The Blue Jays placed Alek Manoah (elbow) on the 60-day injured list Monday, per team updates, opening a 40-man roster spot for Richard Lovelady’s contract selection.

Fantasy Impact

Manoah, throwing off a mound post-hybrid internal brace surgery, won’t return until August, landing on the 60-day IL Monday to make room for Lovelady on Toronto’s roster. His recovery progresses slowly. Fantasy managers in dynasty leagues should stash him, as his late-season return could bolster the Blue Jays’ rotation with his proven upside if fully healed.

Alek Manoah (elbow) is scheduled to throw off a mound Friday, his first since undergoing a hybrid internal brace procedure last June, per team updates.

Fantasy Impact

Manoah’s Friday bullpen marks a recovery milestone, with plans to face hitters by June and rehab by July, eyeing an August return for the Blue Jays. Fantasy managers in keeper leagues should note his progress for late-season potential.

Alek Manoah is targeting a return to the Blue Jays starting rotation in August.

Fantasy Impact

Manoah underwent Tommy John surgery back in June. He won't be rushed back, so it is possible he doesn't pitch at all this upcoming season depending on how his recovery goes.

The Blue Jays transferred Alek Manoah to the 60-day IL.

Fantasy Impact

Manoah has been out for the season for a while after undergoing Tommy John surgery.

Alek Manoah underwent successful UCL surgery with an internal brace.

Fantasy Impact

Manoah will miss the rest of the 2024 season and likely most of the 2025 season. He will rejoin the Blue Jays in the next few days and will likely have a rehab plan outlined for him.