Spencer ⁣Horwitz Sent Down Amidst Slump

The Toronto Blue Jays optioned outfielder Spencer Horwitz to Triple-A Buffalo on September 11,⁢ 2024, as⁣ the 23-year-old has experienced a significant downturn in hitting performance.Horwitz is currently batting.176 with a.288 on-base percentage and a .348 slugging⁤ percentage in 336 at-bats for the Bisons. he has also⁣ accumulated 112 strikeouts this season Sportsnet.

Alek Manoah Continues Rehab Assignment

Right-handed pitcher Alek Manoah has been reinstated from the 60-day injured list and ⁤subsequently optioned⁣ to Triple-A Buffalo to continue his rehabilitation from UCL reconstruction surgery Sportsnet. His most recent outing on September 6th saw him pitch⁣ 5.2 innings ‍on 90 pitches, allowing seven ⁤runs (five unearned) on six hits, including two home runs, with one walk and five strikeouts.

The Blue Jays faced‍ a⁤ deadline to make a⁢ decision regarding Manoah, as ⁤his 30-day rehab window, along‍ with three 10-day extensions, expired on ⁤Friday, September 10th. MLB rules prohibit further extensions, necessitating‍ either an option⁤ to Triple-A, a recall to the major league roster, or a new injury requiring continued rehab Sportsnet.

Manoah’s Recovery Timeline

Alek Manoah⁤ underwent UCL reconstruction ⁤surgery⁤ earlier in the year, sidelining him for a significant portion of the 2024 season. The option to Triple-A allows him to continue building arm strength and refining his mechanics in⁣ a game environment ⁣before perhaps being considered for a return to the Blue ⁤Jays’ major league roster. The Blue Jays will closely monitor his progress in Buffalo.