Jays adjust schedule to have Manoah armed and ready for post-season

Alek Manoah's next start will be on Saturday, not Friday, as usual. The team has pushed it back to avoid a bad loss in a crucial series against the Tampa Bay Rays.

Jays adjust schedule to have Alek Manoah armed and ready for post-season. Manaah's next outing is on Saturday, not Friday, as it would normally be. The extra day will help the rest of the starting staff. Manoaah has been playing a lot of games this season. He has a 14-7 win-loss record and an ERA of 2.40. His 183.2 innings are at team high. If the Jays win the series, he will be available for the season finale in Baltimore. They want him to be strong for playoffs. John Schneider said if they secure the top wild-card spot and a first round at home, Manaoah would be the pitcher.

Jays adjust schedule to have Manoah armed and ready for post-season. Nate Pearson is recovering from a lat strain.

Pearson pitched 1.1 innings for the triple A Bisons on Wednesday. Schneider believes Pearson could contribute at the next level if he recovers well.

Santiago Espinal is out for most of the season with a left oblique strain. Anthony Bass is available and likely to see action on Thursday. Lourdes Gurriel Jr. is with the team in the Tampa area and continues to progress through baseball activities. The Jays had won 15 of their previous 19 road games heading into Thursday’s game.