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Braves Claim Alek Manoah Off Waivers, Option Righty as Albies Moves to 60-Day IL

The late-September pickup sets up the former All-Star for evaluation next spring instead of immediate big-league innings.

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

  • The Blue Jays designated Manoah for assignment earlier this week to activate Anthony Santander during their playoff push.
  • Atlanta announced the claim and immediate option to the minors, creating a 40-man spot by transferring Ozzie Albies to the 60-day injured list.
  • With only a few games left and the minor-league slate complete, Manoah is unlikely to pitch for the Braves until next season.
  • Manoah, an All-Star and Cy Young finalist in 2022, has since dealt with a 2023 downturn and Tommy John surgery after five 2024 starts.
  • In seven Triple-A outings this year he posted a 2.97 ERA, though reports flagged reduced fastball velocity and weaker underlying metrics, making him a low-cost reclamation candidate under team control through 2027.