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Blue Jays Reinstate Alek Manoah, Option Him to Triple-A as Orelvis Martinez Is DFA’d

League rehab limits forced the move, reflecting Manoah’s ongoing UCL recovery with reduced Triple-A velocity.

DUNEDIN, FLORIDA - FEBRUARY 29 : Toronto Blue Jays shortstop Orelvis Martinez (13) during a MLB spring training game against Philadelphia Phillies at TD Ballpark on February 29, 2024 in Dunedin , Florida. (Miguel J. Rodriguez Carrillo/VIEWpress)
TORONTO, ON - JUNE 18: Orelvis Martinez #13 of Toronto Blue Jays looks on before play starts against the Boston Red Sox in their MLB game at the Rogers Centre on June 18, 2024 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Mark Blinch/Getty Images)
May 19, 2024; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Alek Manoah (6) delivers a pitch against the Tampa Bay Rays in the second inning at Rogers Centre. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-USA TODAY Sports

Overview

  • Toronto activated Manoah from the 60-day injured list after his rehab assignment window expired, then optioned him to Buffalo.
  • In five Triple-A outings, Manoah logged a 3.09 ERA over 23 1/3 innings with a 17% strikeout rate, an 11% walk rate, and a 90–93 mph fastball.
  • His most recent Bisons start on Sept. 6 spanned 5.2 innings on 90 pitches with five strikeouts, one walk, and two home runs allowed, with five of seven runs unearned.
  • Orelvis Martinez was designated for assignment to open a 40-man roster spot and will now go through waivers.
  • Martinez, a former top prospect suspended 80 games in 2024 for Clomiphene, hit .176/.288/.348 with 13 homers and 112 strikeouts in 99 Triple-A games this year.