The Los Angeles Angels pull the plug on the Alek Manoah experiment with the latest roster decision before August. The Los Angeles Angels initially signed Alek Manoah to a one-year, $1.95 million major league contract in the offseason. Los Angeles announced on Wednesday that the team is releasing the 28-year-old right-handed pitcher. “RHP Alek Manoah unconditionally released.” Article Continues BelowHe made just three appearances for the Angels this season, all of which came out of the bullpen.