Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Trey Yesavage has capped off his extraordinary rookie season with a personal milestone, announcing his engagement to longtime girlfriend Taylor Frick. The proposal comes just weeks after the 22-year-old right-hander completed a historic World Series run that saw him set rookie records and become a postseason hero for the Canadian franchise.
From the Mound to Marriage
Yesavage shared the happy news through a joint Instagram post on Friday, featuring stunning photographs from his beachside proposal. The images show the 6-foot-4 pitcher down on one knee presenting the ring, followed by romantic shots of the couple embracing and a close-up of Frick's diamond engagement ring.
"In this lifetime & the next, it will always be you," Frick wrote in her caption, capturing the emotional moment that adds another highlight to Yesavage's already memorable year.
Teammates Celebrate the Happy Couple
The engagement announcement quickly drew congratulations from across the Blue Jays organization. Teammates and their partners expressed their excitement in the comments section of the Instagram post.
Jessica Bassitt, wife of pitcher Chris Bassitt, commented: "What a year! Congrats, we are so excited for y'all." Emily Little, married to reliever Brendon Little, added enthusiastic congratulations, calling it "the best news ever" for the couple.
While the exact location of the beach proposal remains private, the couple had recently attended East Carolina University homecoming weekend together. Yesavage and Frick originally met while studying at the Greenville, North Carolina campus, with the Pennsylvania native and Maryland native forming a connection that has now led to engagement.
A Season to Remember
Yesavage's engagement follows what can only be described as a storybook 2025 season. The rookie began the year in the minor leagues but ascended to become a postseason sensation for the Blue Jays during their dramatic playoff run.
His most notable achievement came during Game 5 of the World Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers, where he struck out a rookie Fall Classic record 12 batters. This performance added to his impressive postseason resume that included striking out 11 New York Yankees in his playoff debut during Game 2 of the ALDS and earning a crucial Game 6 victory against the Seattle Mariners in the ALCS.
Yesavage also started Game 1 of the World Series, contributing five strikeouts over four innings in Toronto's 11-4 victory. Though the Blue Jays ultimately fell just one game short of winning the championship, Yesavage established himself as a rising star in Major League Baseball.
Support Through Challenges
The couple's relationship endured challenges during Yesavage's rapid rise to prominence. Following his ALCS Game 2 start, the pitcher made an emotional plea for people to stop attacking his loved ones online.
"I want to start off by saying something," Yesavage stated during a media availability. "Living in this world where there's so many different opinions and feelings which 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 specifically mentioned that his parents, brothers, girlfriend, and family had received unwarranted negativity. Through these difficulties, Frick remained a steadfast supporter, praising Yesavage's character in her own social media tribute after the playoff run ended.
"Although you have changed uniforms more times than I can count, your heart and drive has never altered," she wrote alongside a photo of them embracing. "You have stayed humble, kind, and true to the person you were in the purple and gold uniform from the day I met you."
With his first full Major League season ahead and wedding plans now in the works, 2026 promises to bring new adventures for both Yesavage's professional career and personal life.
