Toronto Blue Jays prospect Trey Yesavage will make his final rehabilitation start on Tuesday with Triple-A Buffalo before rejoining the major league team. Manager John Schneider confirmed the plan after discussions with Yesavage and pitching coach Pete Walker. The move aims to ensure Yesavage builds comfort with a 75-pitch workload.
PHOENIX -- Manager John Schneider announced that Trey Yesavage requires one more rehab outing with Triple-A Buffalo on Tuesday, delaying his return to the Blue Jays until after their West Coast series against the Angels. Schneider emphasized the need for Yesavage to regain routine after a shoulder issue in spring training. “Get back to 75 pitches and let him feel that one more time,” Schneider said. He added that the team wants Yesavage fully settled without further setbacks, noting his pitch counts have been managed below 100 by design since 2025 to preserve him for the postseason push into 2026. Yesavage's return comes amid a challenging period for the Blue Jays rotation. Cody Ponce underwent surgery on his right ACL on Friday and will miss the rest of the season. Shane Bieber continues building up from right elbow inflammation in Single-A Dunedin. On the active roster, Eric Lauer has struggled after a flu bug, while Max Scherzer carries a 9.58 ERA into his start Saturday against the Arizona Diamondbacks. José Berríos, meanwhile, makes his second rehab start Wednesday in Single-A Dunedin after allowing five runs over 2 2/3 innings on 47 pitches last Thursday, reaching 94 mph on his fastball. Schneider indicated Berríos may need just one or two more outings. Patrick Corbin, signed for $1 million earlier this month, has shown promise to remain with the team. The rotation, once deep in spring training, now seeks stability.