00:00Braves claim former All-Star place Albies on 60-day IL.
00:05The Braves made a notable roster move on Wednesday, claiming right-hander Alec Manoa off waivers from the Toronto Blue Jays.
00:12Manoa was immediately optioned to AAA Gwinnett as a potential depth option for 2026.
00:18To open a roster spot, Atlanta placed second-baseman Ozzie Albies on the 60-day injured list.
00:24Manoa was one of the American League's top pitchers just three seasons ago.
00:28However, injuries derailed his progress these past two years.
00:31His numbers never regained their 2022 peak.
00:35Still, Atlanta sees him as worthwhile.
00:38Manoa remains under team control for two more years.
00:41While he hasn't pitched in the majors since 2024, Manoa showed flashes of improvement this summer at AAA Buffalo.
00:48Over 33 and one-third innings, he achieved a 2.97 ERA with a 1.35 whip,
00:55indicating his potential vitality for future contributions.
01:00The Braves, having faced 2025 with a quest for reliable rotation options,
01:05found his performance in the minors enticing, enough to justify their claim.
01:09The corresponding move was procedural but symbolic.
01:13Albies' season-ending wrist surgery precedes his IL placement, finalizing his status.
01:18Atlanta capitalizes by utilizing the roster spot to explore Manoa's potential upside.
01:23For an Atlanta Braves team out of playoff contention, Manoa's waiver claim is forward-looking.
01:29He provides low-risk rotation depth, with spring training competitions in mind.
01:34Albies' IL move facilitates this evaluation,
01:37potentially impacting 2026 more than the remainder of 2025.
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