Angels Reach Agreement with Alek Manoah on One-Year Deal
Bold move, big questions: the Angels have come to terms with right-hander Alek Manoah on a one-year contract worth $1.95 million, according to ESPN’s Jeff Passan. With multiple openings on the 40-man roster, Los Angeles won’t need to make any additional corresponding moves for Manoah, who is represented by Covenant Sports Group.
This is a classic buy-low gambit by the Angels. Manoah once stood as a first-round pick and a highly touted prospect, climbing to Cy Young contention just a few seasons back. In recent outings, injuries and a dip in performance undermined his value, leading to him being non-tendered by Atlanta last month.
The deal signals a low-risk, potentially high-reward scenario for a franchise looking to bolster its rotation depth without long-term commitments. If Manoah can regain the form that made him a top prospect, this one-year agreement could pay off handsomely for a team in need of steady pitching depth.
More updates as they develop.
Would you view this as a smart risk for the Angels, or a misread of Manoah’s current ceiling? Share your thoughts in the comments.
