Blue Jays' Trey Yesavage starts 2026 season on injured list due
Toronto manager John Schneider announced that rookie sensation and Rookie of the Year candidate Trey Yesavage will begin his first MLB campaign with a right-shoulder injury. The pitcher, who reported healthy but developed slow progress during spring training because he had been dealing with an issue since arriving at camp in Florida this season (Mar 19). He is expected to start on the injured list for Opening Day against Oakland and continue throwing slowly as part of his recovery process under medical supervision from Toronto.
Key Points
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1The Toronto Blue Jays have placed rookie sensation Trey Yesavage on the injured list ahead of Opening Day due to a right shoulder impingement.
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2Yes Savage, who was recently thrust into MLB action and is considered an 'Rookie of the Year' candidate or playoff hero from last season's World Series run, will miss the start of his 2026 campaign.
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3Manager John Schneider confirmed Yesavage reported to spring training with pre-existing shoulder issues that led him to build up slowly on backfields against minor leaguers rather than playing live action immediately.
Developments
The Toronto Blue Jays placed young pitcher Trey Yesavage on the injured list due to a shoulder impingement, following similar injuries for Jose Berrios and Justin Bieber that have reshaped their rotation lineup. To address these losses, manager John Schneider has utilized late re-signings like Max Scherzer alongside existing players such as Kevin Gausman, Dylan Cease, Cody Ponce, Eric Lauer to form a five-man starting roster ahead of the season opener.
Toronto Blue Jay star rookie Trey Yeasave has been placed on injured reserve due to a shoulder impingement that requires rest and careful monitoring rather than immediate playtime, as rushing his recovery could compromise future performance. The team plans for him to return gradually once he is fully healthy with restored velocity and command by referencing the successful rehabilitation of pitcher Alek Manoah in their past experience.
Toronto Blue Jays rookie Trey Yesavage will start the season on the injured list due to a shoulder impingement. Manager John Schneider confirmed this decision during Thursday's press conference, noting that yesavahe had not yet appeared in live spring training action prior to being placed under medical management for his injury condition and recovery plan
Trey Yesavage has been placed on injured list due to right shoulder impingement, joining Shane Bieber and Jose Berrios who are also sidelined during Spring training. This injury leaves the Blue Jays' starting rotation missing more than half its pitchers as they attempt a slow build-up for their upcoming season opener in 2026.
Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Trey Yes Savage will start his major league career with an injury due to shoulder impingement, while manager John Schneider confirmed that teammate Jose Berrios is also unavailable for opening day because of a stress fracture in his elbow. Despite these setbacks affecting the rotation's depth following their World Series appearance and playoff run, both pitchers remain on rookie status as they work through recovery programs without set return dates specified yet.