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The Atlanta Braves made an intriguing late-season addition when they scooped up former All-Star right-hander Alek Manoah off waivers after he was designated for assignment by the Toronto Blue Jays.

MLB News / New Baseball Media / September 27

2025 Transactions: Alek Manoah Claimed by Braves, Orelvis to Nats

Two former Blue Jays found homes on September 26. The Nationals added former top prospect Orelvis Martinez in the free agent pool. Atlanta, meanwhile, claimed former All-Star Alek Manoah off waivers, marking yet another notable in-season pickup by the Braves.

MLB News / Yardbarker / September 26

Braves add former All-Star, hoping to revamp his career

It hasn’t been the easiest past couple of years for the young right-hander.

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MLB News / Bluejaysnation / September 26

Alek Manoah claimed off waivers by the Atlanta Braves

A former Blue Jays first-rounder is heading to the NL West. After Toronto designated Alek Manoah for assignment earlier this week, the right-hander is heading to the Atlanta Braves and former Jays general manager Alex Anthopoulos after being claimed on waivers.

MLB News / Yardbarker

25 notable MLB Hall of Famers who never won a World Series

Among the countless Hall of Famers who never experienced the joy of winning a World Series, there are several notable legends who stand out. Here's our list of the 25 greatest.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Larry Brown Sports / September 26

Former All-Star Alek Manoah getting an opportunity with new MLB team

2025 was a total wash for Alek Manoah, but 2026 might not necessarily be as well. The Atlanta Braves announced on Friday that they have claimed the former All-Star pitcher Manoah off waivers from the Toronto Blue Jays.

MLB News / Field Level Media / September 26

Braves claim RHP Alek Manoah off waivers from Jays

The Atlanta Braves claimed former All-Star pitcher Alek Manoah off waivers from the Toronto Blue Jays on Friday. The 27-year-old right-hander was limited to 10 rehab starts this season while coming back from Tommy John surgery.

MLB News / SportsTalkATL / September 26

Braves claim Alek Manoah off waivers

The Braves have become the waiver claim kings. Every player with the slightest bit of upside or value that has become available has ended up in Atlanta.

MLB News / Yardbarker

The 25 greatest pitching seasons from the modern MLB era

America's favorite pastime has more memorable performances than any sport. As such, figuring out which pitchers had the best seasons ever is no easy task.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 26

Braves claim former Cy Young contender

Toronto designated him for assignment earlier this week.

Braves' Brian Snitker focused on series with Pirates, not future

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The 'MLB Live-Ball Era strikeout leaders' quiz

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Toronto Blue Jays News / Toronto Blue Jays on SI / September 26

DFA'd Blue Jays Pitcher Deemed One of 'More Intriguing' Waiver Options Available

The Toronto Blue Jays got back into the winner's circle on Thursday. Their victory over the Boston Red Sox in the finale stopped a two-game losing streak and kept them at the top of the AL East standings due to their tiebreaker over the New York Yankees.

MLB News / EssentiallySports / September 25

Ex-Blue Jays All-Star Who Accused Yankees $324M Icon of Cheating Poised for Twist No One Expected

The Blue Jays’ All-Star pitcher Alek Manoah once used to be a part of a golden trio alongside Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and Bo Bichette. Manoah, who was once touted to be Toronto’s future ace, is now designated for assignment to make space on the team’s 40-man roster for the return of veteran slugger Anthony Santander.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / September 24

Blue Jays make a confusing and short-sighted decision on Alek Manoah

We’ve talked about how the Blue Jays will have some tough decisions to make this week before the close of the regular season, so in some ways, Tuesday’s news at least had some warning.

MLB News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / September 24

Cardinals Should Bolster Rotation With Former Blue Jays All-Star

It's not every day that someone becomes available at this time of the season that at least has a chance to have a positive impact on a club the following season.

Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / September 24

A's Next Big Waiver Wire Success Could be Former Blue Jays Ace

On Tuesday, the Toronto Blue Jays announced that they had added outfielder Anthony Santander to their active roster, and to clear room for him on the 40-man roster, they designated right-hander Alek Manoah for assignment.

MLB News / Boston Red Sox on SI / September 23

Red Sox Should Take Flier On DFA'd Former Blue Jays All-Star

One of the Boston Red Sox's biggest rival designated a former All-Star for assignment on Tuesday and he may be worth a flier. The Toronto Blue Jays designated former All-Star Alek Manoah for assignment on Tuesday in a somewhat surprising move, as confirmed by the team.

MLB News / New Baseball Media / September 23

2025 Transactions: Alek Manoah DFA’d, Corey Julks Back with White Sox

Amid a roster crunch, the Blue Jays designated former All-Star pitcher Alek Manoah on September 23. It could mean the end of Manoah’s time with the organization, the one that drafted him out of West Virginia six years ago.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Yardbarker / September 24

Blue Jays finally move on from former All-Star

It is not the ending that anyone would have expected.

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Toronto Blue Jays News / Athlon Sports / September 12

Blue Jays’ Alek Manoah Dealt Latest Career Blow

The Toronto Blue Jays optioned right-hander Alek Manoah to Triple-A Buffalo on Thursday, the latest bump in the road for the former All-Star pitcher. Manoah hasn't appeared in a game for the Blue Jays since a start against the Chicago White Sox on May 29, 2024.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Toronto Blue Jays on SI / September 11

Blue Jays Make Shocking Corresponding Move After Activating Alek Manoah

The Toronto Blue Jays got back in the winner's circle on Thursday with a win over the Houston Astros. That secured them a series victory over another American

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / September 1

The pathways the Blue Jays can take with Alek Manoah

The Toronto Blue Jays may get some pitching help back soon. After missing the second half of the 2024 season and most of the 2025 season, Alek Manoah is inching closer to returning.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / August 20

Blue Jays Alek Manoah’s recent outing was a step forward but work still remains

Alek Manoah’s latest minor league outing was one of those starts where the box score doesn’t quite tell the whole story for the former Cy Young finalist. On paper, he gave up just one run over 4 2/3 innings, striking out four while allowing only three hits and two walks.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Yardbarker / August 15

Why the Blue Jays need to give up on Alek Manoah

The Blue Jays continue to stand by Alek Manoah in hopes that he can rediscover his form. At this point, it may be best for both sides if the Blue Jays cut the former All-Star loose.

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Toronto Blue Jays News / Athlon Sports / August 13

Buffalo Sees Rough Return for Alek Manoah

Alek Manoah is on a careful path back from UCL surgery, and every outing is measured in progress, not results, all with an eye on 2026. Manoah lasted 1 2/3 innings in his Triple-A Buffalo start, as reported by Keegan Matheson of MLB.com.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Just Baseball / August 12

Where Does a Healthy Alek Manoah Fit on the Blue Jays?

Right-handed pitcher Alek Manoah has endured a long journey to recovery from Tommy John surgery, and he could potentially factor into the Toronto Blue Jays‘ push for the playoffs in 2025.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Athlon Sports / August 8

Blue Jays Get Excellent Alek Manoah Injury Update on Thursday

Amid what’s quickly become a special summer, the Toronto Blue Jays are inching closer to bolstering their pitching staff even further. Only a week after acquiring former AL Cy Young winner Shane Bieber from the Cleveland Guardians, the Blue Jays received excellent news on another injured starting pitcher.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Athlon Sports / June 26

Blue Jays Make Alek Manoah Announcement

The Toronto Blue Jays provided an update on right-hander Alek Manoah, who continues to make strides in his return from injury. Per Keegan Matheson of MLB.com, Manoah threw 25 pitchers to live hitters and touched 95 mph.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Yardbarker / April 7, 2024