"The 22-year-old pitching phenom of the Blue Jays should get the call to lead things off for the team. Why? Well, first of all, Yesavage has had minimal exposure in the majors thus far, with only six big league starts under his belt. As a result, scouting reports on the young right-hander are likely scarce, making him a total mystery to the opposition, especially with the Dodgers having not previously faced him at all."
"Secondly, Yesavage's funky high release point could play a key role to the Blue Jays' success. Not only can it throw off the hitters that face him in Game 1, the fact that they will do their best to adjust to such a delivery could ultimately throw them off for Game 2 as well. In addition, both Shane Bieber and Kevin Gausman pitched on Monday in Game 7 of the ALCS against the Seattle Mariners."
"With the Toronto Blue Jays capturing the American League pennant and heading to their first World Series in 32 years, all eyes will be watching every single move that they make. Every decision will be important and every mistake will be heavily scrutinized. With that in mind, deciding on who should be the Blue Jays Game 1 starter for the World Series could be vital to get off to a good start against the National League juggernauts, the Los Angeles Dodgers."
Toronto Blue Jays earned the American League pennant and will play their first World Series in 32 years. The team faces a decision on its Game 1 starter against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Trey Yesavage, a 22-year-old who began 2025 in Single-A, offers minimal major-league exposure and only six big-league starts, creating limited scouting intelligence for opponents. Yesavage's funky high release point can disrupt hitters and force adjustments that could carry into Game 2. Both Shane Bieber and Kevin Gausman recently pitched in ALCS Game 7, making three days' rest a concern for either veteran starter. Opting for Yesavage balances surprise, performance, and veteran workload management.
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