Somoza said yes, and the couple made the engagement Instagram official on New Year’s Day.
“Best way to start the year … YES a million times!!!” Somoza captioned a series of seven photos which showed Manoah getting down on one knee with ring in hand.
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“To forever! I love you with all my heart and can’t wait to spend the rest of our lives together,” Manoah replied in the comments.
According to Daily Hive, Manoah and Somoza first met while attending West Virginia University, where Manoah pitched for the Mountaineers baseball team and Somoza was a star on the women’s volleyball squad.
The Blue Jays pitcher finished last season with a 16-7 record in 51 starts. He was also a Cy Young Award finalist.
The 24-year-old Manoah was drafted 11th in the first round of the 2019 MLB Draft. He debuted with the Blue Jays in May 2021.
American League pitcher Alek Manoah (6) of the Toronto Blue Jays and girlfriend Marielena Somoza during the Red Carpet Show at L.A. Live July 19, 2022.Photo by Gary A. Vasquez /USA TODAY Sports
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