The Toronto Blue Jays will begin a three-game series against the Kansas City Royals at the Rogers Centre at 7:07 p.m. EDT on Tuesday.
Before Tuesday’s game, Blue Jays manager John Schneider announced updates on right-handers Trey Yesavage and Jameson Taillon.
Toronto Blue Jays’ John Schneider Announces Trey Yesavage, Jameson Taillon News
GettyTORONTO, ONTARIO – OCTOBER 04: Manager John Schneider #14 of the Toronto Blue Jays speaks to the media ahead of game one of the Division Series against the New York Yankees at Rogers Centre on October 04, 2025 in Toronto, Ontario. (Photo by Vaughn Ridley/Getty Images)
Via Sportsnet’s Arden Zwelling on X: Trey Yesavage (knee surgery) has increased the distance of his catch play out to 75-feet in Dunedin
Yimi Garcia had thoracic outlet surgery on Thursday in Dallas
Via MLB.com’s Keegan Matheson: Jameson Taillon (forearm) is going to throw a rehab game with Triple-A Buffalo on Friday. He’ll aim for 50 pitches. If that goes well, the #BlueJays will be eager to slide him back into the rotation the next time through.
He’ll aim for 50 pitches. If that goes well, the #BlueJays will be eager to slide him back into the rotation the next time through.
Looking at Blue Jays RHP Trey Yesavage
GettyBOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS – JUNE 18: Trey Yesavage #39 of the Toronto Blue Jays looks on during the seventh inning against the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park on June 18, 2026 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Jaiden Tripi/Getty Images)
Yesavage exited his last start earlier in the month after throwing just two innings due to his knee injury. He allowed no runs, no hits and one walk in the outing.
The Blue Jays placed him on the IL on Aug. 5 with left knee inflammation.
Yesavage, 23, is 5-5 with a 3.65 ERA and a 1.14 WHIP and 91 strikeouts over 93 2/3 innings this season.
GettyBALTIMORE, MD – MAY 30: Trey Yesavage #39 of the Toronto Blue Jays pitches in the third inning during a baseball game against the Baltimore Orioles at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on May 30, 2026 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images)
The young starter made just three big-league starts as a rookie last year before being put in the spotlight to pitch in huge games during the Blue Jays’ postseason run.
Yesavage posted a 3.58 ERA with 39 strikeouts over 27 2/3 innings in the playoffs, and even pitched in World Series Game 7.
Looking at Blue Jays RHP Jameson Taillon
GettyHOUSTON, TEXAS – AUGUST 05: Jameson Taillon #56 of the Toronto Blue Jays pitches during the first inning against the Houston Astros at Daikin Park on August 05, 2026 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Alex Slitz/Getty Images)
The Blue Jays placed Tiallon the the injured list on Aug. 11 with right forearm tendinits.
The Blue Jays acquired Taillon and cash considerations from the Chicago Cubs for a player to be named later or cash considerations on Aug. 2.
Taillon, who is set to be a free agent at the end of the year, has made just two starts for Toronto since joining the organization.
GettyTORONTO, CANADA – AUGUST 10: Jameson Taillon #56 of the Toronto Blue Jays pitches in the first inning of their MLB game against the Boston Red Sox at Rogers Centre on August 10, 2026 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Cole Burston/Getty Images)
He allowed three runs on six hits and two walks against the Houston Astros in his first appearance with the Blue Jays.
Taillon allowed no runs, one hit and three walks with three strikeouts before being pulled from his second appearance after throwing just 61 pitches due to his injury.
Taillon recorded a 5.92 ERA over 76 innings with the Cubs this year.
Toronto Blue Jays Announce Trey Yesavage, Jameson Taillon Update Before Royals Series