Blue Jays call up prospect Trey Yesavage during playoff push

Toronto Blue Jays Promote Top Pitching Prospect Trey Yesavage to Major Leagues

The Toronto Blue Jays have decided to bring up their top pitching prospect, Trey Yesavage, to the major leagues. Yesavage, who was recently ranked as an honorable mention in Keith Law's top-60 prospect list, will make his debut on Monday against the Tampa Bay Rays.

Yesavage has had a rapid rise through Toronto's minor-league system this year, going from a low-minors prospect to a big leaguer in a short period. The 22-year-old was selected by the Jays with the 20th pick in the 2024 MLB Draft and has shown promise with his performances in the low minors.

In his first professional season, Yesavage recorded 160 strikeouts in 98 innings across four levels, with a 3.12 ERA. He primarily relies on a three-pitch mix of fastball, splitter, and slider, with occasional use of a curveball that the Jays see as a potential top weapon.

One of Yesavage's standout features is his unique release point, which adds deception to his pitches. Despite some initial struggles at each level, he has progressed well and is now set to debut as a starter for the Blue Jays.

The Jays see Yesavage as a potential asset for their pitching staff, which has been looking for additional strikeout options. His debut comes during a crucial stretch of games as the team aims for postseason success.