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Braves Claim Alek Manoah Off Waivers After Blue Jays DFA

The move positions Atlanta to evaluate him for next season.

TORONTO, ON - JULY 17: Jordan Romano #68, Alek Manoah #6 and George Springer #4 of the Toronto Blue Jays salute the crowd as their announced over the loud speaker they'll be heading to the 2022 All-Star game, during their MLB game against the Kansas City Royals at Rogers Centre on July 17, 2022 in Toronto, Canada. (Photo by Cole Burston/Getty Images)
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TORONTO, ON - AUGUST 27: Kevin Gausman #34 of the Toronto Blue Jays looks on from the dugout during a game against the Minnesota Twins at Rogers Centre on August 27, 2025 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Vaughn Ridley/Getty Images)
May 27, 2024; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Alek Manoah (6) delivers a pitch against the Chicago White Sox during the first inning at Guaranteed Rate Field. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-USA TODAY Sports/File Photo

Overview

  • Atlanta announced it claimed Alek Manoah from Toronto and immediately optioned the right-hander to the minors.
  • Toronto designated Manoah for assignment earlier in the week to open a 40-man spot for Anthony Santander’s activation.
  • To accommodate Manoah on their 40-man roster, the Braves transferred Ozzie Albies to the 60-day injured list.
  • With only a few games left and minor-league seasons complete, Manoah is unlikely to pitch in the majors again this year.
  • The former All-Star is rehabbing from 2024 elbow surgery and logged a 2.97 ERA over seven Triple-A starts after a 2022 season that included a 16-7 record and third place in AL Cy Young voting.