Thu Mar 7 | 14:24 | Alek Manoah Still Dealing With Shoulder Soreness |
Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Alek Manoah is still experiencing shoulder soreness. He is scheduled to throw a bullpen session on Thursday but is not yet ready to work off of a mound. The 26-year-old was roughed up by the Tigers in his lone spring outing to this point as he allowed four earned runs on three hits, one walk, and most concerningly three hit batters. His struggles with control were at the root of his disastrous 2023 season as he posted a 5.87 ERA on the back of a bloated 14.2% BB% across 19 starts in the big leagues. He was sent to the team's Dunedin, Florida complex to find his game before unsuccessfully returning. He also refused to report to Triple-A Buffalo. He currently lines up as the team's fifth starter but his fantasy value has obviously taken a massive hit despite a projected bounce-back to decent form by ATC in 2024. |
Source: Ben Nicholson-Smith | RotoBaller.com |
Mon Mar 4 | 15:12 | Alek Manoah Plays Catch Monday |
Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Alek Manoah (shoulder) played some catch in camp on Monday, and the team will determine a plan for him going forward based on how he feels afterwards. Manoah was scratched from his Grapefruit League start over the weekend due to right-shoulder soreness. It makes the 26-year-old a question mark for the team's Opening Day starting rotation now. Manoah's fantasy value is down considerably after a disastrous 2023 campaign in which he was demoted to the minors twice and also dealt with arm issues. It doesn't help that he's now dealing with a shoulder injury in spring training, which could very well delay the start of his 2024 season. Stay tuned for more updates on Manoa's next step in camp. |
Source: Sportsnet.ca - Arden Zwelling | RotoBaller.com |
Sat Mar 2 | 13:03 | Alek Manoah Scratched From Sunday's Start Due To Injury |
Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Alek Manoah (shoulder) experienced some right-shoulder soreness during his last bullpen session in camp and will not make his scheduled Grapefruit League start on Sunday as a result. Manoah had an MRI exam on Friday that didn't show any structural damage, though, and the team is considering him day-to-day. It doesn't sound too serious, but this should raise more eyebrows than normal after Manoah's disastrous 2023 campaign when he also dealt with arm issues and was demoted to the minors twice. The 26-year-old wasn't sharp in his spring opener on Tuesday, either, hitting three batters in 1 2/3 innings. A bounce-back could be coming if Manoah is healthy and mentally right, but he's currently outside of RotoBaller's top-100 rankings for starting pitchers. |
Source: Sportsnet.ca - Arden Zwelling | RotoBaller.com |
Thu Feb 22 | 14:52 | Alek Manoah Testing Out New Cutter |
Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Alek Manoah is testing out a new cutter this spring as he looks to bounce back from an extremely difficult 2023 season. The 26-year-old worked to a 5.87 ERA and a bloated 14.2% BB% across 19 starts in the big leagues last season after finishing third in AL Cy Young voting in the 2022 season thanks to a 2.24 ERA across 31 starts. Manoah spent time at the team's spring training facility a season ago to get back on track but also refused to report to Triple-A Buffalo after an unsuccessful return to the big leagues. Manoah has previously featured a four-seam fastball, a sinker, a changeup, and a slider to this point as his cutter could be another avenue for him to get back on track in 2024. His fantasy value has obviously taken a major hit after the 2023 campaign. |
Source: Scott Mitchell | RotoBaller.com |
Thu Feb 15 | 13:41 | Alek Manoah Looking Good, Has Trimmed Down |
Toronto Blue Jays manager John Schneider said that right-hander Alek Manoah's delivery "is in a really good spot right now" and "his mental state of mind is right where it should be." In addition, he appears to have trimmed down his body since the end of what was a nightmarish 2023 season for him. In addition to terrible results that caused the Blue Jays to demote him to the minors twice, Manoah dealt with shoulder and mental issues last season. He appears to be fully healthy now, though, and ready to bounce back with another shot at a rotation spot in Toronto in the big leagues. The former first-rounder will be worth a gamble at a lower cost in fantasy drafts after he was a first-time All-Star in 2022 and finished third in the American League Cy Young voting. |
Source: Sportsnet.ca - Shi Davidi | RotoBaller.com |
Mon Feb 12 | 12:43 | Alek Manoah Still Has Inside Track On Rotation Spot |
The fifth spot in the Toronto Blue Jays' starting rotation behind Kevin Gausman, Jose Berrios, Chris Bassitt and Yusei Kikuchi will be a competition between Alek Manoah, Bowden Francis and potentially Cuban right-hander Yariel Rodriguez, but MLB's Keegan Matheson thinks that Manoah still has the inside track on the job. The 26-year-old Manoah dealt with a shoulder injury and has a nightmarish 2023 campaign just a year after making his first All-Star team. He was demoted to the minors two different times and ultimately finished with a 5.87 ERA (6.01 FIP), a 1.74 WHIP, 59 walks and 79 strikeouts in 87 1/3 big-league innings over 19 starts. If he's fully healthy this spring and shows better results, Manoah's fantasy value should slowly start to tick back up as a potential low-cost value play. |
Source: MLB.com - Keegan Matheson | RotoBaller.com |
Thu Feb 1 | 12:12 | Blue Jays Have No Plans To Move Alek Manoah |
Teams have asked the Toronto Blue Jays about right-hander Alek Manoah's availability via trade, but sources say that the Blue Jays are telling clubs they have no plans to move him. Manoah has had a very good offseason of workouts and is fully expected to be in the team's starting rotation to begin the year after struggling and being demoted to the minors twice in 2023. The 26-year-old was also dealing with some arm issues last season, which hopefully explains most of his problems just a year removed from an All-Star campaign. The former first-rounder will come at a discount in fantasy drafts this spring, and managers that take a shot on Manoah will be hoping he can return to his dominant form in 2022, when he had a 2.24 ERA, 0.99 WHIP and a career-high 180 strikeouts in 31 starts. |
Source: MLB Network - Jon Morosi | RotoBaller.com |
Mon Nov 20 2023 | 14:43 | Blue Jays Open To Moving Alek Manoah |
The Toronto Blue Jays are willing to listen to offers for right-hander Alek Manoah this offseason. The 25-year-old broke out with a sterling 2.24 ERA in the 2022 season and finished third in Cy Young voting but endured a disastrous 2023 campaign. Not only did he post a 5.87 ERA across 19 outings but he was also demoted to the club's spring training facility following early-season struggles and refused to report to Triple-A Buffalo later in the year after a brief, and unsuccessful, return to the big leagues. While his trade value has certainly taken a hit after a rollercoaster season both on and off the field in 2023, Manoah could still fetch a solid return considering his 2022 campaign but also the fact he is controlled through the 2027 season and has two minor-league options remaining. |
Source: Ken Rosenthal -- The Athletic | RotoBaller.com |
Wed Nov 8 2023 | 16:56 | Alek Manoah In Position To Earn Starting Spot In 2024 |
Toronto Blue Jays pitchers Kevin Gausman, Chris Bassitt, Jose Berrios and Yusei Kikuchi are all slated to return to the team's starting rotation next year, and general manager Ross Atkins confirmed that right-hander Alek Manoah (arm) will be in a good spot to earn the final rotation spot come spring training despite his disappointing 2022, where he had a 5.87 ERA in 19 starts and was sent to the minors on two different occasions. The 25-year-old has earned "the right to have a strong leg up" in the fifth-starter competition, Atkins said. "I feel so good about him returning back to the 2021-22 version of himself," the GM added. After Manoah, Toronto's starting depth includes Bowden Francis, Mitch White and top prospect ... [ More] |
Source: The Athletic - Kaitlyn McGrath | RotoBaller.com |
Tue Oct 10 2023 | 12:26 | Alek Manoah Wanted To Get Injections |
Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Alek Manoah (shoulder), who was demoted twice to the minor leagues in 2023 due to poor performance and injury, wanted to receive injections to address his undisclosed shoulder injury late in the season. Manoah ended up making only 19 starts for Toronto, going 3-9 with a 5.97 ERA in 87 1/3 innings. It was even more mind-boggling after the former first-rounder had a breakout season the year prior over 31 starts. The 25-year-old hasn't made any public comments since the season ended, but the Jays continue to say that he's in their future plans. There will be a rotation spot for Manoah in 2024, but he may be at odds with the front office after he was demoted twice this year. Regardless, Manoah's fantasy stock heading into 2024 has fallen precipitously after his struggles this year. |
Source: Toronto Sun - Rob Longley | RotoBaller.com |
Thu Sep 21 2023 | 12:02 | Alek Manoah Officially Shut Down |
Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Alek Manoah (arm) received multiple injections to his pitching arm in recent weeks following extensive visits with medical professionals, according to industry sources, and he's been officially shut down in 2023. The shots were intended to reduce inflammation and discomfort after no structural issues were found by doctors. In 2022, Manoah finished third in American League Cy Young voting with a 2.24 ERA in 196 2/3 innings. Early season struggles in 2023 caused him to be demoted to the Florida Complex League on June 6. He eventually returned to Toronto on July 7 and made six more starts, but he was mostly ineffective and was optioned back to Triple-A Buffalo. It's going to be an interesting offseason for the 25-year-old, and needless to say he's probably not going to be on many fantasy radars in 2024 until he proves his 2022 form is back. |
Source: Sportsnet.ca - Ben Nicholson-Smith | RotoBaller.com |
Thu Sep 14 2023 | 12:08 | Alek Manoah Not Ready To Compete |
Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Alek Manoah, an All-Star a year ago, has been shut down for the rest of the season after struggling and being sent to the minor leagues two separate times. "At the current time he feels like he's not ready to compete so we're going to respect that and kind of move on from it," manager John Schneider said. "We've been working through every decision with him together as a group and respecting his requests along the way." The 25-year-old former first-rounder last pitched for the Blue Jays on Aug. 10, and the team claimed he had undergone physical testing, although the specifics haven't been revealed. It's been a bizarre fall for a big arm. In his 19 starts for Toronto in 2023, he went 3-9 with a 5.87 ERA, 1.74 WHIP and 79 K's in 87 1/3 innings. It's impossible to know what to expect from Manoah in 2024 right now, but obviously his stock has fallen drastically. |
Source: Toronto Sun - Rob Longley | RotoBaller.com |
Mon Sep 11 2023 | 16:27 | Alek Manoah's Season Likely Over |
It's becoming more and more likely that Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Alek Manoah won't pitch again this year more than a month after he last pitched in the big leagues, according to sources familiar with the situation. No structural damage was found in his knee, back or right quadriceps after the 25-year-old got further medical testing done last week. However, a source said Manoah's lingering physical issues are leading him to prioritize rest and recovery in the hopes that his health will benefit in the short- and long-term. He hasn't pitched off a mound in a month and just two weeks are left in the Triple-A schedule. Manoah has been sent to the minors twice in 2023 and has a 5.87 ERA (6.02 FIP) and 1.74 WHIP in 19 starts for Toronto after he was a first-time All-Star in 2022. |
Source: Sportsnet.ca - Ben Nicholson-Smith | RotoBaller.com |
Thu Aug 24 2023 | 17:20 | No Medical Issues For Alek Manoah |
Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Alek Manoah is scheduled to join Triple-A Buffalo on Thursday after undergoing a wide range of medical tests in Toronto over the last couple of weeks, according to sources. No major structural issues were found, so Manoah will build his arm back up. Toronto has been searching for answers as to why the 25-year-old has gone 3-9 this year with a career-worst 5.87 ERA (6.03 FIP), 1.74 WHIP, 59 walks and 79 strikeouts in 19 starts in the big leagues in 2023 after he was one of the best pitchers in baseball just a year ago. There's no timetable for how long Manoah will spend in the minors, but fantasy managers in single-year leagues should have already gone in a different direction. |
Source: Sportsnet.ca - Ben Nicholson-Smith | RotoBaller.com |
Fri Aug 11 2023 | 16:00 | Alek Manoah Sent Back To Minors |
Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Alek Manoah has been sent back to Triple-A Buffalo on Friday. The team called up pitcher Hagen Danner in a corresponding move. What a frustrating year it's been for Manoah, who made his first All-Star team in 2022. He fell to 3-9 on the year after allowing four earned runs in four innings of work in a loss to the Cleveland Guardians on Thursday night. Manoah has a 5.87 ERA (6.02 FIP), 1.74 WHIP, 59 walks and 79 strikeouts in 87 1/3 innings over his 19 starts for Toronto in his third major-league season. Control has been a big issue for the 25-year-old, so he'll go back to the farm for now in hopes of rejoining the Jays' starting rotation for the final playoff push in September. |
Source: SI.com - Mitch Bannon | RotoBaller.com |
Fri Aug 11 2023 | 12:23 | Alek Manoah Picks Up Ninth Loss Thursday |
Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Alek Manoah labored in the team's 4-3 loss to the Cleveland Guardians on Thursday night. In four innings of work, Manoah allowed four earned runs on four hits while walking three and striking out six to pick up his ninth loss of the season. The 25-year-old hasn't been as bad as he was earlier in the year for Toronto, but he also hasn't been that great since returning from a demotion to the minor leagues. In six starts since returning to Toronto's starting rotation on July 7, Manoah has worked to a 4.91 ERA (5.07 FIP) with 17 walks and 31 strikeouts in 29 1/3 innings pitched. He's only made it past five innings once in that stretch, back in his first start back with the team on July 7. |
Source: MLB.com | RotoBaller.com |
Sun Jul 23 2023 | 19:59 | Alek Manoah Delivers Decent Performance |
Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Alek Manoah was asked to take the mound against the Seattle Mariners on Sunday. The right-hander looked decent as he struck out six batters on the afternoon. The 25-year-old went 5 1/3 innings, allowing three hits, three runs, and also gave up four walks during his no-decision. At least fantasy managers are getting something out of Manoah, but it's no where near the level of production from last season. He'll carry a 6.10 ERA, 1.80 WHIP and a 62/51 K/BB ratio into his next start against the Los Angeles Angels. |
Source: MLB.com | RotoBaller.com |
Fri Jul 7 2023 | 13:11 | Blue Jays Officially Recall Alek Manoah From Minors |
The Toronto Blue Jays officially recalled right-hander Alek Manoah from Double-A New Hampshire on Friday and placed right-hander Jay Jackson on the paternity list in a corresponding move. Manoah will be making his awaited return to Toronto's starting rotation on Friday when he faces the Detroit Tigers on the road. The 25-year-old made his first All-Star appearance in 2022 in just his second MLB season, but things went awry earlier this year to the tune of a 1-7 record, 6.36 ERA and 1.89 WHIP in 13 starts to prompt the Blue Jays to send him down to work on his mechanics. Manoah was torched for 11 runs in 2 2/3 innings in the Florida Complex League before bouncing back in a start for New Hampshire on July 2. He's still rostered in 70% of Yahoo leagues, but a solid showing in his return on Friday will cause that number to rise quickly. |
Source: Blue Jays Twitter | RotoBaller.com |
Tue Jul 4 2023 | 18:57 | Alek Manoah Returning On Friday |
Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Alek Manoah has been recalled to make the start against the Detroit Tigers on Friday. The 25-year-old was demoted in early June after posting a horrendous 6.36 ERA through 13 starts. He was roughed up in rookie-ball, but bounced back nicely during his start in Double-A. It appears the Blue Jays have seen enough to give Manoah another chance. He'll get a favorable assignment against the struggling Tigers offense. Fantasy managers might want to consider stashing him in case of a possible second half bounce back. |
Source: Keegan Matheson | RotoBaller.com |
Sun Jul 2 2023 | 22:48 | Alek Manoah Has Excellent Start In Double-A |
Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Alek Manoah showed signs of improvement in his latest minor league start with Double-A New Hampshire, throwing five innings of one-run ball. He allowed just three hits and had an impressive 10 strikeouts. The only flaw in this start was that he still walked three, but that number is at least manageable. With Blue Jays management saying they have seen good signs from the big righty, it's possible that he returns after the all-star break if things keep going in a positive direction. Fantasy managers may want to take a shot on the former all-star bouncing back in the second half, and now would be a good time to stash him coming off his best outing of the season (albeit in Double-A). |
Source: New Hampshire Fisher Cats | RotoBaller.com |