Former Blue Jays all-star Alek Manoah rejected by Braves as comeback hits another bump

Former Blue Jays all-star Alek Manoah rejected by Braves as comeback hits another bump

The Atlanta Braves have opted not to offer a contract to Alek Manoah as the former first-round pick hits free agency.

Former Blue Jays ace hit with rough news

Mar 14, 2021; Dunedin, Florida, USA; Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Alek Manoah (75) looks on during their game against the New York Yankees at TD Ballpark. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports Former Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Alek Manoah is once again in need of a new home. The Atlanta Braves announced Friday that they have non-tendered Manoah, thereby making him a free agent this offseason. The Braves claimed Manoah off waivers in Septemb…

Braves decline to tender contract to former Blue Jay Alek Manoah

Alek Manoah is set to his the open market. The Atlanta Braves declined to tender the 27-year-old right-hander on contract on Friday, sending Manoah to free agency. Manoah landed with the Braves as a late-season waiver claim after being designated for assignment by the Toronto Blue Jays on Sept. 23. MLB Trade Rumors projected Manoah to earn $2.2 million in arbitration. He spent the 2025 season rehabbing from Tommy John surgery and working to retu…