Blue Jays demote starter Alek Manoah to minors for 2nd time this season

The Toronto Blue Jays have sent starting pitcher Alek Manoah to the minors for the second time this season.

The team announced Friday that the right-hander has been optioned to triple-A Buffalo.

Right-handed pitcher Hagen Danner, 24, was recalled from the Bisons in a corresponding move and made active before Toronto's game against the visiting Chicago Cubs,

He started the season 1-7 with a 6.36 earned-run average before being demoted to the minors to focus on his delivery.

Manoah was a finalist for the American League Cy Young award last year, but has struggled this season with a 3-9 record and 5.87 ERA.