Kyle Manzardo Stats
- Height / Weight
- 6' 1" / 205 lbs.
- Date of Birth (Age)
- 7/18/2000 (23)
- Experience
- College
- Washington State
Kyle Manzardo Season Stats
Last 10 Games
Kyle Manzardo News
Cleveland Guardians first baseman Kyle Manzardo homered in his third straight Arizona Fall League game on Wednesday. Cleveland acquired Manzardo in a trade deadline deal with the Tampa Bay Rays for Aaron Civale and they must be pleased with the 23-year-old this fall, especially considering Civale had a 5.36 ERA in 10 starts for his new club. Manzardo never got a chance for a 2023 call-up due to left shoulder soreness that began in early July. He should have a good chance to be the everyday Guardians first baseman or designated hitter alongside Josh Naylor in 2024, provided their No. 2 prospect, per MLB Pipeline, has another strong showing this spring. The lefty-hitting slugger, Manzardo, will be one to watch closely during fantasy draft season next year.
Cleveland Guardians first base prospect Kyle Manzardo (shoulder) began a rehab assignment with the Arizona Complex League on Friday. He went 0-for-3 with a walk and a run scored in Friday's game. The 23-year-old has been sidelined since July 6 due to a sore left shoulder. Cleveland acquired Manzardo from the Tampa Bay Rays for right-hander Aaron Civale. He slashed .238/.342/.443 with 11 home runs, 38 RBI, 33 runs, and a stolen base over 73 games with Triple-A Durham. Manzardo could debut for Cleveland later this year and is worth stashing on your roster in most fantasy leagues.
The Cleveland Guardians acquired first base prospect Kyle Manzardo (shoulder) from the Tampa Bay Rays on Monday in exchange for right-hander Aaron Civale. Manzardo immediately becomes the Guardians' No. 3 prospect, per MLB Pipeline. The 23-year-old has been on the seven-day injured list in the minors since July 6 with a sore left shoulder, but the acquisition for Cleveland is a big haul for a pitcher in Civale that is at the peak of his value. Manzardo should be able to play again soon and is likely to report to Triple-A Columbus after he hit .238 (63-for-265) with 11 home runs, 19 doubles, a triple, 38 RBI and 33 runs scored in 73 games for Triple-A Durham. The young left-handed hitter could end up making his big-league debut in Cleveland later this year, and he has the ability to hit for a high average at the first base position.
Batting Order
| 1 | Steven Kwan |
| 2 | José Ramírez |
| 3 | Josh Naylor |
| 4 | Ramón Laureano |
| 5 | Oscar Gonzalez |
| 6 | Brayan Rocchio |
| 7 | Bo Naylor |
| 8 | Tyler Freeman |
| 9 | Jose Tena |
Kyle Manzardo Stats
Last 10 Games
Batting Order
| 1 | Steven Kwan |
| 2 | José Ramírez |
| 3 | Josh Naylor |
| 4 | Ramón Laureano |
| 5 | Oscar Gonzalez |
| 6 | Brayan Rocchio |
| 7 | Bo Naylor |
| 8 | Tyler Freeman |
| 9 | Jose Tena |
The hype surrounding Kyle Manzardo right now is increasing by the day. In the wake of Vinnie Pasquantino's 2021 breakout, Manzardo himself broke out in a major way last season, pushing himself into the top 10 overall prospect discussion. In 397 plate appearances, Manzardo posted a stellar .327/.426/.617 slash line with 26 doubles, 22 home runs, and nearly as many walks (59) as strikeouts (65). Manzardo's blend of contact skills, approach, and power is nearly unmatched in the minor leagues right now and makes him an incredibly desirable target in dynasty leagues. We're talking about a player that could realistically flirt with or surpass a .300 AVG and .400 OBP while exceeding 25 home runs on an annual basis. The real question is, how much will he play this season? After reaching and excelling in Double-A last season, Manzardo will likely open the 2023 campaign in Triple-A while simultaneously knocking loudly on the door to Tampa Bay's lineup. With a strong showing in Spring Training and the beginning of the minor league season, Manzardo will likely force his way into Tampa Bay's lineup by the All-Star Break and will have immediate fantasy appeal once that happens.
