Atlanta Braves Claim Former All-Star Pitcher Alek Manoah from Blue Jays

The Atlanta Braves claimed and optioned pitcher Alek Manoah on Friday, three days after the Toronto Blue Jays designated the former All-Star and 2022 AL Cy Young finalist for assignment. Manoah had been rehabbing a 2024 elbow surgery at Triple-A Buffalo, where he posted a 1-1 record with a 2.97 ERA in seven starts. His career highlights include a 9-2 rookie season in 2021 and a dominant 2022 campaign where he went 16-7 with a 2.24 ERA, finishing third in AL Cy Young voting. Last season, he made five starts with a 3.70 ERA before another season-ending surgery.