Toronto Blue Jays‘ pitcher Trey Yesavage is set for a hefty bonus following his extraordinary performance in the World Series.

In Wednesday’s Game 5, Yesavage — who only made it to the majors in September — delivered seven remarkable innings and racked up 12 strikeouts, setting a new World Series rookie record, while only allowing a single run. The Blue Jays clinched a 6-1 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers.

Saturday’s Game 7 saw Yesavage’s return to the spotlight, entering in the top of the 7th inning in a relief appearance on just two days of rest as the team pursues its first World Series title since 1993. He went 1 2/3 innings, allowing one run on a Max Muncy homer in the eighth.

The Blue Jays fought back from a 2-1 series deficit thanks to consecutive road victories — with Yesavage playing a pivotal role in the second. They fell to the Dodgers in Game 6 at home, forcing a winner-take-all Game 7.

Thanks to his performance, Yesavage is now poised to receive a substantial payday.

Yesavage played college ball at East Carolina University and was picked by the Blue Jays in the first round of the 2024 MLB Draft. After starting his 2025 season in the minor league system, Yesavage was called up to join Toronto’s roster in September.

His addition has proven to be a game-changer. The 22 year old participated in three games during the regular season, going 1-0 with a 3.21 ERA.

Yesavage’s success has carried over into the postseason; through five starts, he’s 3-1 with 39 strikeouts across 26 innings. However, his most recent start, on the biggest stage possible, was his most commanding.

In Game 5, Yesavage delivered a stellar performance, striking out 12 Dodgers and allowing only three hits. This victory put the Blue Jays ahead 3-2 in the World Series, bringing them one step closer to their third MLB championship, and potentially increasing Yesavage’s earnings.

Upon being drafted by the Blue Jays, Yesavage was given a $4.175 million signing bonus along with a potential salary of $760,000 for 2025. However, his contract wasn’t guaranteed as he was on a Minor League deal.

For his three regular-season starts in the MLB, Yesavage earned a prorated salary of $57,204. If the Blue Jays clinch one more game, he stands to earn even more.

MLB teams that reach the playoffs each receive a share of a pool of money, which is comprised of 60 percent of total ticket sales from the minimum number of postseason games. This arrangement is part of the league’s collective bargaining agreement with the MLB Players Association.

The team that wins the World Series will pocket 36 percent of this pool, while the runner-up will take home 24 percent.

Last year, each player on the Dodgers’ World Series-winning team received $477,441. The Blue Jays, including Yesavage, are hoping to earn a similar amount.

For the rookie pitcher, such an amount would be nearly ten times his prorated salary.