The first pitch of the 2025 World Series will be thrown by rookie Trey Yesavage.

Manager John Schneider announced Thursday that the right-hander will start Friday’s Game 1 for the Toronto Blue Jays against the Los Angeles Dodgers.

The Dodgers announced previously that they would be sending out lefty Blake Snell.

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Live coverage of the World Series will be available on Sportsnet and Sportsnet+, beginning with Friday’s Game 1 at 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT.

Yesavage, 22, is set for his fourth post-season start after beginning the season in single-A and climbing through every le

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