The Toronto Blue Jays were hoping a trip to the Complex League could help “fix” Alek Manoah.
He has struggled this season much more than anyone could imagine.
In 13 starts this season he is 1-7 with a 6.36 ERA.
Also in 52 innings pitched, he has 48 walks.
The loss of command became the main problem that needed to be addressed.
These were the kinds of problems that Manoah simply couldn’t solve.
However, in his first start for the Blue Jays Complex League team, things did not go well.
The former MLB All-Star allowed 11 runs, 10 hits and two home runs to players he was substantially older than.
According to the Fireside Yankees, Manoah was facing players between the ages of 17 and 20.
He even allowed two home runs to players born in 2004.
He #Yankees The Florida Complex League team consists largely of position players ages 17-20, and yet this afternoon they scored 11 runs on 10 hits, two walks and two HRs against Alek Manoah. Both players he allowed a HR were born in 2004. pic.twitter.com/UYRrA26Bf1
— Fireside Yankees (@FiresideYankees) June 27, 2023
It’s clear from the start that things haven’t gotten better for Manoa.
But you still have plenty of time to figure things out.
The Blue Jays shouldn’t be in a rush to bring Manoah back to the big leagues.
They have to take a long-term view with him in hopes that he can solve whatever problem he’s having.
Some people believe that the shot clock could be what is causing Manoah’s problems.
He has not adapted to having to catch the ball and throw it so soon.
Manoah is just 25 years old and is a player the Blue Jays hope to develop.
But if they can’t figure out what’s causing his downfall, he may never be All-Star caliber again.
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