Trending Now - Blue Jays Pitcher Yesavage Placed on Injured List to Start Season

WHO:

Trey Yesavage, rookie right-hander for the Toronto Blue Jays

John Schneider, manager of the Toronto Blue Jays

José Berríos, pitcher for the Toronto Blue Jays

Shane Bieber, pitcher for the Toronto Blue Jays

Eric Lauer, pitcher for the Toronto Blue Jays

Buck Martinez, former player and broadcaster for the Toronto Blue Jays

WHAT:

Trey Yesavage will begin the 2026 season on the injured list (IL) due to a right shoulder impingement.

Yesavage had a 3.21 ERA in three starts and a 3.58 ERA in five postseason starts in 2025.

Yesavage struck out 39 batters in the playoffs, including 12 strikeouts in seven innings against the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 5 of the World Series.

José Berríos has a stress fracture in his right elbow.

Shane Bieber is experiencing right forearm fatigue.

Eric Lauer is expected to join the Blue Jays' rotation.

The Blue Jays have five legitimate big league starters remaining.

WHERE:

Dunedin, Florida, where the Blue Jays are conducting spring training.

WHEN:

The announcement regarding Yesavage's injury was made on Thursday, March 19th, 2026.

Yesavage is scheduled to pitch next on March 25th, 2026.

The ceremony for Buck Martinez's induction into the Hall of Excellence will take place on August 29th, 2026.

WHY:

Yesavage reported to spring training with a shoulder injury, leading to a cautious approach in his build-up.

The Blue Jays are prioritizing Yesavage's long-term health and performance for the postseason over immediate participation.

HOW:

Yesavage will continue to throw while following a specific program to ramp up his workload.

Schneider indicated that the team is assessing the physical condition of their pitchers to determine the best fit for the rotation.

(UPDATED March 20, 2026 09:09 UTC)

In a significant update from spring training in Dunedin, Florida, the Toronto Blue Jays announced that rookie right-hander Trey Yesavage will start the 2026 season on the injured list due to a right shoulder impingement, prioritizing his long-term health. Meanwhile, José Berríos is dealing with a stress fracture in his right elbow, and Shane Bieber is experiencing right forearm fatigue, leaving the team with five solid starters for the upcoming season. Yesavage, who had a strong postseason performance last year, is expected to follow a specific program to ramp up his workload and is scheduled to pitch next on March 25.