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Even though he shone brightly during the last playoffs, Trey Yesavage has only a few weeks of experience in major league baseball and will still be considered a rookie in 2026.
The young pitcher was one of the Toronto Blue Jays' focal points during their incredible postseason run, showing veteran poise while dominating opposing hitters more often than not. The youngster looked like a monster on the mound.
Knowing that the pressure would be high in 2026 and that expectations for him would not diminish with each subsequent start, the 22-year-old athlete took a welcome break during the offseason, giving his arm and his mind a rest. It would have been easy for him to get carried away by the fame he has gained in recent months, but wisely, he took time for himself by going hunting and simply unwinding.
Before heading to Florida for the team's upcoming practice camp, his first as a Major League player, Yesavage stopped by Toronto to meet with young students and discuss healthy lifestyle habits with them.
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For the Pennsylvania native, limiting screen time is the greatest gift you can give yourself. It's important to enjoy life in a healthy way without relying on artificial crutches that too often limit each individual's personal development.
Yesavage is a role model for young people, having accomplished great things at a young age and whose potential is not limited to his sudden rise in a sport he is particularly fond of and which will be his livelihood for years to come.
The young Jays pitcher believes in the power of setting goals and working hard to achieve them. In 2025, he worked his way up through the ranks before joining the Blue Jays late in the regular season and shining in the playoffs.
Yesavage's vacation did not prevent him from looking ahead to next season, and he plans to use his curveball more frequently, a pitch he neglected when he arrived in the majors. The youngster is so talented and has such a good command of his current repertoire that he could afford to keep his curveball in his back pocket, relying on the quality of his other pitches.
In 2026, Yesavage aims to add more curveballs to his arsenal, which is already the envy of many of his colleagues. The way he throws his pitches is unique, and batters from other teams have no choice but to adapt to his unorthodox motion. The results are in his favor for now.
Imagine for a moment Trey Yesavage using his curveball more regularly and successfully. The chances of him winning Rookie of the Year are excellent, to say the least, considering the quality of the sample he showed the baseball world in 2025.
His bosses will have to be aware that his workload will need to be closely monitored, considering the fact that he pitched a lot of innings in a short period of time during his meteoric rise. It would be a shame to sabotage such a promising project.
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