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Alek Manoah Draws Heat for Claiming He Fueled Blue Jays’ 2025 World Series Run

The Angels right-hander voiced the claim following a spring outing that showed increased velocity.

Overview

  • Manoah told The Athletic he was "a very big piece" of Toronto's process that led to the 2025 World Series run.
  • He did not make the Blue Jays' MLB roster in 2025 after undergoing UCL surgery in 2024.
  • Toronto assigned him to Triple-A Buffalo and later removed him from the 40-man roster in September.
  • The comment drew swift criticism on social media, with users questioning his role given his limited recent innings.
  • Now with the Angels on a one-year deal, he opened spring action with two scoreless innings and a 93–94 mph fastball.