(Toronto) Alek Manoah’s serious troubles eventually led the Toronto Blue Jays to send him on a stint in the minor leagues.

The club traded the 25-year-old right-hander to the rookie-level Florida Training Complex League.

“We think it’s a good first step,” Blue Jays manager John Schneider said. We want to make sure we do everything we can to get him back on top. »

The day before, the winner of 16 games last year was chased after a single out against Houston, giving up six points and seven hits.

The loss dropped Manoah’s record to 1-7, in addition to raising his GAA to 6.36.

His lone victory came on April 5, in Kansas City.

Schneider and pitching coach Pete Walker informed him of the decision to send him to the minors early Tuesday afternoon.

“It went well, but it wasn’t an easy conversation,” Schneider said. He admits that the results have not really been there. He just wants to help the club win. I fully expect him to tackle this head-on, as in everything he does. »

Manoah was an All-Star in 2022, going 16-7 and averaging 2.24.

In his big league debut in 2021, he went 9-2 with a 3.22 GAA.

This season, the former West Virginia Mountaineer has seemed to run out of answers on the mound. In Florida, he will be able to work on his shooting mechanics and his state of mind.

“We’re confident that when he’s back to being himself again, he’ll be able to reclaim his place among our big guys,” Schneider said. This environment is a good starting point. »