TORONTO (AP) — Blue Jays rookie Trey Yesavage, who began the 2025 season in the low minors, will start Game 2 of their AL Division Series against the New York Yankees.

Manager John Schneider made the announcement before Saturday’s series opener. The right-hander will be opposed by Yankees left-hander Max Fried on Sunday.

Yesavage called it “awesome” to get the news.

“I was beyond floored,” he said.

Yesavage, 22, was selected by Toronto with the No. 20 pick in last year's amateur draft. He rose through four minor league levels this season before joining the Blue Jays and going 1-0 in three September starts.

“I’ve experienced a lot this year,” Yesavage said. “This is my fifth team I’ve been with. I’ve met the entire organization. But being here in this spot, I couldn’t have drawn it up

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