Yesavage's Return Boosts Jays' Playoff Hopes

0:00On April 18, Toronto Blue Jays just dropped the latest on rookie starter Trey Yesavage before their Friday night clash with the Arizona Diamondbacks. The 22-year-old has been sidelined all season with right shoulder inflammation, but he'll make one final start at Triple A Buffalo next week. Before rejoining the big league rotation, likely not until the April 24 through 26 weekend at the earliest. After this week, Yesavage wrapped up his last rehab outing against the Rochester Redwings, going 4.1 innings. He gave up three earned runs on seven hits, walked one, struck out five, and threw 71 pitches with 42 for strikes. Expect him to ramp up toward 80 pitches next time to get Major League ready. Fans and scouts still buzz about this first round pick from 2024, who blazed through the minors in 2025 and debuted late. That year. He went 1-0 in three starts, then delivered key wins in the American League Division series, championship series, and World Series, including A, 12, Strike Out Gym.

1:04He's the Jays top prospect, ranked ninth overall by M.O.B. Pipeline. Keeping him on a lighter workload early makes sense for the long haul, especially with Toronto sitting at 7-11, but eyeing another deep, playoff run. When he returns, Patrick Corbin could lose his rotation spot. Meanwhile, Jose Barrios kicked off rehab at single A to need in last night, and Shane Bieber is still out with forearm fatigue, but hasn't started his. Assignment yet. The Jays are building depth for the stretch. Stay locked in with Toronto Blue Jays News today, AI-powered updates. I'm Corey with the story.