Matt Manning Stats

Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Matt Manning was optioned to Triple-A Toledo on Tuesday. Following the move, Tigers manager A.J. Hinch explained that Manning should benefit from the delayed Triple-A season start. He explained that the team was "leaning towards leaving him here in a Minor League Spring Training setting to give him a normal workload to build himself up to be ready for a May Toledo start." Manning had a solid spring with the Tigers. He made three appearances and pitched six innings, allowing seven hits, one walk and one earned run while striking out five. The Tigers have a number of starting pitchers on their roster right now. Manning will have a good chance to make his MLB debut at some point this year, assuming he performs well in the minors.

over 2 months ago

Detroit Tigers rookie pitcher Matt Manning threw two shutout innings against the Toronto Blue Jays on Monday. The club is being cautious with the young hurler this spring and limiting his innings after he suffered a forearm strain in 2020. Manning's fastball touched 97 mph in Monday's game and he recorded all his outs with the pitch. He also sprinkled in his slider and changeup. The limited spring work likely means Manning is not in the running for a starter's role on opening day but he could conceivably open the year in the bullpen and build up his stamina in that role. More likely than not, he'll open the year at the club's alternate training site. He's ranked by Rotoballer as the fourth-best pitching prospect for dynasty baseball.

over 2 months ago

Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Matt Manning will be limited to two-inning stints throughout the spring, according to Tigers manager A.J. Hinch. Manning has made two appearances so far this spring and has done well. He's pitched four innings and allowed four hits, one earned run and no walks while striking out three. In his most recent appearance against the Philadelphia Phillies, Manning's fastball topped out at 97 mph. The 23-year-old Manning is one of the team's top prospects. He's likely to start the year at Triple-A, though, as the Tigers have a lot of arms competing for a rotation spot right now and Manning is the only prime competitor without Major League experience.

3 months ago