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

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.