Ex-Blue Jays All-Star Lands $1.95 Million Angels Deal
Summary
Alek Manoah, a former All-Star pitcher, has signed a one-year contract with the Los Angeles Angels worth $1.95 million. After struggling in recent years, including being sidelined by surgery and moving between teams, Manoah hopes to reestablish himself in Major League Baseball with this new opportunity.Key Facts
- Alek Manoah was an All-Star and finished third for the American League Cy Young Award in 2022.
- Manoah faced challenges over the last two years, including being demoted to the minors and undergoing Tommy John surgery.
- The Toronto Blue Jays let him go, and he was briefly with the Atlanta Braves before being non-tendered.
- The Los Angeles Angels signed him to a one-year major league contract for $1.95 million.
- Manoah has a chance to join the Angels' starting pitching rotation if he remains healthy.
- During his time with the Toronto organization this year, he pitched with a 3.96 ERA in 10 rehab starts.
- Manoah is 27 years old and still has two options to play in the minors, though his contract terms with the Angels may affect this.
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