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Toronto Sun
7 days ago
- Sport
- Toronto Sun
Eyes on the Bisons as Blue Jays' Springer, Manoah, Bieber work their way back
Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Alek Manoah, top, stretches out his arm during spring training in Dunedin Fla., on Monday, February 17, 2025. Manoah managed just five outs in a short first rehab appearance for the triple-A Bisons on Wednesday. Photo by Nathan Denette / THE CANADIAN PRESS Even with the Blue Jays in the thick of pennant race in mid-August, some of the attention around the American League East leaders these days is being diverted by their triple-A farm team in Buffalo. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. 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Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors Don't have an account? Create Account The Queen City has suddenly become the place to be outside of the Rogers Centre, with several Jays — George Springer, Shane Bieber and Alek Manoah — all using the Bisons as a springboard to their eventual return to the majors. Manoah, for example, made his first rehab start in Buffalo on Wednesday for the Bisons, though it didn't go well for the one-time ace of the Jays pitching staff and Cy Young Award finalist. The right-hander recorded just five outs, yielding three runs on two hits, while issuing three walks, hitting a batter and recording one strikeout in a 9-4 loss to the Lehigh Valley IronPigs. Heading into the outing, the goal was to have Manoah throw anywhere from 70 to 75 pitches. Instead, he managed just 49 pitches, with only 27 going for strikes. Your noon-hour look at what's happening in Toronto and beyond. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. Please try again This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Manoah underwent UCL reconstruction on hios right elbow last season after a five-game return to the bigs. His 30-day rehab clock began with a start in class-A on July 22. Springer, meanwhile, was finally cleared on Wednesday by Major League Baseball to return to play after taking a pitch to the head on July 28. The plan is for the veteran outfielder to pack his bags and head to Buffalo. Springer might get a chance to DH on Thursday for the Bisons and, all being well, should be back in the Blue Jays lineup within a few days. The former World Series MVP was in the midst of a renaissance season when he took a fastball off the side of his face in Baltimore by rookie Kade Strowd in the ninth inning. Camden Yards at Oriole Park was left in stunned silence. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Thankfully, Springer did slightly turn his head after Strowd threw his 96-mph fastball, which is why the ball hit Springer's left ear flap. In other words, it could have been worse. Per baseball's concussion protocols, Springer had to check off many boxes before receiving the green light and was placed on the seven-day disabled list in the wake of his concussion diagnosis. What followed involved mandatory baseline testing and a specific return-to-play process aimed to prevent a premature return to play and ensure players are fully recovered before resuming activities. Being cleared by MLB is the first step. Mind you, it was odd that Springer was even in the game with the Orioles comfortably ahead 11-4. The hope is that the worse is indeed over for Springer, whose veteran presence and overall ability have been missed. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Even without him, the Jays have managed to post wins, but the team is infinitely better positioned with a healthy Springer in the lineup. On Friday, Bieber is scheduled to make his third rehab start for the organization after the Jays acquired the former Cy Young Award winner from Cleveland at the trade deadline. In his previous two outings, covering 10.2 innings, the right-hander has pitched to a 3.38 ERA but has 12 strikeouts and just two walks. And if that all wasn't enough going on in Buffalo, on Thursday, top prospect Trey Yesavage will make his triple-A debut after the right-hander was promoted from double-A earlier in the week. While rocketing up through three levels of the minors this season, Yesavage has a 3.01 ERA to go with a 5-1 record. In 80 innings to date, he has a whopping 134 strikeouts. Editorial Cartoons Toronto Maple Leafs Columnists Columnists Toronto & GTA
National Post
7 days ago
- Sport
- National Post
Eyes on the Bisons as Blue Jays' Springer, Manoah, Bieber work their way back
Even with the Blue Jays in the thick of pennant race in mid-August, some of the attention around the American League East leaders these days is being diverted by their triple-A farm team in Buffalo. Article content The Queen City has suddenly become the place to be outside of the Rogers Centre, with several Jays — George Springer, Shane Bieber and Alek Manoah — all using the Bisons as a springboard to their eventual return to the majors. Article content Article content Manoah, for example, made his first rehab start in Buffalo on Wednesday for the Bisons, though it didn't go well for the one-time ace of the Jays pitching staff and Cy Young Award finalist. Article content The right-hander recorded just five outs, yielding three runs on two hits, while issuing three walks, hitting a batter and recording one strikeout in a 9-4 loss to the Lehigh Valley IronPigs. Article content Heading into the outing, the goal was to have Manoah throw anywhere from 70 to 75 pitches. Instead, he managed just 49 pitches, with only 27 going for strikes. Article content Manoah underwent UCL reconstruction on hios right elbow last season after a five-game return to the bigs. Article content His 30-day rehab clock began with a start in class-A on July 22. Article content Springer, meanwhile, was finally cleared on Wednesday by Major League Baseball to return to play after taking a pitch to the head on July 28. The plan is for the veteran outfielder to pack his bags and head to Buffalo. Article content Springer might get a chance to DH on Thursday for the Bisons and, all being well, should be back in the Blue Jays lineup within a few days. Article content The former World Series MVP was in the midst of a renaissance season when he took a fastball off the side of his face in Baltimore by rookie Kade Strowd in the ninth inning. Camden Yards at Oriole Park was left in stunned silence. Article content Thankfully, Springer did slightly turn his head after Strowd threw his 96-mph fastball, which is why the ball hit Springer's left ear flap. In other words, it could have been worse. Article content Per baseball's concussion protocols, Springer had to check off many boxes before receiving the green light and was placed on the seven-day disabled list in the wake of his concussion diagnosis. Article content What followed involved mandatory baseline testing and a specific return-to-play process aimed to prevent a premature return to play and ensure players are fully recovered before resuming activities. Article content Being cleared by MLB is the first step. Article content Mind you, it was odd that Springer was even in the game with the Orioles comfortably ahead 11-4. Article content The hope is that the worse is indeed over for Springer, whose veteran presence and overall ability have been missed.
New York Times
7 days ago
- Sport
- New York Times
Blue Jays' Alek Manoah stumbles in first Triple A rehab outing, future uncertain
TORONTO — For much of the Blue Jays' season, Alek Manoah appeared like a potential late-season secret weapon. His path back to the big leagues, at least for 2025, is now less clear. In Manoah's first Triple A rehab outing, he lasted 1 2/3 innings, walking three batters and reaching 49 pitches on Wednesday. The righty initially aimed for 70 to 75 pitches and potentially five innings of work in the outing. Initially during Manoah's rehab, the Jays were focused on health and slowly building arm strength. Now, it's starting to become about results. Advertisement 'You want to see kind of the desired result,' manager John Schneider said. 'And with him, he's always been a little scattered. It's tough to really tell until we talk to him, with what he was feeling. But you always want to see more strikes.' Manoah flashed encouraging stuff in early rehab games, reaching 94.3 mph with his fastball and averaging 93.3 in a July outing for Dunedin. On Wednesday, his slider held less spin and the fastball was down over two mph. After striking out his first opposing batter, the former Cy Young finalist retired just four of his next 10 batters. At his best, Manoah's command was never elite. He earned MVP votes in 2022 while leading the American League in hit batters and walking 51. He was a pivotal anchor at the top of Toronto's rotation, earning the club's first playoff start against the Seattle Mariners. In 2023, Manoah's walk rate jumped as he allowed 6.1 free passes per nine innings. He posted a 5.87 ERA in 19 starts that year before the team sent him to the minors. Manoah returned in early 2024 before undergoing Tommy John surgery after five outings. In four rehab starts this summer, Manoah has allowed nine earned runs and walked eight batters in seven innings. He'll return to Toronto to meet with coaches and medical staff on Thursday, Schneider said. Here's Alek Manoah's strikeout thread from Wednesday afternoon. His first one comes on a 78.4 mph backdoor slider for the called strike. — Ryley Delaney🏳️⚧️ (@Ryley__Delaney) August 13, 2025 'I think when you're so focused on the health,' Schneider said. 'You can probably lose sight of your delivery and mechanics, things like that. Hopefully his in-between here is better and can kind of get him back on the horse.' If Manoah manages to find his form and build a pitch count, the righty could still factor into Toronto's late-season pitching plans. But a return is no longer necessary with the state of the club's pitching depth. The Jays have five healthy starters in the big leagues right now, with a rehabbing Shane Bieber likely one start away from his return. Top prospect Trey Yesavage will debut in Triple A on Thursday, and could join the Jays down the stretch as rotation depth or bullpen help. Advertisement Toronto has managed over two seasons without Manoah in the rotation. It can likely survive September and a playoff race without him this year. But with Chris Bassitt and Max Scherzer set for free agency in the winter, a future rotation spot will be his to take, provided he can locate the zone. If he finds peak form again, Manoah could be much more than depth. 'It is nice to have the depth,' Schneider said. 'We have a lot of good pitching, a lot of good starting pitching. I think for [Manoah], just focus on getting in the zone, making sure he's recovering well and kind of let the chips fall where they may.' Spot the pattern. Connect the terms Find the hidden link between sports terms Play today's puzzle
Yahoo
26-07-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Blue Jays Predicted to Make Trade After Injury News
Blue Jays Predicted to Make Trade After Injury News originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Toronto Blue Jays have experienced limited playoff success in recent years, but their current squad is equipped to change that. They're 1.5 games behind the Detroit Tigers for the top record in the AL, and they tied their franchise record with 10 straight home wins after Sunday's 8-6 victory over the San Francisco Giants. Toronto is three games ahead of the New York Yankees for first place in the AL East, who they'll host Monday-Wednesday. The Blue Jays swept the Yankees in four games at the Rogers Centre from June 30 to July 3, and are up 5-2 in the season series. However, despite its success, Toronto still needs pitching help. Reliever Yimi Garcia (0-1, 3.86 ERA), who hasn't pitched since July 2, is now dealing with a nerve issue in his right elbow in addition to the ankle injury that originally sidelined him. This is the same ailment that the veteran dealt with a year ago before the Blue Jays sent him to the Seattle Mariners at the Trade Deadline, via Keegan Matheson. Meanwhile, former All-MLB First Teamer Alek Manoah is still rehabbing his UCL injury from last year and is scheduled to return by the end of this season. However, Matheson explained that Toronto may be inclined to trade for more pitchers rather than depending on Garcia and/or Manoah. "This won't be new ground for the Blue Jays. In 2023, Ross Atkins aimed high by acquiring then-reliever Jordan Hicks from the Cardinals, a move that worked well down the stretch," he wrote. "This front office has targeted relievers with control remaining in the past, too, which is always attractive for an organization with money to spend today and tomorrow." "García could still pitch big innings -- and soon -- but this is just another reason for the Blue Jays to move aggressively and decisively over the next two weeks," he continued. Right-handed pitcher Kevin Gausman (6-7, 4.19 ERA) will start for Toronto against New York southpaw Carlos Rodon (10-6, 3.08 ERA) on Monday. Both teams are 7-3 in their last 10 games. After this series, the Blue Jays will travel to face the Tigers and Baltimore Orioles before hosting the Kansas City Royals. This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jul 21, 2025, where it first appeared.
Yahoo
08-07-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Blue Jays Provide Injury Update to All-Star Pitcher Alek Manoah on Monday
Blue Jays Provide Injury Update to All-Star Pitcher Alek Manoah on Monday originally appeared on Athlon Sports. While the Toronto Blue Jays continue to defend their top spot in the AL East, they were given some positive news on former All-Star pitcher Alek Manoah. Advertisement After undergoing Tommy John surgery for an elbow injury he sustained in a start against the Chicago White Sox back in May of 2024, Blue Jays insider Keegan Matheson reported that the 27-year-old has a chance of drawing his first rehab start in the coming days. "Alek Manoah is throwing to live hitters again tomorrow in Florida, simulating two innings. [John] Schneider says that after tomorrow, he'll either throw one more live session to his own hitters or move into his first rehab game. From there, a Spring Training-style ramp-up," Matheson posted to X. If Alek Manoah is able to return to his All-Star potential that Toronto saw from him in 2022, his presence in the pitching staff would only be great for the Blue Jays moving forward. Advertisement It seems as if Manoah is on pace for the Blue Jays' initial return timetable for him that is set for August, barring any setbacks in the rehab process. Before going down with his elbow injury early last season, Manoah was on pace for another solid season. Through five starts in 2024, Manoah had a 1-2 record, 3.70 ERA, 1.03 WHIP, and tallied 26 strikeouts in 24.1 innings pitched. However his best season came in 2022, when he finished with a 16-7 record, 2.24 ERA, 0.99 WHIP, and had 180 strikeouts in 196.2 innings pitched. Earning an All-Star bid in just his second season in the league. Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Alek ManoahDan Hamilton-Imagn Images With an MLB-leading eight-game win streak entering a series in which they travel to Chicago to take on the White Sox, the Blue Jays have been the hottest team in baseball in the month of July. Advertisement Toronto swept the then-AL East-leading New York Yankees to take over first place in the division, following that up with a three-game sweep over the Los Angeles Angels to begin the month. This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jul 7, 2025, where it first appeared.
