The Toronto Blue Jays plan to call up their promising right-handed pitcher Trey Yesavage to the major leagues on Monday, according to a report from Sportsnet. Standing at 6 feet 4 inches tall, Yesavage has swiftly ascended the ranks after being the Blue Jays’ first-round draft pick (20th overall) from East Carolina in the 2024 MLB draft.

Yesavage, aged 22, began his season at Class-A Dunedin with seven starts, followed by four at High-A Vancouver, eight at Double-A New Hampshire, and six at Triple-A Buffalo. He holds an impressive record of 5 wins and 1 loss, with a 3.12 ERA and 160 strikeouts compared to 41 walks across 98 innings.

R.J. Anderson, a prospect guru at CBS Sports, recognized Yesavage as the Blue Jays’ top prospect at the season’s commencement. Anderson notes that Yesavage’s pitching mechanics are distinguished by a steep release point and various effective pitches including a rising fastball, a curveball, and a splitter.

His unique delivery is characterized by a short stride and a high arm slot, which allows him to effectively generate vertical movement on his pitches rather than horizontal. This approach has made him a formidable opponent in minor leagues. However, it’s yet to be determined if he will play as a starter or reliever in the majors, especially with a robust rotation that includes established pitchers like Shane Bieber, José Berríos, Chris Bassitt, Max Scherzer, and Kevin Gausman.

Currently, the Blue Jays lead the AL East with a record of 86-62, holding a three-game advantage over the second-place New York Yankees.