Alek Manoah officially transferred to AAA | Orelvis Martinez DFA

For a few weeks, the Blue Jays kept Alek Manoah in AAA for rehab purposes. The club was buying itself some time before having to make a decision about his future.

But then it was taken.

The Blue Jays had to end his rehabilitation process by taking him off the 60-day injured list. The club did just that… while officially releasing him to AAA.

Before, he was there for rehab purposes. Now, he's just a minor league player who isn't accumulating service time in the Majors.

That said, to get him back into the 40-man roster (a long-term injured player can come out), the club had to get someone out of its 40-man roster.

And it was Orelvis Martinez. He has been designated for assignment.

ROSTER MOVES:

RHP Alek Manoah reinstated from 60-day IL and optioned to Triple-A

INF Orelvis Martinez designated for assignment pic.twitter.com/yg7UG8dN3Q

– Toronto Blue Jays (@BlueJays) September 11, 2025

The club didn't call up Martinez, who isn't having a good season down under in 2025, since he was suspended for doping in 2024. He's not the same player anymore, and the former prospect had no future in Toronto. Where else would he play?

It's a descent into hell for the former top prospect. Will another club trust him?

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