Toronto Blue Jays’ manager Charlie Montoyo had nothing but praise for top prospect Alec Martinez as the young pitcher prepares to make his Major League Baseball debut.

Martinez, a 22-year-old right-hander, has been turning heads in the minor leagues with his impressive fastball and sharp breaking ball. He was called up to the Blue Jays’ roster earlier this week and is set to make his first start against the New York Yankees on Friday.

In a recent press conference, Montoyo spoke highly of Martinez’s work ethic and talent, saying, “Alec has been putting in the work and it’s really paid off. He’s shown great poise on the mound and has the stuff to compete at this level.”

Martinez, who was drafted by the Blue Jays in the first round of the 2018 MLB Draft, has quickly risen through the ranks of the organization’s farm system. In 2021, he posted a 2.45 ERA with 128 strikeouts in 22 starts between Double-A and Triple-A.

Fans are eagerly anticipating Martinez’s debut, hoping that he can provide a much-needed boost to the Blue Jays’ struggling pitching staff. With injuries plaguing the team’s rotation, Martinez’s arrival could not have come at a better time.

Montoyo is confident that Martinez has what it takes to succeed in the big leagues, saying, “I have no doubt that Alec will rise to the occasion. He’s a talented young pitcher with a bright future ahead of him.”

As Martinez prepares to take the mound on Friday, Blue Jays fans will be watching closely, eager to see if the young phenom can live up to the hype and help lead the team to victory. Only time will tell if Martinez can make a lasting impact in his MLB debut, but one thing is for certain – he has the full support of his manager and teammates as he embarks on this exciting new chapter in his baseball career.