Trey Yesavage and Roki Sasaki just arrived in the majors. They’ve been postseason stars anyway | Sports

NEW YORK (AP) — Trey Yesavage and Roki Sasaki are barely babes in the woods when it comes to Major League Baseball experience.

Which only makes their postseason success more impressive.

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