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New York Times
a day ago
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- New York Times
Blue Jays to promote prospect Trey Yesavage to Triple A, could be factor down the stretch: Sources
A year ago, Trey Yesavage sat in the Toronto Blue Jays home dugout for the first time. He walked through the Rogers Centre weight room and big-league clubhouse, admiring the facilities he one day hoped to use. The young pitcher grinned as cameras flanked him in the dugout, looking around in awe. Yesavage is now one call away from walking back into those big-league facilities and home dugout. The Jays' top pitching prospect will be promoted to Triple-A Buffalo this week, a league source confirmed. With Toronto (69-50) fighting for playoff seeding in the final weeks of the 2025 season, Yesavage is now a call-up away from contributing to Toronto's pennant chase. Advertisement The 2024 first-round pick entered the year second in Keith Law's ranking of Blue Jays prospects. At the end of May, he ranked as the sixth-best right-handed pitching prospect in all of baseball and the 47th-overall prospect. Going into the 2024 MLB Draft, Law noted Yesavage was one of the most major-league ready arms in the class. Starting his first professional season in Low-A Dunedin, Yesavage has now earned three promotions in five months, pushing to the top of Toronto's farm. Utilizing a funky arm slot and a four-pitch mix — including a plus fastball, slider and splitter — the 22-year-old struck out 134 batters in his first 80 2/3 minor-league innings. He owns the third-most strikeouts in all of minor-league baseball. Yesavage experienced a slight command dip when promoted to Double A in June, walking seven batters in his first 6 2/3 innings, but has walked just four over the following six outings. He took three weeks off from game action around the 2025 All-Star break. The pause slowed the righty's rising workload, which should allow him to pitch through the end of the season without reaching an innings cap, league sources said. In early August, Blue Jays manager John Schneider mentioned Yesavage, alongside lefty Adam Macko, as a potential big-league pitching option down the stretch. 'I think Yesavage could (factor in),' Schneider said. 'I know he's not on the 40-man, but I think he could.' With five healthy starters in the big-league rotation and Shane Bieber and Alek Manoah working back from Tommy John surgeries at the top of Toronto's system, the Jays' starting pitching depth appears to be in a good place. However, Yesavage came out of the bullpen for the first time in his professional career last week, throwing five innings of relief with nine strikeouts at New Hampshire. That flexibility could position Yesavage to fill any role for Toronto in the final weeks of the season. He's already moved up three levels this season and now sits on the cusp of his big-league debut. Spot the pattern. Connect the terms Find the hidden link between sports terms Play today's puzzle
Toronto Star
3 days ago
- Sport
- Toronto Star
Shane Bieber nears Blue Jays call-up after second strong rehab start
Shane Bieber made his second rehab start as a Blue Jay on Saturday and took another strong step forward, pitching into the sixth inning in a 5-3 win by the Triple-A Buffalo Bisons over the Worcester Red Sox at Polar Park in Worcester, Mass. The two-time MLB all-star and 2020 Cy Young Award winner, acquired from Cleveland at the July 31 trade deadline, threw a season-high 78 pitches (54 strikes) — up 16 from his last outing — and worked 5 2/3 innings for the Bisons, allowing two runs on four hits while walking one and striking out six.
Yahoo
07-07-2025
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- Yahoo
Blue Jays could cut ties with 26-year-old slugger at trade deadline
The Toronto Blue Jays are looking to win their first American League East title since 2015, and as of right now, they sit at the top of the A.L. East standings with a record of 50-38. This past week, the Blue Jays swept the New York Yankees in four games, which got the fans and team believing they could be legitimate contenders this fall. Advertisement Toronto has several decisions to make during this year's trade deadline to compete for the World Series; they will need to make some roster upgrades. The Blue Jays have a handful of players that could be moved in deals, and Edward Eng from Fansided thinks the team could trade outfielder Joey Loperfido. "As one of the key return pieces in the Yusei Kikuchi trade from last season, Joey Loperfido found himself in almost an everyday role with the Blue Jays down the stretch in 2024. Loperfido did show flashes of his potential during that time, but was only able to hit .197 with a .579 OPS, 13 runs scored, eight doubles, three triples, two home runs and nine RBIs over 43 games of action," Eng wrote. "With the opportunity to challenge for a role with the Jays in 2025, Loperfido began the year with their Triple-A affiliate Buffalo Bisons and has stayed there ever since. He's hitting a solid .269 with a .756 OPS, 36 runs scored, 17 doubles, six home runs and 36 RBIs in 73 games with Buffalo. However, he has watched his teammates left and right get the call up to the big leagues, but still hasn't recieved the call for himself. What that means is with players such as Addison Barger, Alan Roden, Myles Straw, Davis Schneider, Jonatan Clase, Nathan Lukes and even Will Robertson ahead of him in the pecking order, Loperfido appears to have fallen out of favour. As a result, he could instead be used as a valuable trade chip come the deadline due to his attractive power potential, as he was the Houston Astros' No. 6 prospect last year for a reason." Follow The Sporting News On WhatsApp The 26-year-old slugger would be a nice second piece in a trade that brings back an All-Star player, but the Blue Jays will most likely have to part ways with one of their top prospects if they want to get back a great player in return. More MLB: Red Sox-Marlins trade idea brings Garret Crochet some much needed help
Yahoo
06-07-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Blue Jays could cut ties with 26-year-old slugger at trade deadline
The Toronto Blue Jays are looking to win their first American League East title since 2015, and as of right now, they sit at the top of the A.L. East standings with a record of 50-38. This past week, the Blue Jays swept the New York Yankees in four games, which got the fans and team believing they could be legitimate contenders this fall. Advertisement Toronto has several decisions to make during this year's trade deadline to compete for the World Series; they will need to make some roster upgrades. The Blue Jays have a handful of players that could be moved in deals, and Edward Eng from Fansided thinks the team could trade outfielder Joey Loperfido. "As one of the key return pieces in the Yusei Kikuchi trade from last season, Joey Loperfido found himself in almost an everyday role with the Blue Jays down the stretch in 2024. Loperfido did show flashes of his potential during that time, but was only able to hit .197 with a .579 OPS, 13 runs scored, eight doubles, three triples, two home runs and nine RBIs over 43 games of action," Eng wrote. "With the opportunity to challenge for a role with the Jays in 2025, Loperfido began the year with their Triple-A affiliate Buffalo Bisons and has stayed there ever since. He's hitting a solid .269 with a .756 OPS, 36 runs scored, 17 doubles, six home runs and 36 RBIs in 73 games with Buffalo. However, he has watched his teammates left and right get the call up to the big leagues, but still hasn't recieved the call for himself. What that means is with players such as Addison Barger, Alan Roden, Myles Straw, Davis Schneider, Jonatan Clase, Nathan Lukes and even Will Robertson ahead of him in the pecking order, Loperfido appears to have fallen out of favour. As a result, he could instead be used as a valuable trade chip come the deadline due to his attractive power potential, as he was the Houston Astros' No. 6 prospect last year for a reason." Follow The Sporting News On WhatsApp The 26-year-old slugger would be a nice second piece in a trade that brings back an All-Star player, but the Blue Jays will most likely have to part ways with one of their top prospects if they want to get back a great player in return. More MLB: Red Sox-Marlins trade idea brings Garret Crochet some much needed help
Yahoo
30-06-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Crucial Max Scherzer update will catch Toronto fans' attention
The post Crucial Max Scherzer update will catch Toronto fans' attention appeared first on ClutchPoints. It's been quite the journey for Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Max Scherzer. In March, the 40-year-old sustained a right thumb injury during his season debut against the Baltimore Orioles. Advertisement Ever since he underwent a grueling rehab process with ups and downs, on Wednesday, Scherzer made his return against the Cleveland Guardians. He threw for five innings and gave up six hits, three earned runs, and three walks. In addition, Scherzer had four strikeouts to his name. Even though the Blue Jays lost 5-4, Scherzer's return meant a ton to the team. On Thursday, Blue Jays manager John Schneider officially announced an update on Scherzer's progress, per Arden Zwelling of SportsNet. 'He feels better today than he did the day after his triple-A rehab start,' Schneider said. On June 13, Scherzer made a rehab start for Blue Jay's Triple-A affiliate Buffalo Bisons. Advertisement He threw for 4 1/3 innings, gave up two runs, and had four strikeouts. Five days later, Scherzer had his second rehab stint, where he had eight strikeouts in 4 1/3 scoreless innings. Before his return, the Blue Jays parted ways with reliever Erik Swanson. His return offers hope based on one decent start but also a strong sense of caution. Max Scherzer and his battle with injuries Recently, Scherzer has had a difficult time with injuries. In 2021, he was pitching for the Los Angeles Dodgers. He was scratched from the start in the NLDS due to arm soreness. During the 2023 season, Scherzer, then with the Texas Rangers, experienced shoulder pain and was sidelined for six weeks. Advertisement In December 2023, Scherzer underwent surgery to repair a herniated disc. The following year, he battled a strain in his hamstring. Earlier this year, Scherzer joined the Blue Jays. His thumb had become an issue before his injury in late March. Additionally, Scherzer has battled nerve problems, which have limited his ability to pitch. Related: Blue Jays' John Schneider provides Vladimir Guerrero Jr. update after injury scare Related: 3 sneaky trades Blue Jays must make to boost World Series chances
