Rehab Roundup: Manoah Labors While Joyce, Yates Show Promise in Quakes Appearance
Alek Manoah struggled to find rhythm in his rehab start, but Ben Joyce and Kirby Yates flashed encouraging signs out of the bullpen.
Mar 17, 2026; Mesa, Arizona, USA; Los Angeles Angels pitcher Alek Manoah against the Chicago Cubs during a spring training game at Sloan Park. RANCHO CUCAMONGA, Calif. -- Alek Manoah’s rehab outing with Rancho Cucamonga offered a clearer picture of where he stands, and it remains a work in progress.
The right-hander lasted 4 1/3 innings against the Inland Empire 66ers, surrendering seven hits and six runs (five earned) while walking two and striking out just two batters. A three-run homer in the third inning did most of the damage, but the overall lack of swing-and-miss stood out more than any single moment. Manoah’s fastball velocity hovered in the 90–91 mph range, a noticeable dip from his peak form.
He generated mostly contact outs, struggling to put hitters away across his 27 batters faced. While the low strikeout total reflects some rust, it also highlights the current state of his secondary pitches, which have yet to fully regain their sharpness. Alek Manoah is currently warming up in the bullpen, and he’s expected to be built up to around 90 pitches.
pic. twitter. com/tXfBGp1vjr — Anthony Arroyo (@AnthonyArroyo23) May 3, 2026 The outing wasn’t without purpose.