Blue Jays Near AL East Title as Trey Yesavage Shines

Trey Yesavage, a 22-year-old pitcher who began the 2025 season in Single-A, has rapidly advanced through four minor league levels to become a key starter for the Toronto Blue Jays. His dominant minor league performance, including a 3.12 ERA and high strikeout rates, earned him a major league debut on September 15, where he impressed with a franchise-record nine strikeouts. In his third major league start, Yesavage pitched five scoreless innings against the Tampa Bay Rays, helping the Blue Jays stay tied with the New York Yankees atop the AL East, holding the crucial tiebreaker. The Blue Jays are on the brink of clinching their first division title since 2015, with Yesavage playing a pivotal role alongside veterans like Kevin Gausman and Shane Bieber. His quick adaptability and poise have earned praise from the team, signaling a promising future as the Blue Jays look to secure the division and prepare for postseason success. The team now relies on Gausman to clinch the division, potentially buying time to manage injured players and plan their playoff rotation.