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On Tuesday, Trey Yesavage was forced to leave his start due to an injury. The pitcher hurt his knee and was unable to continue.
The Blue Jays had hoped he could avoid the injured list, but he was placed on it yesterday.
We were therefore waiting for more details about the pitcher's condition. And today, John Schneider provided an update.
Basically, Yesavage suffered a meniscus injury in his left knee. He'll see a specialist on Monday to determine how to proceed.
Schneider acknowledged that while the team hopes it won't be necessary, the possibility of surgery is on the table.
John Schneider says Trey Yesavage has an injury to the meniscus in his left knee and will visit a specialist Monday to determine next steps.
Surgery “is always a possibility” when a player sees a specialist, Schneider said. “We're obviously hoping to avoid that.”
— Shi Davidi (@ShiDavidi) August 6, 2026
It's safe to assume that if Yesavage undergoes surgery, his season will likely be over. It will take him quite a while to recover, and there are less than two months left in the season (unless the Jays turn things around and clinch a playoff spot).
The plan will likely be to ensure he's ready for the start of next season. But again, it's too early to talk about all that.
Schneider also addressed the situation with Vladimir Guerrero Jr., who is still absent from the lineup today. And the manager reiterated that Vladdy is not “injured” at this time.
But since his hamstring is still tender, the team is making sure to take every possible precaution.
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. is not in the Blue Jays' lineup again, as manager John Schneider felt it made sense for him to sit out another day.
“He's feeling better; there's no injury there,” said Schneider. “It's just a little bit of tightness (in his hamstring) still.” pic.twitter.com/kpPcWoUjSA
— Shi Davidi (@ShiDavidi) August 6, 2026
This opens the door for Vladdy to return to the lineup this weekend. The Jays will be in Philadelphia starting tomorrow, and we'll see if Guerrero Jr. makes the roster.
His situation seems (quite a bit) less serious than Yesavage's, at any rate. That's good news… unless you look at it from the young pitcher's perspective, of course.
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