A healthy number of Toronto Blue Jays fans made the trip south of the border to Detroit on Friday to witness Alek Manoah’s highly anticipated return to the majors, and the 2022 All-Star did not disappoint.
Manoah, surprisingly announced as the starter for Friday’s series opener against the Tigers, arrived at Comerica Park almost exactly a month after being optioned to the Florida Complex League on June 6. While some believed this move to be premature, the 25-year-old proved that he was ready for the moment in Toronto's 12-2 win.