Blue Jays' Alek Manoah to make comeback in triple-A game

TORONTO — Alek Manoah 's comeback from injury will continue Saturday when he starts for the Toronto Blue Jays ' triple-A affiliate in Buffalo, N.Y.

Blue Jays catcher Danny Jansen will be behind the plate for the Buffalo Bisons, and relievers Erik Swanson and Jordan Romano of Markham, Ont., will also pitch in the game.Manoah was put on the 15-day injured list with shoulder soreness and inflammation sustained during spring training. Jansen was on the 10-day IL after he suffered a small fracture in the pisiform bone at the base of his right wrist when he got hit by a pitch on March 13.Swanson was out with right forearm tightness.

Manoah will start in the first game of a day-night doubleheader between the Bisons and Rochester Red Wings, who are part of the Washington Nationals' organization. Blue Jays manager John Schneider said that Manoah would have a 70-pitch limit. He said that the ideal scenario was for Manoah to go five innings, with Swanson and Romano closing out the seven-inning game.Manoah is coming off a rough rehab start with Single A Dunedin on Sunday. He walked his first four batters and allowed seven runs over 1 2/3 innings.This report by The Canadian Press was first published April 12, 2024.

Alek Manoah Toronto Blue Jays Comeback Injury Triple-A Game Buffalo Bisons Danny Jansen Erik Swanson Jordan Romano

Canada Latest News, Canada Headlines

Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.

Alek Manoah faces hitters as slow road back to Blue Jays continuesExplore stories from Atlantic Canada.
Source: SaltWire Network - 🏆 45. / 63 Read more »

Blue Jays' Alek Manoah Happy with Rehab Start Despite Ugly LineToronto Blue Jays pitcher Alek Manoah is pleased with his first minor league rehab start, despite giving up seven runs in 1 2/3 innings. Manoah's right shoulder felt healthy, and he is focused on continuing to feel good and attack in future games.
Source: BurnabyNOW_News - 🏆 14. / 77 Read more »

Blue Jays' Alek Manoah Happy with Rehab Start Despite Ugly LineToronto Blue Jays pitcher Alek Manoah is pleased with his first minor league rehab start, despite giving up seven runs in 1 2/3 innings. Manoah's right shoulder felt healthy, and he is focused on continuing to feel good and attack in future games.
Source: PGCitizen - 🏆 65. / 51 Read more »

Blue Jays starter Alek Manoah happy with outing despite ugly line because shoulder is healthyDUNEDIN, Fla. (AP) — Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Alek Manoah was happy with his first minor league rehab start despite an ugly line because his right shoulder felt healthy.
Source: SooToday - 🏆 8. / 85 Read more »

Blue Jays starter Alek Manoah happy with outing despite ugly line because shoulder is healthyToronto Blue Jays right-hander Alek Manoah was happy with his first minor league rehab start despite an ugly line because his right shoulder felt healthy.
Source: CP24 - 🏆 30. / 67 Read more »

Blue Jays GM Ross Atkins remains bullish on both offence and Alek ManoahExplore stories from Atlantic Canada.
Source: SaltWire Network - 🏆 45. / 63 Read more »