By Canadian Press

Blue Jays starting pitcher Manoah sent to minors for second time this season

Aug 11, 2023 | 10:55 AM

TORONTO — The Toronto Blue Jays have sent starting pitcher Alek Manoah to the minors for the second time this season.

The team announced Friday that the right-hander has been optioned to Triple-A Buffalo.

Right-handed pitcher Hagen Danner, 24, was recalled from the Bisons in a corresponding move and made active before Toronto’s game against the visiting Chicago Cubs,

Manoah, 25, was 2-2 over seven starts since returning from a conditioning stint in the minors on July 7. His last start was a 4-3 loss to Cleveland on Thursday that saw him give up four earned runs over four innings.

He started the season 1-7 with a 6.36 earned-run average before being demoted to the minors to focus on his delivery.

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Manoah was a finalist for the American League Cy Young award last year, but has struggled this season with a 3-9 record and 5.87 ERA.
 

This report by The Canadian Press was first published Aug. 11, 2023.

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