Alek Manoah - MLB News, Rumors, & Updates

Resumes facing hitters in Arizona Manager Kurt Suzuki said that Manoah (finger) "came out really good" after facing live hitters Saturday at the Angels' spring training complex in Arizona, MLB.com reports.

Impact Manoah has been cleared to use his full repertoire in his throwing sessions and could receive the green light to head out on a minor-league rehab assignment once he stacks up a few more live BPs. The 28-year-old is working his way back from a right middle finger contusion, which he developed after his fingernail fell off during a March 17 start in the Cactus League. While the Angels have an opening for a fifth starter after Ryan Johnson (infection) struggled in his lone outing this season before landing on the injured list, Manoah will likely need to perform well during his rehab assignment in order to get a look in the big-league rotation once he's activated.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Tossing bullpens Manoah (finger) has been throwing bullpens with all of his pitches at the Angels' complex in Arizona, per MLB.com.

Impact Manoah landed on the IL in late March after his fingernail fell off following a Cactus League start. He's back to throwing, though it's unclear what the Angels will do with the veteran hurler once he's ready to return to game action. Manoah struggled mightily during spring play, posting a 9.39 ERA and 2.41 WHIP with a 13:14 K:BB over 15.1 innings spanning five outings.

APRIL 8 • ROTOWIRE

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MARCH 25 • HALOHANGOUT.COM

Lands on IL The Angels placed Manoah (finger) on the 15-day injured list Monday, retroactive to Sunday.

Impact Manoah began having issues with one of his fingernails toward the end of camp, and the problem is severe enough to warrant a trip to the injured list for the start of the regular season. The 28-year-old logged a 9.39 ERA over 15.1 innings of Cactus League action, so he may be sent down to Triple-A Salt Lake once he's cleared to return.

MARCH 25 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with fingernail issue Manoah has recently been managing a fingernail issue, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reports.

Impact The right-hander's pursuit of a rotation spot this spring has been anything but smooth, as he's posted a 9.39 ERA, 2.41 WHIP and 13:14 K:BB across 15.1 innings, and he's now contending with a finger issue. Even with those struggles, Manoah could still begin the season in the starting rotation with George Klassen reassigned to minor-league camp Friday while Grayson Rodriguez (arm) is banged up.

MARCH 20 • ROTOWIRE

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MARCH 19 • JAYSJOURNAL.COM

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MARCH 19 • Associated Press

Manoah struggles while looking to stay in rotation fight MESA, Ariz. -- It was a big test for both right-hander Alek Manoah and shortstop Zach Neto in Tuesday night's 8-6 loss against the Cubs at S...

MARCH 18 • MLB.COM

Angels insider just revealed clue in Alek Manoah's push for the Opening Day roster Considering Alek Manoah has minor-league options left, that could make the Los Angeles Angels' Opening Day roster decisions easier.

MARCH 17 • HALOHANGOUT.COM

Alek Manoah's spring confirmed what the Angels should have already known After back to back poor outings, the Los Angeles Angels need to take a long hard look at whether or not Alek Manoah can truly be apart of th...

MARCH 14 • HALOHANGOUT.COM

Rotation slot may be in jeopardy Manoah may not be a lock for the Angels' Opening Day rotation, according to Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com, after the veteran hurler allowed four runs on eights hits and two walks whil...

Impact Manoah signed with the Angels on a one-year, $1.95 million contract in early December, and he still has minor-league options remaining, so it's far from certain he'll break camp with the big club. Manager Kurt Suzuki said early in camp that Manoah would have to earn his spot in the rotation, and the hurler made a strong case early, beginning the spring slate with five scoreless frames despite an ominous 1:3 K:BB. Things haven't gone well for Manoah since, as he's yielded nine runs and posted a 7:7 K:BB across 6.1 frames over his past two outings. Suzuki said following the game that Manoah is "still definitely in the mix" for the team's fifth rotation spot, but how he fares in his final starts this spring could go a long way to determining whether he makes the cut. Should Manoah begin the campaign in the minors or the bullpen, George Klassen and Jack Kochanowicz are candidates to step into the rotation.

MARCH 12 • ROTOWIRE

Manoah's struggles creating potential opening in Angels' rotation GLENDALE, Ariz. -- There could be a competition for the fifth spot in the Angels’ rotation, as right-hander Alek Manoah struggled for a seco...

MARCH 11 • MLB.COM

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MARCH 6 • JAYSJOURNAL.COM

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MARCH 4 • HALOHANGOUT.COM

Strong in second spring outing Manoah tossed three scoreless innings in a Cactus League game against Arizona on Saturday, allowing four hits and issuing one walk while striking out one batter.

Impact Manoah got into some trouble in the second inning by allowing three baserunners (on a pair of singles and one walk), but he got through the frame with the help of a double play and a caught-stealing. The right-hander averaged 92 mph on his fastball, per Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com, which is slightly down from the 93.4 mph he averaged the last time he threw in the majors (in 2024 with Toronto). Nonetheless, Manoah's bid for a rotation spot has gone fairly well so far -- through two spring appearances, he's tossed five scoreless frames despite a 1:3 K:BB.

MARCH 1 • ROTOWIRE

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FEBRUARY 27 • JAYSJOURNAL.COM

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FEBRUARY 26 • JAYSJOURNAL.COM

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FEBRUARY 23 • JAYSJOURNAL.COM

Flashes uptick in velocity Manoah walked two batters and didn't allow a run over two innings during Sunday's Cactus League game against the Diamondbacks. He didn't factor into the decision.

Impact Manoah looked solid in his first start this spring and managed to work around a pair of walks by inducing two double plays. The right hander's fastball was clocked between 93-to-94 mph in the first inning, which is a substantial uptick after he was sitting between 89-92 mph last September in the minor leagues, per Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register. Manoah's velocity dipped a bit in the second inning, as his fastball sat around 91-92, but it was still a successful spring debut for the 28-year-old, who will need to impress in camp to earn a spot in the Angels' rotation.

FEBRUARY 22 • ROTOWIRE

Angels rotation picture sharpens but leaves two pitchers with something to prove The Los Angeles Angels have three of their five spots in the starting rotation spoken for. Alek Manoah and Grayson Rodirguez, however, have...

FEBRUARY 11 • HALOHANGOUT.COM

Needs to work for rotation spot Angels manager Kurt Suzuki said Tuesday that Manoah will have to earn his place in the starting rotation, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reports.

Impact The 26-year-old joined the Halos on a one-year, $1.95 million contract in December, but he was never likely to have much in the form of guaranteed playing time after spending most of 2025 rehabbing from UCL surgery. Manoah should still be the favorite to win a job at the back end of Anaheim's rotation given the club's other starting options.

FEBRUARY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Taking an early crack at the Halos' 2026 Opening Day roster The Angels made several additions to their roster this offseason, but they never made a big splash, instead acquiring right-hander Grayson R...

FEBRUARY 9 • MLB.COM

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FEBRUARY 4 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

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JANUARY 7 • Associated Press

Vaughn Grissom Brings Upside and Question Marks to the Angels If at the end of the 2023 season Angels fans were told they would have all three of Grayson Rodriguez, Alek Manoah, and Vaughn Grissom on th...

JANUARY 5 • SI.COM

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