Toronto’s rookie pitcher Trey Yesavage is set to take the mound as the Blue Jays kick off the World Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Rogers Centre on Friday. Yesavage boasts a 2-1 record with a 4.20 earned-run average and has recorded 22 strikeouts across three post-season starts.
In a standout performance against the New York Yankees during Game 2 of the American League Division Series, Yesavage struck out 11 batters over 5 1/3 scoreless innings. Despite a rough outing against Seattle in Game 2 of the AL Championship Series, he bounced back with a crucial victory in Game 6 to keep the Blue Jays alive in the playoffs.
On the other side, Blake Snell will be the starting pitcher for the Dodgers. This World Series marks the Blue Jays’ return to the MLB championship for the first time since their consecutive titles in 1992 and 1993, while the Dodgers are the reigning champions.
Manager John Schneider has yet to reveal the Game 2 starter for the Blue Jays, with Kevin Gausman, Max Scherzer, and Shane Bieber all potential candidates. Yesavage, the 20th overall pick in the previous amateur draft from East Carolina University, had an impressive season progression through various minor league levels before making his mark in the postseason.
There is a possibility that shortstop Bo Bichette could be activated for the World Series after recovering from a knee injury that kept him out for over a month. Bichette, a two-time All-Star and a key offensive contributor, could provide a significant boost to the Blue Jays lineup if he returns.
As the anticipation builds for the World Series showdown, Toronto is gearing up to face the Dodgers in what promises to be an exciting and highly-anticipated series.
