Aug 23, 2021; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Alek Manoah (6) delivers against the Chicago White Sox in the first inning at Rogers Centre. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-USA TODAY Sportss
Rookie starter Alek Manoah has had a very positive impact on the Blue Jays’ 2021 season, and may affect how the front office works going forward too.
When the 2021 campaign began it looked like the Blue Jays had a shortage of quality depth in their starting rotation. They had plenty of arms that could do the job, but realistically Hyun Jin Ryu was the only one who was viewed as a #2 starter or better.