Blue Jays’ Trey Yesavage to Start Game 2 of the American League Championship Series
The Blue Jays’ rookie, Trey Yesavage, will be the starter in Game 2 of the American League Championship Series on Monday, the team announced on Sunday. Before Game 1 at the Rogers Centre, Yesavage addressed the media and began his press conference with a spontaneous statement, denouncing the vitriol that his loved ones have recently received on social media.Yesavage declined to provide further details about the situation. This is the second time a rookie starting pitcher has reported attacks on social media this postseason. Cam Schlittler, a Yankees right-handed pitcher, said Red Sox fans “crossed the line” by attacking his family before his start against Boston in Game 3 of the wild card series.“I want to start by saying something,” Yesavage said. “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 people close to me are attacked for my performances on the field. These people have done nothing to deserve the negativity because of my actions, whether it’s my parents, my siblings, my girlfriend, my family. It’s really sad.”
Trey Yesavage
Game 2 will be Yesavage’s fifth appearance in the Major Leagues. His fourth was a historic performance against the Yankees in Game 2 of the American League Division Series, where he pitched 5⅓ hitless innings with 11 strikeouts. Mariners manager Dan Wilson said his team has not yet decided who will be the Game 2 starter, although Logan Gilbert is the most likely option. Seattle used Gilbert and fellow starter Luis Castillo in their 15-inning victory against the Tigers on Friday night. Gilbert threw 34 pitches in two innings after allowing one run in six innings in Game 3 on Tuesday.“I know I have the platform to address it, so I do,” Yesavage said. “I hope people can realize that those people have nothing to do with what happens on the field or whatever. If they have a problem, I’m a man; I can accept any opinion anyone has about me or my life. So I just wanted to say that.”
Trey Yesavage
