Vladimir Guerrero Jr reacts to Trey Yesavage dominating Game 5 with emotional message
Trey Yesavage stole the spotlight on Wednesday night, Oct. 29, 2025, at Dodger Stadium. The 22-year-old Toronto Blue Jays rookie pitched seven brilliant innings in Game 5 of the World Series, leading his team to a 6-1 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers. His calm, powerful performance helped the Blue Jays take a 3-2 series lead before heading back home to Toronto for Game 6.
After the game, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. couldn’t hold back his emotions. The Blue Jays slugger praised the young pitcher with heartfelt words that melted fans’ hearts. “I told him I was so proud of him,” Guerrero said to reporters. “He’s a human being. I love him. Every fifth day he comes to give it all he has, and he showed it today. He’s built for this.”
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. praises Trey Yesavage after stunning Game 5 outing
Trey Yesavage’s performance in Los Angeles left everyone talking. Having given only one run, the teenage right-hander struck out twelve Dodgers hitters and pitched seven innings.
His one mistake came in the third inning, when Enrique Hernandez hit a solo home run. Still, the new guy kept his cool, stayed in control, and showed confidence far over his age.
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. called his fellow player's performance a "masterclass."
Seconds later, Guerrero hit his eighth home run of the playoffs, tying Shohei Ohtani for the most home runs in this year's postseason. Ernie Clement offered a sacrifice fly in the fourth inning; Toronto added additional runs in the seventh to finish off the victory.
Yesavage's serenity on the hill and Guerrero's direction in the batting order gave the Blue Jays a superb combination of seasoned and youthful players.
Both ESPN and The Guardian applauded the rookie for delivering one of the finest postseason pitching efforts of the year.
Trey Yesavage opens up on staying calm before big moments
In an interview with ESPN’s Jeff Passan after Game 5, Trey Yesavage shared how he stays relaxed before huge games.
“I saw something on Instagram that someone posted about me being locked in,” Yesavage said, laughing. “But I was just doomscrolling on TikTok and Instagram reels. I just keep it chill and try not to think about anything.”
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Even though his Major League debut won't be till September 2025, Yesavage is currently breaking history in the playoffs. He is 3-1 in five playoff games with a 3.46 ERA.
Should the Los Angeles Dodgers demand a Game 7, the rookie might be back for relief duty. Yesavage and the Blue Jays hope to finish the job in front of their home fans on Friday, October 31, 2025, at Rogers Center, for now.
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