Struggling starter Alek Manoah refused to report to Triple-A after Blue Jays sent him down: reports

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The nightmare season for Toronto Blue Jays right-handed starter Alek Manoah continues, as he reportedly did not head to Triple-A Buffalo last month when he was optioned. 

Manoah, who owns a 5.87 ERA in 19 starts this season (87.1 innings), stayed in Toronto for two weeks instead of reporting to Triple-A, per Sportsnet. 

The Athletic added that Manoah requested more physical testing on himself after undergoing a physical before his expected departure to Triple-A. He has seen multiple specialists to get opinions on suspected wear and tear on his knee, back and right quad, per Sportsnet. 

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Alek Manoah, #6 of the Toronto Blue Jays, throws a pitch during the second inning against the Cleveland Guardians at Progressive Field on Aug. 10, 2023 in Cleveland. (Nick Cammett/Diamond Images via Getty Images)

No structural damage has been found. 

Manoah has not pitched in a month, with his last start for the Jays coming on Aug. 10, when he went four innings, allowing four earned runs against the Cleveland Guardians. With the Triple-A season only having two weeks left, Manoah gearing up for a return to the bigs does not appear likely.  

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In turn, The Athletic is reporting that the Blue Jays are operating with the thought that Manoah will not be available to pitch for the remainder of the year. The Blue Jays own a wild card spot in the American League with just a few weeks left in the regular season. 

Manoah, upset with Toronto’s decision to send him down, has not been throwing any bullpens or side sessions to remain in game shape.