Alex Manoah isn't expected to figure into the Jays plans until much later this summer, but he took a huge step in his recovery effort on Friday morning.

It was just 15 fastballs but that was more than enough for Alek Manoah as the Toronto Blue Jays pitcher took another big step in his rehab.

Finally, some good news on the injury front for the Toronto Blue Jays. Keegan Matheson with MLB.com is reporting that right-hander Alek Manoah will be throwing off the mound for the first time since undergoing Tommy John surgery last summer.