Alek Manoah

Alek Manoah pitched a perfect eighth inning on Friday in his first appearance in the big leagues since 2024. The Angels, however, lost to Toronto, 2-0.

Fantasy Impact

Manoah was activated from the injured list on Wednesday by the Angels and pitched in his first major league game on Friday since May 29, 2024, as a member of the Blue Jays. Manoah needed just 11 pitches to retire Daulton Varsho on a pop to short, Ernie Clement on strikes, and Jesus Sanchez on a pop to second. It's unclear how Manoah will be used moving forward but, with Yusei Kikuchi on the injured list, the righthander may be in the mix to take his spot in the rotation in the short term. There's no need to make a mad dash to the waiver wire at the moment, but keep an eye on him as he was a 16-game winner with a 2.24 ERA back in 2022 with the Blue Jays.

The Angels activated Alek Manoah from the injured list.

Fantasy Impact

Manoah makes his return after struggling in his latest rehab outing. It is unclear what role he'll be stepping into.

Alek Manoah allowed six runs (five earned) on seven hits over 4 1/3 innings in his first rehab start with Single-A Rancho Cucamonga on Saturday.

Fantasy Impact

Manoah threw 87 pitches and walked two. He'll figure to be in line for several more outings on his rehab assignment.

Alek Manoah will make another rehab start at High-A Rancho Cucamonga on Saturday.

Fantasy Impact

Manoah is working his way back from a right middle finger contusion. It is unclear how many more rehab starts he'll be required to make.

Alek Manoah faced hitters and threw four simulated innings.

Fantasy Impact

Angels manager Kurt Suzuki said Manoah is nearing a rehab assignment. He'll likely require several starts.