"This just came down to a roster crunch, and I was feeling like this is the best decision for us to hold depth and support for this staff as we push forward in very important weeks. "We chose others over him, obviously. So it was very tough, a very difficult decision. They always are."
"The 27-year-old Manoah has a 29-20 career record, with a 3.34 earned-run average and 412 strikeouts over four seasons, although the final year was shortened by the injury to his elbow. Manoah finished eighth in rookie of the year voting in 2021 after earning a 9-2 record with a 3.22 ERA and 127 strikeouts. He followed that up the next year with a 16-7 record, a 2.24 ERA and 180 strikeouts over 196 2/3 innings."
Alek Manoah was designated for assignment by the Toronto Blue Jays to make room on the 40-man roster for Anthony Santander's return. General manager Ross Atkins said the move was driven by a roster crunch and the need to hold depth and support for the staff during important weeks. Manoah has not pitched this season after undergoing Tommy John surgery in June 2024 to repair the ulnar collateral ligament in his throwing elbow. The 27-year-old has a 29-20 career record, a 3.34 ERA and 412 strikeouts, with standout 2021 and 2022 campaigns, though he struggled in 2023 and had limited 2024 appearances before surgery.
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