Trey Yesavage took a real step forward in his recovery Tuesday at the Blue Jays' complex in Dunedin.
The 23-year-old right-hander resumed throwing from flat ground, his first real activity since going under the knife.
Yesavage had surgery on his left knee's meniscus just a week ago and despite worries that his season may be over, it looks like there is a chance he might return.
Flat ground work is basic, but it's the first real building block toward getting back on a mound.
He's currently projected to be out until at least Sep 11, right in the thick of Toronto's stretch run.
The plan is to keep progressing carefully, with the goal of getting into actual games again late this season.
That timeline lines up with a return that could matter for the final stretch, not just a token appearance in October.
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Why his return could shape Toronto's rotation math
Toronto has leaned on a thin rotation for weeks, and Yesavage's absence has been part of that squeeze.
The Blue Jays are chasing a wild-card spot, and every arm that comes back healthy changes the calculation for September.
Flat ground throwing today doesn't mean a return next week. Knee rehab has its own pace, and meniscus recovery isn't something teams rush.
Still, every step forward here is worth tracking given how thin Toronto's healthy starter count has been.
If Yesavage builds up cleanly, he could be exactly the kind of fresh arm a tired staff needs down the stretch.
Whether he gets back in time to actually pitch meaningful innings, or just gets a symbolic tune-up before the season ends, remains to be seen.
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