"It's been a rough couple of years for Alek Manoah. In November of 2022 the Homstead, Florida native was coming off his sophomore season in which he was a Cy Young finalist, producing a 6.0 bWAR season for a Toronto Blue Jays team that had made the postseason. Fast forward to November of 2025, and Manoah is no longer part of a major league team after he was not tendered a contract by the Atlanta Braves."
"In his second season Manoah emerged as the ace of a pitching staff that included a 3.0 bWAR season from Kevin Gausman. He had an eye-popping 172 ERA+ and a ridiculous 0.992 WHIP, while also making the All-Star team for the first time. He was, by all accounts, one of the best pitchers in the American League that year, but lost out on the Cy Young award to Justin Verlander"
Alek Manoah rose rapidly after being selected 11th overall in the 2019 draft and debuting in May 2021. He delivered a strong rookie season with a 3.22 ERA, 127 strikeouts and a 1.048 WHIP. Manoah became an ace in his second season, posting a 172 ERA+ and 0.992 WHIP while earning All-Star recognition and finishing as a Cy Young finalist. He produced a 6.0 bWAR season in 2022. By November 2025 the Atlanta Braves declined to tender him a contract, leaving Manoah without a major league deal and facing an uncertain 2026.
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