Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Trey Yesavage will begin the season on the injured list because of a shoulder impingement, manager John Schneider said Thursday. The announcement confirms that the club will open the year without the young pitcher available on its active roster, as he works through the issue with the team’s medical and training staff.
Schneider did not provide additional specifics on the severity of the impingement, the exact timeline for Yesavage’s return, or whether the right-hander will be shut down from throwing for an extended period. The move to place him on the injured list indicates that the Blue Jays intend to give him time to address the shoulder problem before considering him for regular-season action.
Shoulder impingement is a general term used when structures in the shoulder joint become irritated or compressed, often leading to discomfort, reduced range of motion, or changes in throwing mechanics for pitchers. Teams typically respond cautiously to such diagnoses, particularly with younger arms, to avoid aggravating the condition.
Yesavage had been competing in camp as the Blue Jays evaluated their pitching depth heading into the season. His placement on the injured list changes the club’s short-term plans on the mound and may open opportunities for other pitchers within the organization to earn roles early in the year. The Blue Jays will likely adjust their rotation and bullpen options accordingly while Yesavage is unavailable.
Toronto has not yet announced a corresponding roster move or who will immediately assume any innings that might have been earmarked for Yesavage at the start of the season. Schneider’s brief update focused primarily on confirming the injury designation and clarifying that Yesavage will not be ready for Opening Day.
Further details regarding his rehab schedule, progress, and a potential return date are expected to come as the season approaches and as the Blue Jays receive more information from medical evaluations and his response to treatment. For now, the club will proceed into the new campaign planning to be without the right-hander as he works back from the shoulder impingement.
