Less than two years ago, right-hander Alek Manoah forced his way onto the scene with the Toronto Blue Jays, making his MLB debut on the road against one of sports' most iconic franchises, the New York Yankees.
It was the first of many milestones he’d reach during his rookie season with the franchise that drafted him 11th overall in 2019. The 25-year-old didn’t lose any steam in his first full major-league campaign, becoming the club’s ace starter and finishing third in AL Cy Young voting in 2022.
Now entering Year 3 with the Blue Jays, Manoah can add another accomplishment to his resume when he takes the hill Thursday in St.