The Toronto Blue Jays are on the cusp of winning their first division title in 10 years. And, they’re hoping that a pitcher with nine innings of MLB experience can get them there.

Trey Yesavage will take the mound for the Blue Jays on Saturday against the Tampa Bay Rays, on a day in which the Toronto can clinch the division title with a win and a New York Yankees loss.

It’s been a meteoric rise for the 22-year-old pitcher. Not even four months ago, Yesavage was playing High-A baseball with the Vancouver Canadiens, three levels below the MLB.

He’s played for five different teams this season: the Blue Jays, and then four of their minor league affiliates.

Of course, another reason why the Jays are turning to the youngster is the fact that some of their starting pitchers have slipped of

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