Yesavage Starts World Series Game 1, No-Decision

Trey Yesavage, a 22-year-old rookie, started Game 1 of the 2025 World Series for the Toronto Blue Jays against the Los Angeles Dodgers, becoming the second-youngest pitcher ever to start a World Series Game 1. He worked four innings, allowed two runs on RBI singles, struck out five (including opening the game by fanning Shohei Ohtani on a splitter), walked three and left with a no-decision after Daulton Varsho’s two-run homer tied the game. Yesavage was the No. 20 pick in 2024 and rose from Single-A to the majors in six months, making three regular-season starts (3.21 ERA, 1.43 WHIP) before adding three postseason starts en route to the Fall Classic. His postseason has been streaky, ranging from an 11-strikeout, 5 1/3‑inning hitless outing against the Yankees to a rougher start versus the Mariners, leaving some uncertainty which version will show up on the biggest stage. Toronto faces a star-studded Dodgers lineup including Shohei Ohtani, Mookie Betts and Freddie Freeman as the teams vie for the championship.