Yesavage Returns, Jays Pitching Staff Struggles

0:00On March 22nd, Toronto Blue Jays' top pitching prospect, Trey Yessevich, started the season on the injured list with a right shoulder impingement. But he hit a key recovery milestone Sunday morning by throwing at Spring Training Camp. The 22-year-old first-round pick from 2024 flew through the minors last year, debuted in the majors late in the season, and delivered crucial playoff wins, including a 12-strike out gym in the World Series. Jays fans and coaches are zeroing in on how his arm holds up during these sessions, and in the days after, especially after he logged nearly one. 140 innings last year, way above his college mark. Meanwhile, the pitching staff is reeling from more bad news with Shane Bieber's sideline by four arm fatigue, Jose Barrios nursing an elbow stress, fracture, and Bowden Francis lost for the year to Tommy John's surgery. That pushes Eric Lauer into the starting rotation as the Jays ease a head, opening Friday

1:00against the athletics with Kevin Galsman on the mound, then Dylan Seas and Lauer, to wrap the series before Cody Ponds and Max Sherzer face the Rockies. Toronto Blue Jays news today, powered by AI bringing you what matters on the field and beyond.