Alek Manoah sports a 4.18 ERA to go with a 1.14 WHIP and a 27:9 K:BB in 23.2 innings through his first five starts in the majors. Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports

Blue Jays RHP Alek Manoah fined, suspended for five games

Originally posted on MLB Trade Rumors | By Anthony Franco | Last updated 6/22/21

Major League Baseball announced that Blue Jays right-hander Alek Manoah has been suspended for five games and fined an undisclosed amount for “intentionally throwing” at Orioles third baseman Maikel Franco during last Saturday’s start in Baltimore. He is appealing the ban.

After surrendering back-to-back home runs to Ryan Mountcastle and DJ Stewart, Manoah hit Franco on the elbow with a 94 mph fastball in the fourth inning of Saturday’s game. Franco took exception and jawed at Manoah, leading the benches to empty. Manoah was ejected by first base umpire Jerry Meals.

Additionally, Toronto manager Charlie Montoyo has been suspended for one game as a result of Manoah’s actions. He’ll serve his punishment Tuesday night, sitting out the Jays game against the Marlins.

This article first appeared on MLB Trade Rumors and was syndicated with permission.

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