Alek Manoah

Angels right-hander Alek Manoah is dealing with a fingernail issue and is considered day to day.

Fantasy Impact

Manoah was shelled for 16 earned runs on five home runs and 14 walks across 15 1/3 innings this spring, taking him out of the starting rotation mix. The 2022 AL Cy Young runner-up missed the entire 2025 season recovering from Tommy John surgery and has an undetermined role with the Halos moving forward.

Los Angeles Angels manager Kurt Suzuki said on Tuesday that Alek Manoah will need to prove he’s healthy and earn his way into the starting rotation.

Fantasy Impact

Manoah underwent Tommy John surgery in 2024 and logged 38.2 innings in the minors in 2025, posting a 3.96 ERA and 1.52 WHIP with 35 strikeouts. A former All-Star in 2022, when he recorded a career-best 2.24 ERA across 196.2 innings, Manoah will look to reclaim a spot in the rotation and rediscover that form. The Angels have two openings in the rotation available, with Manoah primarily competing against Drew Pomeranz, Caden Dana and Grayson Rodriguez.

The Angels and Alek Manoah are in agreement on a one-year, $1.95 million contract.

Fantasy Impact

Manoah lands a fresh start with the Angels. He was non-tendered by the Braves in November. Once a Cy Young candidate in Toronto, Manoah will look to get back on track with the Angels.

The Braves claimed RHP Alek Manoah off waivers from the Blue Jays.

Fantasy Impact

Atlanta was likely one of several teams who put a claim in for Manoah on waivers. After contending for a Cy Young in 2022, Manoah saw his career quickly derail in Toronto. He lands a fresh start with the Braves heading into next season.

The Blue Jays designated RHP Alek Manoah for assignment.

Fantasy Impact

Manoah has seen his career in Toronto go quickly downhill after his strong 2022 campaign. He will likely pass through waivers unclaimed where he figures to seek a fresh start.