Blue Jays’ Trey Yesavage Faces Adversity Off the Field
The young Blue Jays pitcher, Trey Yesavage, has been designated to start Game 2 of the American League Championship Series, the team announced on Sunday. However, before focusing on the sporting challenge, Yesavage addressed a personal issue that has affected his loved ones. In a press conference prior to Game 1 at the Rogers Centre, Yesavage expressed his concern about the social media attacks directed at his family and friends. The player emphasized the sadness he feels seeing his loved ones being subjected to hatred and criticism due to his performance on the field.Yesavage declined to provide further details about the situation, but emphasized the importance of separating what happens on the field from the personal lives of his loved ones. He stressed that he is the one who should receive criticism and opinions about his game. This situation is reminiscent of a similar event involving Cam Schlittler, Yankees pitcher, who also reported attacks on his family on social media during this postseason. Game 2 will mark Yesavage’s fifth appearance in the Major Leagues. His fourth outing was notable, with a historic performance against the Yankees in Game 2 of the American League Division Series, where he pitched 5 and a third innings without hits, achieving 11 strikeouts. On the other hand, Mariners manager Dan Wilson has not yet defined the starter for Game 2, although Logan Gilbert is expected to be the chosen one. Seattle used Gilbert and Luis Castillo in the 15-inning victory against the Tigers on Friday night.I want to start by saying something. Living in this world where there are so many different opinions and feelings, which results in a lot of hate, it’s sad to see that the people close to me are attacked because of my performances on the field. These people have done nothing to deserve the negativity due to my actions, whether they are my parents, my siblings, my girlfriend, my family. It’s really sad.
Trey Yesavage
