NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MAY 20: Trey Yesavage #39 of the Toronto Blue Jays pitches during the first inning against the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium on May 20, 2026 in the Bronx borough of New York City. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images)
The Toronto Blue Jays are set to begin a three-game series against the Texas Rangers at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas, at 8:05 p.m. EDT on Friday.
Before Friday’s game, the Blue Jays announced updates on right-handed starting pitcher Trey Yesavage and shortstop Andrés Giménez.
Toronto Blue Jays Reveal Trey Yesavage, Andrés Giménez News Before Rangers Series
GettyTORONTO, ON – OCTOBER 23: Manager John Schneider of the Toronto Blue Jays speaks to the media during World Series Workout Day at Rogers Centre on October 23, 2025 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Vaughn Ridley/Getty Images)
Yesavage threw a side session in Texas on Friday.
Sportsnet’s Arden Zwelling wrote on X: Trey Yesavage (knee) threw a side session on Friday in Texas. John Schneider says Yesavage could pitch for Blue Jays on either Sunday or Monday, based on how pitching usage goes this weekend. But “more likely Monday.”
GettyHOUSTON, TEXAS – AUGUST 04: Trey Yesavage #39 of the Toronto Blue Jays pitches during the first inning against the Houston Astros at Daikin Park on August 04, 2026 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Alex Slitz/Getty Images)
Yesavage has been on the injured list since Aug. 5 with left knee inflammation.
The 23-year-old right-hander is 5-5 with a 3.65 ERA, 1.14 WHIP and 91 strikeouts over 93 2/3 innings this season.
GettySACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA – SEPTEMBER 07: Andrés Giménez #0 of the Toronto Blue Jays rounds the bases on a solo home run to tie the game 5-5 against the Athletics in the top of the ninth inning at Sutter Health Park on September 07, 2026 in Sacramento, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)
Giménez is feeling better but is out of the lineup today. He has been day-to-day with hamstring soreness since exiting Tuesday’s game against the Tigers early.
Zwelling wrote on X: Andrés Giménez (hamstring) is feeling better but Blue Jays would like to give him one more day of recovery. Giménez is available off the bench on Friday but club would prefer to stay away from him if possible so he’s ready to start on Saturday.
Giménez has hit .243/.288/.259 with nine home runs and 57 RBI over 141 games this year.
Toronto Blue Jays Right Now
GettyTORONTO, CANADA – SEPTEMBER 16: Center fielder Myles Straw #3 of the Toronto Blue Jays celebrates with second baseman Ernie Clement #22 and second baseman Josh Smith #9 after defeating the Detroit Tigers at Rogers Centre on September 16, 2026 in Toronto, Canada. (Photo by Kevin Sousa/Getty Images)
The Blue Jays are coming off a 2-1 series loss to the Detroit Tigers at the Rogers Centre.
Toronto won the series finale after losing the first two games of the series. The team had the day off on Thursday.
GettyTORONTO, ON – SEPTEMBER 13: Vladimir Guerrero Jr. #27 of the Toronto Blue Jays celebrates with first base coach Mark Budzinski #53 after hitting a single in the seventh inning during a game against the Baltimore Orioles at Rogers Centre on September 13, 2026 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Vaughn Ridley/Getty Images)
The Blue Jays are already eliminated from winning the AL East. With a 76-77 record, Toronto is 17 1/2 games behind the first-place Tampa Bay Rays.
However, the Blue Jays are still alive in the postseason race, sitting two games behind the Cleveland Guardians for the final AL Wild Card spot.
Jackson Kruse Jackson Kruse covers Major League Baseball for Heavy Sports. He is also the site expert for FanSided's Minnesota Twins site, Puckett's Pond, and writes for Nolan Writin', FanSided's Texas Rangers site. Jackson earned a Bachelor of Science in Electronic Media from Texas State University's School of Journalism and Mass Communication. Before joining Heavy Sports and FanSided, he served as sports editor of The University Star, Texas State University's student-run newspaper. More about Jackson Kruse
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The Toronto Blue Jays announced updates on Trey Yesavage and Andrés Giménez before their series against the Rangers.
Toronto Blue Jays Announce Trey Yesavage, Andrés Giménez Updates Before Rangers Game