Rookie Trey Yesavage named Blue Jays’ starter for Game 1 of World Series

By Canadian Press on October 23, 2025.

TORONTO — Toronto rookie Trey Yesavage will get the start when the Blue Jays open the World Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers on Friday at Rogers Centre.

Yesavage is 2-1 with a 4.20 earned-run average and 22 strikeouts in three post-season starts.

He dominated the New York Yankees in Game 2 of the American League Division Series, striking out 11 in 5 1/3 no-hit innings.

After struggling in a loss to Seattle in Game 2 of the AL Championship Series, he rebounded with a win in Game 6 with the Blue Jays facing elimination.

Blake Snell will start for the Dodgers.

The Blue Jays are in the MLB championship for the first time since winning their second of back-to-back titles in 1993, while the Dodgers are the defending champions.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published Oct. 23, 2025.

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