's your Toronto Blue Jays News in two minutes, subscribe to stay locked in all season. Toronto Blue Jays pitcher, Trey S. of age, will start the 2026 season on the injured list due to a right shoulder impingement. The team made the announcement on Thursday, this 22-year-old right-hander played a big role in last season's World Series run. Yes, of us showed up to spring training already dealing with the shoulder problem. It slowed his preparation. He threw 35 pitches in a minor league game on Monday and plans to pitch again on March 25th, just two days before the Jays open. Against the athletics, fans and the team were thrilled with Yesavage's postseason breakout last year. He climbed from single A-Ball to starting five playoff games, including Game 1 of the World Series. He racked up 39 strikeouts over 27.2 innings, with a 1.05 WHIP. In Game 5 against the Dodgers, he set a rookie record with 12 strikeouts in a 6-1 win.

1:02No return timeline has been set for Yesavage yet. He will keep throwing to build up strength. Meanwhile, the Jays have other rotation issues with Jose Barrios, sideline by a stress fracture in his right elbow, and Shane Bieber battling forearm. Fatigue Manager John Schneider faces a tough start. His opening staff includes Dylan Cees, Kevin Gossman, Eric Lauer, Cody Ponzi, and Max Scherzer. The regular season kicks off in a week, so they will need to adapt quickly. The Daily News Now is grateful to our sponsor for today's episode. Layback, press play, let the pillow do the rest. Sal Meets Comfort, S-O-L-L-I, solely pillow.com