Overview
- Trey Yesavage told the WeTheHobby podcast he does not sign trading cards sent through the mail and often keeps them for family, a break from a long‑standing autograph practice in the hobby.
- A short clip of his remarks posted by CllctMedia drew more than 600,000 views, far outpacing the full episode’s sub‑2,000 views on YouTube.
- Reaction on social media skewed harsh, with collectors calling the stance out of step, though a smaller group said younger players engage with mail‑in requests differently.
- The 22‑year‑old right‑hander is rehabbing a shoulder injury with assignments in Single‑A Dunedin and Triple‑A Buffalo, and local reporting says a return to Toronto is possible if his next outing and recovery track well.
- Yesavage’s card demand surged after a breakout 2025 postseason that included a rookie strikeout record, and he has said he only recently began collecting, including some baseball and football cards.