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Braves Claim Alek Manoah Off Waivers From Blue Jays

The move is a low-cost flier on a once-elite arm marked by reduced velocity and poor underlying metrics.

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 Manoah was claimed and optioned, and Ozzie Albies was transferred to the 60-day injured list to create a 40-man roster spot.
  • Toronto designated Manoah for assignment earlier this week to open a 40-man slot for Anthony Santander’s return.
  • Manoah was an AL Cy Young finalist in 2022 after posting a 2.24 ERA with 180 strikeouts over 196.2 innings.
  • In seven Triple-A starts this season, he logged a 2.97 ERA but a 5.93 FIP, with his fastball averaging about 91 mph, roughly 2.6 mph below his career norm.
  • He underwent Tommy John surgery after five MLB starts in 2024, adding to concerns that followed his 2023 decline.