"Manoah can still clear waivers and stay with the Blue Jays but it would be just as shocking to see all of the other 29 teams let the 6'6" 285lbs right hander just swim on by without making a claim on him. He has potential, he's shown flashes of it as he works his way back from Tommy John surgery. And while General Manager Ross Atkins comments about the decision don't feel great to hear as a fan, they unfortunately seem logical from a business stand point."
"These are always tough decisions. This just came down to a roster crunch, and us feeling like 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."
The Toronto Blue Jays designated Alek Manoah for assignment to make room for outfielder Anthony Santander. Manoah can still clear waivers and potentially remain with the club, but a claim by another team is likely given his size and upside. Manoah is recovering from Tommy John surgery and has shown flashes of potential during his return. General manager Ross Atkins described the move as a response to a roster crunch and a need to prioritize depth and bullpen support amid injuries. The Blue Jays have been cycling multiple arms in the bullpen and favored players who can reliably fill bullpen roles for a postseason push.
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