The Toronto Blue Jays lead the World Series 3-2 after a 6-1 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 5, highlighted by rookie Trey Yesavage's record-breaking 12 strikeouts and back-to-back home runs from Davis Schneider and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. The Blue Jays are now one win away from their first championship since 1993.
Rookie pitcher Trey Yesavage, in his first MLB season, delivered a historic performance in Game 5 of the World Series, leading the Toronto Blue Jays to a 6-1 victory over the Dodgers and taking a 3-2 series lead, setting rookie records for strikeouts and consecutive strikeouts in a World Series game.
Trey Yesavage set a World Series rookie record with 12 strikeouts, leading the Toronto Blue Jays to a 6-1 victory over the Dodgers in Game 5, giving the Blue Jays a 3-2 series lead and a chance to win their first championship since 1993.
The article reviews the performances of various starting pitchers in Monday's MLB games, highlighting Trey Yesavage's impressive debut with detailed analysis of his pitches, and providing a roundup of other notable performances and streaming recommendations.
The Toronto Blue Jays designated pitcher Ryan Borucki for assignment to make room for top prospect Trey Yesavage, who will debut tonight. Borucki, a former Blue Jays draft pick, may clear waivers and accept an assignment to Triple-A Buffalo, with his future uncertain as he approaches free agency.
The Toronto Blue Jays promoted pitching prospect Trey Yesavage to Triple-A, considering a potential late-season MLB debut and future rotation role, while also exploring trades and offseason moves, including a near reunion with outfielder Teoscar Hernandez, to bolster their roster amid a shifting pitching pipeline and lineup adjustments.