The Los Angeles Angels have signed right-hander Alek Manoah to a one-year, $1.95 million US contract as the former all-star continues his comeback from elbow surgery. The Angels announced the deal Tuesday with Manoah, who hasn't pitched in the majors since undergoing Tommy John surgery in June 2024. Manoah hadspent his entire professional career with the Toronto Blue Jays, who drafted the Florida native 11th overall in 2019.
On Dec. 13, it was reported that the Blue Jays signed left-handed pitcher Eric Lauer to a minor league deal. Lauer had proven to be effective in the past, authoring a 3.47 ERA and 4.30 FIP in 277.1 innings pitched in 2021 and 2022. However, Lauer had tough 2023 and 2024 seasons, ending the 2024 season in the Korean Baseball Organization.
For the first time since signing with the Texas Rangers ahead of the 2023 season, Jacob deGrom will make his long-awaited return to Queens to face his former team, the New York Mets, at Citi Field on Friday night. I'm excited to go and pitch at Citi Field, deGrom said (h/t Kennedy Landry, MLB.com), That's where I started my career, so it holds a special place in my heart