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Trey Yesavage to Start for Blue Jays vs. Orioles as Toronto Chases Final Playoff Spot
Arden Zwelling reported the Blue Jays want about 45 to 50 pitches from the young right-hander as Toronto chases the final AL Wild Card spot.
Rookie Trey Yesavage will start for the Toronto Blue Jays tonight against the Baltimore Orioles, returning from the 15-day injured list after recovering from left-knee inflammation suffered on Aug. 4 against the Houston Astros.
Blue Jays reporter Arden Zwelling reported the team plans a limited outing for the right-hander, with an ideal performance spanning three innings and finishing between 45 and 50 pitches.
Yesavage returns after a single rehab outing on Sept. 15 for Triple-A Buffalo against Rochester; the Blue Jays recalled Chad Dallas, designated Joe Mantiply for assignment, and optioned Spencer Arrighetti.
Toronto is currently three games behind the Chicago White Sox for the American League's final wild-card spot, with only six regular-season games remaining to secure a postseason berth.
The Blue Jays prioritize efficient, low-stress innings over high-stress volume; the organization simply needs the young starter to record outs effectively to keep playoff hopes alive.