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Braves Claim Alek Manoah Off Waivers From Blue Jays
The Atlanta Braves announced on Friday that they claimed right-hander Alek Manoah off waivers from the Toronto Blue Jays and optioned him to the minors. To make room on the 40-man roster, the Braves moved second baseman Ozzie Albies (thumb) to the 60-day injured list. If anyone can turn Manoah around, it could be the Braves. The 27-year-old was a Cy Young candidate and an All-Star with Toronto in 2022, when he went 16-7 with a 2.24 ERA, 0.99 WHIP, and 180:51 K:BB in 31 starts. He had a disastrous 5.87 ERA and 1.74 WHIP the following year in 19 starts and was sent to the minors. Manoah made his way back in 2024 before needing Tommy John surgery. He made 10 minor-league rehab starts this year and posted a 3.96 ERA with 35 K's and 23 walks in 38 2/3 innings. Manoah will look to turn things around in spring training in 2026 while competing for a rotation spot, but he'll most likely start in the minors.
Source: Atlanta Braves
Source: Atlanta Braves
