The Toronto Blue Jays have placed Yariel Rodríguez on the injured list due to thoracic spine inflammation, leading to Alek Manoah's potential return to the MLB. Manoah has shown strong performances in Triple-A, with notable stats including 12 strikeouts in a game. Despite some struggles in his first MLB start back, Manoah's return is anticipated by the team.
Woof. https://t.co/Nzoqh900yO
Through 5....Jays lead 8-7 https://t.co/UH3xfi9cgA
The Blue Jays take the lead off a Nationals error. 👀 https://t.co/HNLgfaw7MB
Alek Manoah in his first start since August 2023: 4 IP, 7 R (6 ER), 6 H, 4 BB, 6 K https://t.co/x205qol8lj
Alek Manoah's line in his season debut: 4IP, 7R, 6ER, 6H, 4BB's, 6K's, 2HR's #BlueJays #Sportsnet
Nate Pearson takes over for bot5 with #Bluejays up 8-7. Manoah threw 92 pitches, 52 strikes over four innings, allowing seven runs (six earned) on six hits with four walks and six Ks. It wasn't all bad, but certainly more bad than good.
Alek Manoah's 1st start of 2024 is in the books. https://t.co/1TJNIcEP8C
Alek Manoah's final line in his MLB return: 4 IP • 7 R (6 ER), 6 H, 4 BB, 6 K • 2 HR There were flashes, but the #BlueJays are looking for more than flashes.
Alek Manoah's first start back with the Blue Jays: 4 IP, 7 R (6 ER), 6 K, 6 H, 4 BB https://t.co/5iPoxB6vRj
Alek Manoah's 1st start of 2023 is in the books. https://t.co/Y7IMEv73NX
And the Blue Jays have the lead right back in the 5th after Weems put 2 guys on and was replaced by Law, who gave up a sac lineout to right and then saw Abrams drop a line drive to short for a run-scoring E6. It's 8-7 Toronto.
The Nationals have played some dreadful defence in this series. They hand the lead back to the #BlueJays, 8-7. An interesting quality of baseball here today.
Alex Manoah made his first MLB start since last August today. He’s given up seven (six earned) runs to the Nationals in four innings. 😑 https://t.co/ADRfbqFIf2
Jesse Winker go-ahead 3-run shot off Alek Manoah 💥 (via @Nationals) https://t.co/81bEP97QmH
Jesse Winker makes it 7 runs for the Nationals in 4 innings against Alek Manoah in his return! https://t.co/k6BTHgCMGj
Brutal first start back for Alek Manoah https://t.co/kvweLQ1gAA
Alek Manoah has given up seven runs (six earned) to the Nationals in his first MLB start since last August https://t.co/iJ9LbEltlu
The roof has fallen in on Alek Manoah. A one-out walk in bot4 was followed by a couple of two-out singles and then a three-run homer by Jesse Winker. #Bluejays down 7-6 as they head to the 5st.
And just like that... they're down. Alek Manoah gives up a three-run bomb to Winker, the second home run he's allowed today. #BlueJays
Manoah gives up a long home run to Luis Garcia Jr. to deep right-centre, but just a solo shot, and he comes back to get the clean-up hitter on a ground ball to second. 2out, nobody on, bot3. 6-2 #Bluejays
Alek Manoah's looking a little more like his old self here. Two innings, five Ks. #BlueJays https://t.co/l16wPEEarY
After his #Bluejays give him five runs, Manoah comes out and throws a perfect bot2 with a weak comebacker and two Ks. Very impressive. 5-1 #Jays to the 3th! Want a reply from me? Come say hi over on BlueSky - same handle and everything!
Manoah strikes out Ruiz to get out of it and limit the damage to just one unearned run. It really could have fallen apart there and didn't, but he's thrown 29 pitches already. #Bluejays down 1-0 top2.
Alek Manoah's 1st MLB inning of the season: 1 run 1 hit 2 walks 3 strikeouts https://t.co/jfv4ICwIQa
Manoah not doing himself any favours early on. Got a big strikeout of Senzel with runners on the corners and one out, but since then has missed with nine of ten pitches, walking in a run. Bases still loaded, #Bluejays down 1-0 bot1. Wanna talk about it? BlueSky! Same handle.
Alek Manoah is on back the bump for the first time since August of last year. https://t.co/ZQsbUYs9pG
Alek Manoah has walked in the first run of the game. The Bichette error extended this inning, but Manaoh just threw 8-of-9 pitches for balls to load the bases and walk one in... #BlueJays
Alek Manoah is back on the mound for the first time since August 2023 (via @Sportsnet) https://t.co/Lr8VQrc74m
Alek Manoah takes the mound for his first MLB game since August 2023. 👀 Watch the Blue Jays vs. Nationals on Sportsnet One and stream on Sportsnet+. https://t.co/PnXTtMf2mr
Alek Manoah is making his first MLB start since last August https://t.co/7Jb532YH3y
Alek Manoah returns to the #BlueJays lineup vs. the Nationals in DC! @Eric__Smith & Chris Leroux have the call live on @FAN590 🎙️ @SNSAlli & @juliackreuz have #JaysTalk after the final out 🗣️ 📻 https://t.co/kGILl37UoU https://t.co/HbbhtkoNLi
Less than an hour before first pitch in DC, #Bluejays officially activate Alek Manoah from the Injured List and option Brendon Little down to AAA.
The #BlueJays have officially taken Alek Manoah off the IL for today's start and optioned Brendon Little to Triple-A.
Alek Manoah is grateful for Sunday, when he’ll be activated from the injured list by the Toronto Blue Jays to make his first MLB appearance in nine months. Finally, an opportunity to start putting the pieces back together. @ardenzwelling has the story. https://t.co/gWATlaPnL1
Alek Manoah is nearing his return to the #BlueJays: https://t.co/JGVJYynyIK https://t.co/RDwTfgJPdV
Alek Manoah is expected to start for the Blue Jays in Washington on Sunday https://t.co/nf8JoxXgVv
Blue Jays' Alek Manoah to make first MLB appearance since August 2023 on Sunday vs. Nationals https://t.co/C9Q4zElWAz
Blue Jays To Activate Alek Manoah For Sunday Start https://t.co/RkgNVBXa9y https://t.co/u82kENu5R3
Blue Jays' Manoah to start vs. Nationals on Sunday https://t.co/ejhwvQ8y69
Alek Manoah is expected to make his season debut tomorrow against the Nationals, per @KeeganMatheson He had just three wins in 19 starts last year with a 5.87 ERA. Has he turned it around? 8.69 ERA in five minor-league starts this year. https://t.co/eOFTc9oPJu
Alek Manoah will make his season debut for the Blue Jays tomorrow against Washington, per @KeeganMatheson He has an 8.69 ERA in five minor-league starts this year https://t.co/luKZefLZRv
Alek Manoah gets the start for the Blue Jays on Sunday. 👀 https://t.co/MWj1mUhAtT
Blue Jays fans, Alek Manoah is BACK. 🙌 https://t.co/RIh1dnxqOa
Alek Manoah (shoulder) starting Sunday vs. Nats https://t.co/6zNhGeQvvJ
It’s official: Alek Manoah is back. He will start tomorrow for the #BlueJays
Alek Manoah will start for the Blue Jays on Sunday vs the Nationals — his first MLB outing since last August Alejandro Kirk will be behind the plate
Alek Manoah just walked into the #BlueJays clubhouse here in Washington.
Blue Jays still aren’t naming a starter for Sunday — they’re planning to on Saturday Alek Manoah is an option — he’s throwing a side session today with the Buffalo Bisons in Indianapolis
The #BlueJays will make a call on Sunday’s starter in the next 24 hours. Alek Manoah is, obviously, an option. Manoah will pitch Sunday somewhere, it’s just a conversation of whether that’s in Triple-A or his return to the big leagues.
In case you missed #GriffsThePitch column from yesterday, here is an analysis of what we believe is leading to Alek Manoah’s imminent return to #BlueJays rotation. https://t.co/P4e6XKIxNf https://t.co/wqwivr8ElK
Timeline explained. The #BlueJays season does not depend on Manoah's triumphant return. But thety would welcome it. With Y-Rod moved onto 15-day IL Alek Manoah set to rejoin rotation, by @RGriffBaseball https://t.co/7iUW1v7fkf
What’s up with #BlueJays 5th starter. Yariel is on IL, so it’s not a case of if, but when Alek Manoah rejoins the rotation. Check out #ExitPhilosophy Ep 17 “The Manoah re-Born Identity” for this and more. Like and subscribe wherever you find your podcasts. https://t.co/YmMUlJ1Qpn
Blue Jays still working through plans for fifth starter’s spot. Alek Manoah very much a candidate for a Sunday start but Jays could also go with a bullpen day, someone like Espino or a 4-man rotation for a bit.
#BlueJays call-up coming? Manoah has best minor league start yet 👀 https://t.co/Aq2sshlKrA
Blue Jays starter Yariel Rodriguez was placed on the injured list Tuesday. It's a roster move that intensifies the spotlight on Alek Manoah, who dominated in his latest triple-A start. Could Manoah's return to MLB come soon? @ByDavidSingh has a look ⤵️ https://t.co/gLIIIe7nnn
Blue Jays put Yariel Rodriguez on the injured list, and Alek Manoah might be ready to replace him https://t.co/bRsss0FLkI
Alek Manoah strikes out 12 in Triple-A start https://t.co/zEv5kTHYwO
Excellent, timely performance by Alek Manoah in Triple-A tonight: 6 IP • 1 ER, 2 H, 2 BB, 12 K Yesterday, I was expecting Manoah to be optioned and stay in Triple-A beyond his rehab assignment… but the Rodríguez injury opens a door. Decision time for the #BlueJays
Through five innings in Indianapolis, Alek Manoah has allowed one hit, has walked two and struck out 10. He's thrown 78 pitches, 51 for strikes. Doing exactly what #Bluejays hoped he would tonight.
Alek Manoah strikes out the side after a leadoff walk for the second straight inning. The righty has 10 punch outs through five frames. Still 0-0 between the #Bisons and Indy. #BlueJays #TOTHECORE
#Bluejays note: Alek Manoah looks great tonight in Indy. Three shutout innings, 36 pitches, 4 Ks, 1 hit, no walks. #Bisons have four hits off a Paul Skenes. Zip-zip game.
So Alek Manoah is aware that Yariel Rodriguez has been placed on the injured list. Pitching for #Bisons tonight, Manoah has faced the minimum through 3ip, allowing 1 hit and striking out four. He's thrown just 36 pitches, 25 strikes. #Bluejays Come to BlueSky to chat!
The #BlueJays have placed Yariel Rodríguez on the 15-day IL with thoracic spine inflammation. It was going to take an injury to put Alek Manoah into the conversation. Manoah starts tonight in Triple-A Buffalo, but the Jays also have a chunk of off days to play with soon…
As expected, #Bluejays have placed Yariel Rodriguez on the 15-day Injured List with thoracic spine inflammation and Zach Pop has been recalled. #Jays don’t need a 5th starter for two weeks, though they’d prefer to use one. Paolo Espino and Alek Manoah are possibilities.