The Toronto Blue Jays, after their 6-0 win over the Houston Astros , announced a pair of significant roster moves Thursday as they continue their push for the postseason. The team reinstated right-hander Alek Manoah from the 60-day injured list and optioned him to Triple-A Buffalo, and in a corresponding move, Toronto designated infielder Orelvis Martinez for assignment to make room on the 40-man roster.

League rules dictated the timing of Manoah’s reinstatement. The 27-year-old had exhausted his 30-day rehab assignment, as well as three 10-day extensions, which required the Blue Jays to either activate him or return him to the active roster. The decision comes as Toronto remains in the hunt for its first AL East title since 2015.

Manoah is working his way back from UCL reconstruct

See Full Page