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Whit Merrifield and Alek Manoah lead the Blue Jays to a 12-2
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The Jays' Alek Manoah thinks he has his edge back
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Alek Manoah's first step in return to Blue Jays, revealed
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Alek Manoah set to return to Blue Jays' rotation
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Blue Jays to recall Alek Manoah for Friday start vs. Tigers - ESPN
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