Blue Jays Send Struggling Ace Alek Manoah to Rookie League to Fix Mechanical Issues

Manoah, who finished third in Cy Young voting last season, has struggled mightily this year with a 1-7 record and 6.36 ERA in 13 starts.
The Blue Jays optioned Manoah to their Florida Complex League affiliate after he allowed six runs in just one-third of an inning in his latest start.
Manoah has had issues with his control, leading the majors in walks allowed, and the effectiveness of his slider has declined significantly.
The move is meant to allow Manoah to work out his struggles in a lower-pressure environment as the Blue Jays try to get their ace back on track.
Manoah remains optimistic he can rediscover his dominant form from a season ago and rejoin the Blue Jays later this season.