Manoah has been throwing bullpens regularly as he works his way back from Tommy John surgery. He would likely need a few live batting practice sessions before beginning a lengthy rehab assignment, so he likely wouldn’t become an option for the Blue Jays until August. However, it would be great to see the 27-year-old healthy and back on the mound soon.

It’s merely a procedural move since Manoah is still working his way back from last year’s Tommy John surgery and won’t be an option for the Blue Jays until sometime in the second half of the year.

Manoah, 27, will throw off the mound for the first time since June 17 after undergoing a hybrid Tommy John procedure last summer. The 6-foot-6 right-hander is hoping to face hitters by the middle of the 2025 campaign, and he could be an option for the Blue Jays before the season comes to a close.

The 27-year-old hurler underwent Tommy John surgery back in June, so the chances of him being ready for a return in August seem a bit optimistic. The Jays will undoubtedly play it cautiously in his recovery, and despite the fact that he feels “brand new” it’s unlikely that he winds up logging meaningful innings for the Blue Jays in 2025.