Blue Jays Pitcher Alek Manoah’s Wedding Day Surprise

On a December afternoon, a Japanese man boarded a flight from Southern California to Toronto – none other than Blue Jays pitcher Alek Manoah. Little did he know that day would forever be entwined with his wedding.

Surrounded by over 150 guests, including ten of his Blue Jays teammates, Manoah tied the knot at the luxurious St. Regis Bahia Beach Resort in Porto Rico. However, a bombshell news shattered the celebration – Shohei Ohtani chose the Los Angeles Dodgers over the Blue Jays.

Discovering this news in a quirky manner, just before walking down the aisle, Manoah’s reaction was a mix of disappointment and humor. “We didn’t get Ohtani. He signed with the Dodgers,” his father casually informed him, leaving Manoah momentarily stunned.

As the ceremony unfolded, with Manoah exchanging pleasantries with guests, he couldn’t resist sharing the Ohtani news with his Blue Jays comrades. Their laughter eased the sting of missing out on the coveted player.

In hindsight, the likelihood of Ohtani joining the Canadian team seemed slim. Yet, the wedding day episode will linger in the memories of many involved. Now, two months later, Manoah and the Blue Jays players must shift their focus to the challenging season ahead.