Alek Manoah, Blue Jays’ Starter, Struggles in First Rookie Ball Appearance Following Demotion, Conceding 11 Runs

Alek Manoah, Toronto Blue Jays right-hander, had a rough outing in his first minor-league start since being sent down in June.2. The Blue Jays are currently in the AL’s third and final wild-card spot, and they could use a resurgent Manoah to maintain their position. Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Alek Manoah made his first official minor-league start on Tuesday since being optioned to the minors in early June. Still, it’s probably not an encouraging sign for the Blue Jays that he had such struggles against competition that is, to put it kindly, well beneath big-league quality. - Advertisement -The Blue Jays could use a resurgent Manoah if they’re to hold onto the AL’s third and final wild-card spot the rest of the way.