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Braves Claim Former All-Star Alek Manoah After Blue Jays DFA

Atlanta opened a 40-man spot by placing Ozzie Albies on the 60-day injured list.

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

  • Toronto designated Manoah for assignment earlier this week to activate Anthony Santander from the 60-day injured list.
  • The Braves immediately optioned the 27-year-old right-hander to the minors following the waiver claim.
  • Manoah is rehabbing from 2024 elbow surgery and logged a 1-1 record with a 2.97 ERA over seven Triple-A starts this season.
  • With minor-league seasons over and only a few MLB games remaining, he is unlikely to appear for Atlanta until next season.
  • He remains under club control through 2027, positioning the move as a low-cost reclamation play for the Braves.