Alek Manoah's Career Takes a Crushing Blow as He Joins Los Angeles Angels on $1.95 Million Deal
The Toronto Blue Jays' decision to release the former All-Star pitcher, Alek Manoah, has come full circle - albeit in a harsher form than anticipated. A promising young career marred by injuries saw Manoah's stock plummet, and ultimately led to his designation for assignment.
Manoah's meteoric rise began in 2021, when he posted a strong 3.22 ERA across 20 starts in the rookie season, earning an All-Star nod and Cy Young Award votes. However, his promising career was dealt a devastating blow by injuries, with just 19 starts in 2023 and five in 2024. The Blue Jays' decision to let him go may have seemed inevitable, but the Braves, who picked him up shortly after, were willing to take a chance on a resurgence.
Despite being third in American League Cy Young Award voting in 2022, Manoah's prospects of returning to form were deemed too great for the Braves. The two sides parted ways when an agreement couldn't be reached. However, it seems that Manoah has now found a new lease on life with the Los Angeles Angels.
A $1.95 million deal for the 27-year-old pitcher may seem modest, but it's a lifeline for a career that was once on track to greatness. The fully guaranteed contract will give Manoah the chance to regain his footing and rediscover the form that earned him an All-Star nod and accolades in previous seasons.
While this deal won't exactly be hailed as a coup for Manoah, it's a testament to the determination of a player who refuses to give up on his dreams. As he joins the Los Angeles Angels, Manoah will have a fresh start with a new team and a chance to revive his career - one that has been cruelly taken away from him in brutal fashion by injuries.
The Toronto Blue Jays' decision to release the former All-Star pitcher, Alek Manoah, has come full circle - albeit in a harsher form than anticipated. A promising young career marred by injuries saw Manoah's stock plummet, and ultimately led to his designation for assignment.
Manoah's meteoric rise began in 2021, when he posted a strong 3.22 ERA across 20 starts in the rookie season, earning an All-Star nod and Cy Young Award votes. However, his promising career was dealt a devastating blow by injuries, with just 19 starts in 2023 and five in 2024. The Blue Jays' decision to let him go may have seemed inevitable, but the Braves, who picked him up shortly after, were willing to take a chance on a resurgence.
Despite being third in American League Cy Young Award voting in 2022, Manoah's prospects of returning to form were deemed too great for the Braves. The two sides parted ways when an agreement couldn't be reached. However, it seems that Manoah has now found a new lease on life with the Los Angeles Angels.
A $1.95 million deal for the 27-year-old pitcher may seem modest, but it's a lifeline for a career that was once on track to greatness. The fully guaranteed contract will give Manoah the chance to regain his footing and rediscover the form that earned him an All-Star nod and accolades in previous seasons.
While this deal won't exactly be hailed as a coup for Manoah, it's a testament to the determination of a player who refuses to give up on his dreams. As he joins the Los Angeles Angels, Manoah will have a fresh start with a new team and a chance to revive his career - one that has been cruelly taken away from him in brutal fashion by injuries.
$1.95 million is like peanuts for someone of his caliber, imo 
. I mean, he was on track to be a top-tier pitcher before those injuries hit and now he's gotta prove himself all over again. It's like the Angels are taking a gamble that'll pay off big time or they're just trying to pick up talent cheaply 
. Either way, it's gonna be interesting to see how this plays out.
I feel so bad for Alek Manoah, he was on top of the world after all those amazing starts back in 2021 
. But injuries just kept piling up and it's heartbreaking to see a career that was meant to be taken seriously being dealt with like this 
. $1.95 million isn't a ton of money but it's better than nothing, and who knows maybe he can finally get his body right and show the world what he's capable of 
. The Angels are taking a chance on him too which shows they believe in him still 
. Fingers crossed for Alek! 
at least he's getting another shot but $1.95 million is kinda low for what he used to be worth lol i feel bad for the guy though, all those injuries must've been really tough on him still gotta believe he can turn it around tho
it's like the universe was against him. but you know what? i think this move to los angeles angels is gonna be a game changer for him 
$1.95 million might seem low but trust me it's a lifeline. he needs that stability and security to get back on track and prove to everyone, including himself, that he's still got what it takes 
. He was once on fire 
️, and now he gets to relive that magic with the Angels 
! It's not the dream contract we all hoped for, but who knows what this new chapter holds? Maybe Manoah will surprise us all 
. We're rooting for you, Alek!