The Toronto Blue Jays made a stunning roster move Tuesday, designating former All‑Star pitcher Alek Manoah for assignment to clear space on the 40‑man roster.

The transaction coincided with the activation of outfielder Anthony Santander from the 60‑day injured list and the placement of first baseman Ty France on the 10‑day IL with an oblique injury.

The decision effectively ends Manoah’s tenure with Toronto, less than three years after he was considered the future ace of the rotation.

Drafted 11th overall by the Blue Jays in 2019 out of West Virginia University, Manoah quickly ascended through the minor leagues and made his MLB debut in May 2021. He impressed immediately, posting a 3.22 ERA across 20 starts as a rookie and finishing eighth in American League Rookie of the Year voting.

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