Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Alek Manoah’s setbacks are obviously not over after he had a poor showing against the San Diego Padres Tuesday night at Rogers Center.

The 25-year-old shooter gave up four runs, as many hits and five walks in just three innings in a 9-1 loss.

Manoah notably allowed Juan Soto to hit a two-run home run in the first inning. The Padres star player also hit another run with a double on his team’s third shot.

The Jays starter now has a 2-8 record. It was his second major league start since moving to the minor leagues in June. The Jays had decided to demote him to the Buffalo Bisons in the AAA so he could regain his confidence. He then rallied by giving up a single run in five hits in six innings in the 12-2 win over the Detroit Tigers.

In relief for Manoah against the Padres, Nate Pearson saw Manny Machado and Gary Sanchez send two of his shots wide. Trent Grisham also extended his arms at the winners, albeit at Mitch White’s expense.

On offense, the players on Canada’s only major league baseball team didn’t do much. Matt Chapman delivered his team’s only run. In the first inning, he hit a single that allowed George Springer to step on the plate.

In all, the Jays had six hits. Five of those came when Padres starter Joe Musgrove (9-2) was in charge. The latter spent six innings on the mound and eliminated seven rivals by strikes.

Today’s setback ended a four-game winning streak for the Blue Jays. They will look to return to winning ways in the second game of a three-game series against the California club on Wednesday night.

A record signing bonus

Major League Baseball’s last draft first pick, pitcher Paul Skenes, signed his first pro contract and received a record $9.2 million signing bonus from the Pittsburgh Pirates.

The previous brand was owned by 2020 First Pick Spencer Torkelson. The Detroit Tigers awarded him approximately $8.4 million in contract bonuses.

Skenes, a product of the LSU Tigers, is considered the hottest prospect on the hill since Stephen Strasburg.

The 1.80 m tall, 110 kg athlete led the collegiate scene in catches (209) and finished second in wins (12). It features a fastball that can reach 102 miles per hour as well as a devastating slide.