"However, it is worth noting that Kevin Gausman pitched an inning in relief in Game 7 on Monday, perhaps leading the Blue Jays to decide to give him an extra day heading into this next series. This would allow the Blue Jays' ace to be on normal rest heading into his start, and would push Yesavage up to start on Friday,"
"The Blue Jays look like geniuses with how they brought their top prospect along. Fans saw the dominant stuff against a dangerous lineup when he struck out 11 Yankees over 5 1/3 no-hit innings in the ALDS. Although he failed to replicate that success against the Mariners in Game 2 of the ALCS, he responded in a big way in Game 6, striking out seven over 5 2/3 innings of two-run ball."
Toronto heads to its first World Series since 1992-93 with a rotation strength led by Kevin Gausman, Trey Yesavage, Shane Bieber and Max Scherzer. Gausman’s one-inning relief appearance in Game 7 raises the possibility of giving him an extra day so he can be on normal rest for his next start. That move would likely shift Yesavage into a Game 1 role and place Bieber and Scherzer on the West Coast starts. Yesavage rose from Single-A this season, produced dominant ALDS innings and rebounded with five-plus strong innings in ALCS Game 6. Starting Yesavage offers an unfamiliar look for Dodgers hitters while Gausman remains willing to pitch on short rest.
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