Blue Jays Send Struggling Alek Manoah Down
2 years agoThe Toronto Blue Jays optioned right-hander Alek Manoah to the rookie-level Florida Complex League on Tuesday. In corresponding moves, the team also reinstated right-hander Chris Bassitt from the paternity list, reinstated infielder Santiago Espinal (hamstring) from the 10-day injured list, selected right-hander Bowden Francis' contract from the minors, optioned right-hander Jay Jackson and infielder Ernie Clement to Triple-A Buffalo and designated right-hander Zach Thompson for assignment. Manoah has been a disaster in 2023, as he's gone 1-7 with a 6.36 ERA (6.52 FIP), 1.89 WHIP, a league-leading 42 walks and 48 K's in 58 innings over his 13 starts. He'll have to rework his mechanics on the farm, and it could take some time before Toronto gives him another chance in their rotation, so fantasy managers with more pressing needs shouldn't feel compelled to hang onto him.
Source: Blue Jays Twitter
Source: Blue Jays Twitter