Blue Jays' Trey Yesavage delivers win over Red Sox in first start of rookie season, receives standing ovation
Toronto Blue Jays rookie pitcher Trey Yesavage earned a win in his first start of the 2026 season against the Boston Red Sox, delivering 5 1/3 innings of shutout ball after returning from a shoulder injury. The 22-year-old right-hander received a standing ovation from fans at Rogers Centre following his strong performance. Yesavage, a key contributor during Toronto's 2025 World Series run, is now considered a favorite for AL Rookie of the Year. The Blue Jays secured a 3-0 victory, supported by RBI singles from Kazuma Okamoto and Vladimir Guerrero Jr.
- ▪Trey Yesavage made his first start of the 2026 season after beginning the year on the injured list with a right shoulder impingement.
- ▪He pitched 5 1/3 scoreless innings against the Red Sox, allowing four hits and recording three strikeouts without issuing a walk.
- ▪Yesavage, a 2024 first-round pick, helped lead the Blue Jays to their first AL pennant in 32 years during the 2025 postseason.
- ▪He received a standing ovation from fans upon being replaced by the bullpen, marking a celebrated return to the mound.
- ▪The Blue Jays won 3-0, with all runs driven in by RBI singles from Kazuma Okamoto and Vladimir Guerrero Jr.
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