Kyle Manzardo Crushes Fourth Homer In Past Five Games
Cleveland Guardians first base prospect Kyle Manzardo went 1-for-2 with a solo home run and three walks on Sunday for Triple-A Columbus. Manzardo has four homers in his past five games as he continues a hot stretch for Columbus following his return from a stint with the big league club in Cleveland. The 23-year-old spent 30 games with the Guardians and hit .207 with no homers and seven RBI. It was a bit of a struggle for Manzardo in his debut call-up but he has gotten back to crushing the ball at Triple-A. If he continues to mash with Columbus he could return to the big leagues with renewed confidence. He is a premium prospect worth monitoring closely as he tries to make his case for another shot with the Guardians this season.
Kyle Manzardo Launches First Long Ball Since Returning To Triple-A
Cleveland Guardians first base prospect Kyle Manzardo hit his first home run since returning to Triple-A on June 18. This home run also extended his current hitting streak to six games. Manzardo made his major league debut in May and held a .207/.241/.329 line with seven RBI and no home runs in his first 30 games. In 36 total games with Triple-A Columbus, Manzardo has posted an excellent .293/.384/.602 line with 10 long balls, 26 RBI, and a 21:28 BB:K ratio. The number 36th ranked prospect on MLB.com has a strong chance of returning to the majors later this season and is worth holding onto in deeper AL-only redraft leagues.
Cleveland Guardians rookie first baseman Kyle Manzardo is serving as the designated hitter and is batting seventh on Monday in his major-league debut against the visiting Detroit Tigers and right-hander Jack Flaherty. Cleveland called Manzardo up from Triple-A Columbus to add another bat to their lineup with outfielder Steven Kwan (hamstring) going on the injured list. The 23-year-old left-handed hitter was done nothing but hit in the minors since coming over in a trade from the Tampa Bay Rays last year, and his mix of power potential and plate discipline make him an immediate waiver-wire pickup in at least deep-mixed fantasy leagues with a chance to play every day between DH and first base. The team's No. 2 prospect, per MLB Pipeline, could stick around after Kwan returns, too. It isn't the best matchup for his big-league debut, though, as Flaherty has so far been dominating hitters in 2024.
Cleveland Guardians first base prospect Kyle Manzardo is expected to be called up by the team on Monday with outfielder Steven Kwan (hamstring) heading to the 10-day injured list. Manzardo, the team's No. 2 prospect according to MLB Pipeline, is slashing .303/.376/.642 at Triple-A Columbus this season with nine home runs, 20 RBI and 25 runs scored. It remains to be seem exactly how Manzardo will fit into the Guardians lineup, but he will likely see most of his reps at the designated hitter spot. He is worth an immediate pickup in deeper leagues for managers in need of better power numbers.
Depending on the results of Cleveland Guardians outfielder Steven Kwan's (hamstring) MRI results on Sunday, first base prospect Kyle Manzardo is an option to be promoted to the major-league roster. Manzardo, the club's No. 2 prospect per MLB Pipeline, could be on the cusp of his first big-league call-up after hitting .303/.375/.642 with a 1.017 OPS, nine home runs, 20 RBI and 25 runs scored in his first 29 games this year on the farm at Triple-A Columbus. The 23-year-old left-handed slugger would most likely be an option for Cleveland at the designated hitter spot in the big leagues if he's called up and Kwan needs a stint on the injured list. Manzardo also impressed with his bat in spring training. His blend of power and on-base skills makes him attractive pickup in deep-mixed leagues with a potential call-up coming soon.
Kyle Manzardo Homers, Doubles To Extend On-Base Streak
Cleveland Guardians first base prospect Kyle Manzardo went 2-for-5 with a double and solo homer on April 30. He currently owns a three-game hitting streak and has ultimately got on base in five consecutive contests. The 23-year-old left-hander has already launched seven homers this year, and he owns a strong .991 OPS. Furthermore, he's maintained a 12.7 BB% and 17.3 K%, both impressive marks for someone with significant power. Manzardo was dealt from Tampa Bay to Cleveland last summer and is now pushing hard to make his MLB debut this May.
Cleveland Guardians first base prospect Kyle Manzardo continued his strong start to the season with his seventh multi-hit game on Thursday. Manzardo hit three singles, which brought in two runs to push Columbus over the Syracuse Mets. The 23-year-old has posted a .308/.387/.577 stat line across 21 games at Triple-A and has begun to hit his stride at this level after posting a .242/.343/.475 line at Triple-A last season. Manzardo is worth stashing in deeper re-draft formats for now, as he is nearing a promotion. When given the call, Manzardo should serve as the primary designated hitter for the Guardians, as Josh Naylor will continue to man first base. Manzardo will be a popular waiver-wire add when he is called up, as he is projected to make an immediate impact.
Cleveland Guardians first baseman Kyle Manzardo has started to heat up and had a weekend to remember. Manzardo hit three homers and collected five extra-base hits. After a slow start to the season, the 23-year-old is now hitting .308 with four homers, 10 RBI and an excellent .935 OPS over 18 games for Triple-A Columbus. Manzardo has always shown elite plate discipline and has been an on-base machine that has added power to his game as he has risen through the ranks of the minor leagues. The Guardians have Josh Naylor entrenched at first base, but the designated hitter spot in the lineup is wide open. Manzardo should be expected to make his debut sometime in 2024 and is worth a look in most formats when that happens.
Cleveland Guardians first base prospect Kyle Manzardo is hitting .185/.265/.333 to open the young season at Triple-A. He has just one long ball and one double. Manzardo showcased excellent on-base skills in Triple-A last season with a .343 across 94 games and tallied 17 home runs, which suggests that the 23-year-old could turn things around rather quickly. While Manzardo looks to get out of this slump, he is still considered one of the top first-base prospects in the sport and should make his way to the majors later this summer. The Guardians have a logjam with Josh Naylor at first base, so his major league debut may be delayed. Nonetheless, Manzardo is a must-roster player in dynasty leagues and is worth stashing in keeper formats, if not already.
The Cleveland Guardians reassigned first base prospect Kyle Manzardo to minor-league camp on Monday. The team also reassigned catcher Bryan Lavastida and outfielder Petey Halpin. According to MLB Pipeline, Manzardo is the team's No. 2 prospect behind only outfielder Chase DeLauter. The 23-year-old will begin the year in the minors, but he should make his MLB debut at some point in 2023 after hitting .381/.458/.476 in 13 Cactus League games this spring. He projects to be the team's first baseman of the future, but he has struggled in the minors against left-handed pitching and is currently blocked at the cold corner in Cleveland by Josh Naylor. Despite the fact that Manzardo won't open the year on the Opening Day roster in the big leagues, he should be rostered in all dynasty/keeper leagues.
