"Fans may feel that the best and most experienced pitcher (in Bieber) should earn the role closest to the top of the playoff rotation, but the methodical choice was made for a reason: throwing an inexperienced pitcher into the fire of Yankee Stadium is a mistake and Yesavage should be more comfortable at home, and if his outing doesn't go as well as expected, a rest day follows, giving the bullpen some time to recoup."
"The 22-year-old will be pitching a playoff game just 14 months after being drafted. His rise to the big leagues was brief, as he dominated every minor league level with ease, launching himself through four levels in a year. Throughout his brief tenure with the major league club, he's shown that he's here to stay for a long while. Across three starts, his ERA sits at 3.21, although his stuff plays even better than what his ERA shows."
Trey Yesavage will start Game Two of the American League Division Series at home, with veteran Shane Bieber scheduled to follow. The decision prioritizes home comfort for the 22-year-old rookie and avoids sending an inexperienced starter to Yankee Stadium. Yesavage reached the majors 14 months after being drafted after quickly moving through four minor-league levels and has shown promise across three big-league starts. His ERA across those starts is 3.21, and his stuff appears stronger than that number suggests. Starting Yesavage at home also creates a rest day buffer to allow the bullpen time to recover if needed.
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