Blue Jays' Prospect Trey Yesavage Named 2025 Minor League Player of Year After MLB Debut

Trey Yesavage, the Toronto Blue Jays' top pitching prospect and 2024 first-round pick, has made a swift and impactful rise through the minor leagues to his MLB debut in 2025. He set a franchise record by striking out nine batters in his debut against the Tampa Bay Rays, showcasing a dominant splitter and a fastball touching 96 mph. Over 98 innings in the minors, Yesavage struck out 160 batters with a 3.12 ERA and was named the Blue Jays Minor League Player of the Year by Baseball America. His MLB performance has been mixed, with a strong debut followed by a tougher outing against the Kansas City Royals where he allowed four earned runs over four innings. The Blue Jays are evaluating whether to use him in their postseason rotation or as a relief pitcher, with his next start seen as critical for securing a postseason role. Yesavage's unique pitching mechanics, competitive approach, and rapid development have made him a key asset as Toronto pushes into the playoffs.