Reports state that the Toronto Blue Jays are done with pitcher Alek Manoah
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The Toronto Blue Jays have been debating what to do with pitcher Alek Manoah for quite some time and according to reports he might be traded.
The Blue Jays starting rotation struggled last season due to consistency issues and injuries which is why they are looking at multiple options for next season including trades and signings.
The Blue Jays seem to be willing to trade Alek Manoah this off-season according to reports
Manoah looked to be the Blue Jays next ace when he arrived in 2021 posting a 3.22 ERA and following it up by an incredible season in 2022 where he finished third in AL Cy Young voting but it has all gone terrible since then.
The Blue Jays felt like they had an ace on their hands a few seasons ago when Alek Manoah first cracked into the big leagues and began breaking out. He posted a 3.22 ERA in 20 starts during his rookie year in 2021.
He proceeded to post an even better 2.24 ERA across 31 starts in 2022 where he finished third in the AL Cy Young voting and 17th in the AL MVP voting. From there, Manoah has gone straight downhill. -Pressnell
He proceeded to post an even better 2.24 ERA across 31 starts in 2022 where he finished third in the AL Cy Young voting and 17th in the AL MVP voting. From there, Manoah has gone straight downhill. -Pressnell
Over the last two years, Manoah has struggled with his game as he has been up and down from the majors to the minors and has dealt with a number of injuries on his throwing arm which is why many believe he is unable to return to the pitcher he once was.
The right hander has been up and down from the big leagues while also battling injuries in the process. When healthy, he's looked like a shell of his former self for the most part, though, he has flashed occasional signs that he could be returning to form. -Pressnell
The Blue Jays want to bring in some new arms to improve their pitching rotation and it looks like Manoah simply does not fit into their future plans which is why they will look to trade him if they can find a team interested.
At the end of the day, there's just no room for him on the roster. Toronto is going in an entirely different direction with the pitching staff, and it likely doesn't include the aforementioned Manoah. The best case scenario for the Blue Jays is they find a trade partner for the righty. -Pressnell
Many believe that if they are unable to fit a trade partner, he might just end up being released during Spring Training.
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