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Toronto Blue Jays Rookie Trey Yesavage became the latest MLB player to speak out against fan harassment after saying his family was “attacked” following his performance that led to the New York Yankees’ elimination from the American League Division Series.
Yesavage, who set a franchise postseason record by striking out 11 batters in 5 1/3 hitless innings in Game 2 of the ALDS, addressed the situation – without being asked – on Sunday before the American League Championship Series opener against Seattle.
Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Trey Yesavage throws out the first pitch of Game 2 of the American League Baseball Division Series against the Seattle Mariners. The game took place in Toronto, Canada on October 13, 2025. (Nathan Denette/The Canadian Press via AP))
“Living in this world where there are so many different opinions and feelings that results in a lot of hate, it’s sad to see that people close to me are being attacked for my performances on the field,” he began.
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“These people have done nothing to justify the negativity for my actions, whether it’s my parents, my siblings, my girlfriend, my family… it’s really sad.”
Yesavage went on to say that while fans have the right to their opinion, family and friends should not be the target.
“I know I have the platform to address it, and I am. I hope people can realize that those individuals have nothing to do with what’s happening on the field. If you have a problem, I’m a man. I can take any opinion anyone has about me or my life. So I just wanted to get that out there.”
Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Trey Yesavage looks toward the stands after being carted off the mound during the sixth inning of Game 2 of the American League Baseball Division Series against the New York Yankees. The game took place in Toronto, Canada on October 5, 2025. (Nathan Denette/The Canadian Press via AP)
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Similarly, Yankees rookie Cam Schlittler. said he and his family faced online harassment after helping New York defeat the Boston Red Sox in the Wild Card Series.
“I’m not going to go into details, but there’s a line and I think they crossed it a little bit,” Schlittler said of Red Sox fans. “I’m a competitor and I’m going to go out and make sure I shut them down.”
“You know Boston fans, that’s how it is. We’re aggressive at home and we’re going to try to upset people. They just picked the wrong guy to do it and the wrong team to do it,” he added.
Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Trey Yesavage celebrates after striking out the New York Yankees during the fourth inning of Game 2 of the American League Baseball Division Series. The game took place in Toronto, Canada on October 5, 2025. (Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP)
The Blue Jays fell into an 0-2 hole after a 10-3 loss to the sailors on Monday night.
“We have a good day tomorrow to reset as a team and get ready for Game 3 and whatever happens there,” Yesavage said after Game 2. “I wouldn’t count this group out. This group is special.”
