Blue Jays GM: Alek Manoah Had Injection In Shoulder
Toronto Blue Jays general manager Ross Atkins says Alek Manoah received an injection to relieve discomfort in his right shoulder, and multiple tests haven\'t revealed any structural damage.
\"He has been motivated to get back to form,\" Atkins said. \"He made the decision to get the injection because he felt as though that was the next best step.\"
After going 9-2 as a rookie in 2021, Manoah went 16-7 with a 2.24 ERA in 2022, finishing third in AL Cy Young voting.
Toronto\'s Opening Day starter in 2023, Manoah was demoted to the rookie-level Florida Complex League in June after going 1-7 with a 6.36 ERA.
Manoah went 2-2 with a 4.91 ERA in seven starts after rejoining the big league roster in July.
However, Toronto\'s GM shot down suggestions of a rift between team and player.
\"He has not asked for a trade,\" Atkins said, \"and we are focused on solutions with him and focused on putting him in position to be successful.\"
Atkins said Manoah chose to get the injection after consulting with doctors, adding that Blue Jays medical staff attended those sessions alongside the pitcher.
Via Associated Press