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The Los Angeles Angels have struggled this year, sitting in last place in the AL West. The team has also been ravaged by injuries to the pitching staff. The Angels just gave an update on Yusei Kikuchi , who could face a lengthy absence.
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Now, the Angels are giving an update on another one of their starting pitchers, Alek Manoah , according to a post from the team on X, formerly Twitter.
The Angels have activated Manoah from the IL, while optioning Sam Aldegheri to Triple-A Salt Lake. Aldegheri pitched in the game on Tuesday against the Chicago White Sox . He went four innings giving up four hits and two runs, taking the no-decision in an Angels 4-3 victory. With him moving back to the minor leagues, there is now a spot in the rotation for Manoah.
Manoah, who had his right middle fingernail fall off after a start on March 17, has yet to pitch in the regular season for the Angels. He was the 11th overall selection of the 2019 MLB Draft by the Toronto Blue Jays . The pitcher was promoted to the MLB roster in May 2021 and made his first start that season. He had a strong first two seasons with the club and was named an all-star in 2022.
After an up-and-down career with the Blue Jays, he ended up being designated for assignment at the end of the 2025 season by the Jays. The Atlanta Braves would pick him up off waivers, but Manoah would not appear with the team. The Braves did not tender Manoah, making him a free agent. He then signed a one-year deal with the Angels heading into this campaign.
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The Angels are now 14-23 on the season . They finish their three-game series with the White Sox on Wednesday. Manoah will likely make his first start on May 11 against the Cleveland Guardians .
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