Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Alek Manoah stepped onto an MLB mound in a game Friday for the first time since June 5, when a terrible start against the Houston Astros promoted a rare demotion to the Florida Complex League.
A month-long absence to fix his delivery in the minors, as well as the optimal opponent for a strong return to the starting rotation, helped him find his groove as the All-Star break approaches.
The Detroit Tigers lost, 12-2, to Manoah and the Blue Jays in Friday's series opener at Comerica Park. In the 2022 season, Manoah posted a 2.