Alek Manoah takes credit for helping the Blue Jays reach the World Series in Bizarre interview
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Victor William
Feb 25, 2026 (3:33 PM)
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Alek Manoah firmly denying mental struggles caused his brutal setback gives fans a massive sense of closure as our shiny new rotation prepares to dominate.
Watching our former undisputed ace completely lose his dominant form on the mound was incredibly painful for everyone in this baseball-crazed city.
You simply cannot ignore how far he fell after carrying our entire pitching staff on his broad shoulders just a few summers ago.
He went from being a legitimate Cy Young candidate to being quietly designated for assignment last September without any real fanfare.
His sudden physical and mechanical struggles constantly fueled wild media speculation about his internal mindset.
People desperately wanted a simple explanation for the collapse.
Alek Manoah (Drafted Round 1, 2019 by Toronto Blue Jays) bluntly said "No, man" when a reporter asked if his issues were purely mental.
The strange part is he did take credit for helping the Blue Jays reach the World Series in 2025 despite not playing.
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He explicitly blames his failing body and the brutal physical toll of major league pitching instead of accepting the popular anxiety narrative.
Recovering from major elbow surgery is an absolute nightmare that completely destroys a pitcher's natural rhythm.
His body simply refused to cooperate.
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Fans are absolutely relieved to finally hear his honest perspective after months of uncomfortable silence surrounding his departure.
Sometimes a passionate player and a demanding organization simply need a totally clean break to rediscover their respective magic.
We will always enthusiastically cherish how he proudly posted a 16-7 record with a brilliant 2.24 ERA back in 2022.
His unbelievable swagger and intense competitive fire brought the Rogers Centre crowd to its feet every single fifth day.
But holding onto nostalgic memories of the past is exactly how championship windows abruptly slam shut in this league.
The front office aggressively retooled our starting pitching depth this winter to easily survive a grueling season without him.
Securing elite arms guarantees that the bullpen will not be completely exhausted by the time August rolls around.
Trusting healthy veterans provides immense stability and overwhelming daily confidence for manager John Schneider.
Letting Manoah peacefully find his way with the Los Angeles Angels is definitely the best outcome for everyone involved.
The drama is officially over, allowing our boys to focus entirely on bringing a World Series trophy back to Canada.
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