"It may have been a tumultuous past few seasons, but for former Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Alek Manoah, he has finally managed to land a newfound opportunity to revive his MLB career. On Tuesday, Manoah secured his latest shot at redemption by signing a one-year, $1.95 million contract with the Los Angeles Angels to return to the American League where it all began for the pitching hopeful. In doing so, it also ends any potential hope of a reunion with his former Blue Jays team."
"It wasn't too long ago when Manoah appeared to be the next big pitching star coming up from the Blue Jays system when he made his major league debut with Toronto after only 35 minor league innings under his belt. The big right-hander did not disappoint in his swift transition to the majors, posting a strong 9-2 record with a 3.22 ERA and 1.05 WHIP with 127 strikeouts in 111 2/3 innings over 20 starts to finish eighth in AL Rookie of the Year voting."
"Manoah would follow it up with a breakout 2022 campaign in which he compiled a stellar 16-7 record with a 2.24 ERA, 0.99 WHIP, together with 180 strikeouts in 196.2 total innings over a full starter's load of 31 starts. In doing so, the right-hander ended up being a first-time All-Star and Cy Young finalist in just his second season in the big leagues."
Alek Manoah signed a one-year, $1.95 million contract with the Los Angeles Angels, returning to the American League and closing the door on a Blue Jays reunion. Manoah quickly rose through the Blue Jays system, debuting after only 35 minor league innings and posting a strong 9-2 rookie season with a 3.22 ERA and 127 strikeouts. He followed with a breakout 2022 campaign, going 16-7 with a 2.24 ERA, earning an All-Star berth and a Cy Young finalist nod. Subsequent seasons featured control problems, injuries and declining performance, including a difficult 2023 and being lost for most of 2024.
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