The Toronto Blue Jays entered Game 2 of the ALDS with a theoretical disadvantage against the New York Yankees. The visitors were sending staff ace Max Fried to the hill, while the Blue Jays would counter with rookie Trey Yesavage. Even though Sunday's ALDS tilt would be Yesavage's postseason debut, he wasn't fazed. After striking out 11 New York batters in 5.1 scoreless innings, Fox Sports' Ken Rosenthal caught up with the rookie's parents. Fox Sports MLB shared the exchange with Cheryl and Dave Yesavage via X, formerly Twitter. Expand Tweet

“I was hoping he would do well, but I never expected this. Especially against the Yankees!” exclaimed Yesavage's mother, Cheryl.

Yesavage was the Blue Jays' first-round pick in the 2024 MLB Draft. Now, he's pitched four games for Toronto at the

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