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Trey Yesavage Out for Knee Surgery; Chase Lee Called Up

8/12/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Trey Yesavage underwent left-knee meniscus surgery, making him week-to-week.
Trey Yesavage left his August 4 start against the Houston Astros after two innings because of knee pain while warming up.
Trey Yesavage is 5-5 with a 3.65 ERA and 91 strikeouts in 18 starts this season.
Jameson Taillon was placed on the 15-day injured list with right forearm tendinitis on August 5.
Chase Lee was recalled from Triple-A Buffalo to replace him.

History

Historical Context

Dr. Frank Jobe performed the first ulnar-collateral-ligament reconstruction on Los Angeles Dodger pitcher Tommy John in 1974, reviving John’s 12-year career and establishing a new medical standard. By 2014 an estimated one-third of MLB pitchers had undergone the surgery, and Jobe later pioneered shoulder reconstruction for Orel Hershiser in 1990.

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Story summary

Trey Yesavage underwent left-knee meniscus surgery, making him week-to-week.
Trey Yesavage left his August 4 start against the Houston Astros after two innings because of knee pain while warming up.
Trey Yesavage is 5-5 with a 3.65 ERA and 91 strikeouts in 18 starts this season.
Jameson Taillon was placed on the 15-day injured list with right forearm tendinitis on August 5.
Chase Lee was recalled from Triple-A Buffalo to replace him.

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