Los Angeles Angels sign former Toronto Blue Jays All-Star Alek Manoah
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The Los Angeles Angels have signed Alek Manoah to a major league contract.
On Tuesday it was reported that the Halos signed former Toronto Blue Jays right-handed pitcher Alek Manoah to a one-year major league contract.
ESPN baseball insider Jeff Passan reports that the deal is worth $1.95MM.
The Angels have agreed to a one-year contract with RHP Alek Manoah.
It's been a whirlwind couple of months for Manoah, who was the Blue Jays' opening day starter in 2023.
After recovering from off-season elbow surgery, Manoah returned to action in 2025 and posted a 2.97 ERA in seven games with Triple-A Buffalo. Despite that, he was designated for assignment.
He was claimed off waivers by the Atlanta Braves, but never returned to the majors and was non-tendered by the club on November 21st.
Manoah's signing is a low-risk deal for the Angels, who are hoping that the right-hander can return to his 2022 form, when he went 16-7 with a 2.24 ERA and was selected to his first All-Star game.
Manoah represents a low-risk, high-reward signing for the Angels. His stock has never been lower, but if he is able to regain his form then he will have been a steal at $1.95MM
MLB Tonight reacts to Alek Manoah's reported deal with the Angels
Manoah will compete for rotation spot in 2026
While Manoah has dealt with injuries and inconsistencies over the past couple of seasons, he appeared to have turned a corner in his rehab.
If he can prove he is healthy he will have a good shot at competing for a job in the Angels rotation come Spring Training.
But he will have to earn it.
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