Los Angeles Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani (17) hits during batting practice ahead of the 2025 World Series against the Toronto Blue Jays in Toronto, on Thursday, Oct. 23, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sammy Kogan

By The Canadian Press

Yesavage gets the start as Jays open World Series against Dodgers

Oct 24, 2025 | 4:00 AM

TORONTO — Rookie Trey Yesavage’s improbable season continues today when he gets the start for the Toronto Blue Jays in Game 1 of the World Series.

The 22-year-old right-hander, who played at every level of the Blue Jays’ system this year before making a name for himself in the major leagues, will now be tasked with shutting down Shohei Ohtani and the star-studded Los Angeles Dodgers.

Yesavage is 2-1 with a 4.20 earned-run average and 22 strikeouts in three post-season starts.

Left-hander Blake Snell goes for Los Angeles, looking to improve on his 3-0 post-season record.

The Blue Jays bring a relentless offence into the series, led by Vladimir Guerrero Jr. The star first-baseman is hitting .442 in the post-season with six homers and 12 runs batted in.

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The game is scheduled to start at 8 p.m. ET at Toronto’s Rogers Centre.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published Oct. 24, 2025.

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