Braves claim RHP Alek Manoah off waivers from Jays

Field Level Media|published: Fri 26th September, 15:22 2025

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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-Imagn Images

The Atlanta Braves claimed former All-Star pitcher Alek Manoah off waivers from the Toronto Blue Jays on Friday.

The 27-year-old right-hander was limited to 10 rehab starts this season while coming back from Tommy John surgery.

The Blue Jays designated their 2019 first-round draft pick (11th overall) for assignment on Tuesday.

He was 1-1 with a 3.96 ERA across four minor league levels this season, fanning 35 batters in 38 2/3 innings.

The Braves optioned Manoah to their spring training complex.

He played in only five games for Toronto in 2024, finishing 1-2 with a 3.70 ERA and 26 strikeouts in 24 1/3 innings before having season-ending elbow surgery.

An All-Star in 2022 when he finished third in the American League Cy Young Award voting, Manoah is 29-20 with a 3.34 ERA and 412 strikeouts in 420 innings since his 2021 major league debut.

--Field Level Media