Trey Yesavage is set to take the stage once more at Rogers Centre.
The rookie will start Game 2 of the Toronto Blue Jays‘ American League Championship Series against the Seattle Mariners, the team announced Sunday.
He will take the ball for the second time in this year’s playoffs, following a historic outing against the New York Yankees in Game 2 of the ALDS.
The 22-year-old set the franchise playoff record with 11 strikeouts in just his fourth career start, earning the victory over 5.1 dominant no-hit innings. He was lifted with a 12-0 lead to a standing ovation before the Blue Jays hung on for a 13-7 win.
Toronto’s 20th overall pick in 2024 notably skyrocketed through its minor-league system this year, reaching the majors in September after starting the season in low-A Dunedin and hi