Rookie Trey Yesavage named Blue Jays' Game 6 starter in ALCS

October 18, 2025 - 9:20am

Toronto Blue Jays manager John Schneider discusses giving rookie Trey Yesavage the starting nod in Game 6 of the ALCS, saying that he has met every challenge in front of him this season, and that his outing in Game 2 wasn't as bad as it seems.

In just his sixth career appearance, Trey Yesavage will have his team's fate in his hands.

The rookie will start Game 6 of the ALCS on Sunday for the Toronto Blue Jays, manager John Schneider announced on Friday.

Down 3-2 in the series after Friday's back-breaking Game 5 loss, the 22-year-old will be pitching to avoid elimination.

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The right-hander struggled during his Game 2 start against the Mariners, coughing up five runs on four hits and three walks with three strikeouts.

It was a far cry from his post-season debut in Game 2 of the ALDS against the New York Yankees, when he impressed with 5.2 no-hit innings and 11 strikeouts to pick up the win.

In three regular-season starts, Yesavage held a 3.21 ERA over 14 innings while fanning 16 opponents.

Live coverage of Game 6 on Sunday will be available at 8:03 p.m. ET / 5:03 p.m. on Sportsnet and Sportsnet+.