JOE MANTIPLY NEWS

Added to closer mix In discussing Arizona's closer role, manager Torey Lovullo mentioned Mantiply as someone that could get save opportunities, Alex Weiner of Arizona Sports reports. "I don't want to...

Impact Lovullo feels all the candidates to close, which prior to mentioning Mantiply, included Kevin Ginkel, Justin Martinez and A.J. Puk, have thrown well this spring. There's still a handful of Cactus League games the manager can use to evaluate, but this process could play out into the regular season. Mantiply has a 1.35 ERA with three walks and three strikeouts over 6.2 spring innings.

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Avoids arbitration with Arizona Mantiply and the Diamondbacks avoided arbitration by agreeing to a one-year, $1.7 million contract Thursday, Kiley McDaniel of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Mantiply finished the 2024 regular season with a 6-2 record across 75 appearances (including two starts) and posted 16 holds, 3.92 ERA and 1.17 WHIP across 59.2 innings while registering an 8.0 K/9. The 33-year-old out of Virginia Tech will provide the Diamondbacks with a southpaw option out of the bullpen for the 2025 campaign.

JANUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE

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SEPTEMBER 4, 2024 • MLB.COM

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JULY 24, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Opening Tuesday's contest Mantiply will start Tuesday's game against the Dodgers, Theo Mackie of The Arizona Republic reports.

Impact The veteran left-hander will serve as an opener for the second time this season and the fifth time in his career. Mantiply hasn't recorded more than five outs in an appearance this season and should hand things over to Ryne Nelson after an inning or two Tuesday.

JULY 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Diamondbacks ace Zac Gallen appears headed to injured list after straining right hamstring

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MAY 30, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Jordan Montgomery throws 6 quality innings and Diamondbacks hang on to beat Marlins 3-2

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MAY 26, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Diamondbacks visit the Dodgers to open 3-game series

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MAY 20, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Brandon Pfaadt strikes out career-high 11, Diamondbacks beat Mariners 3-2

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APRIL 28, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Tosses scoreless inning Mantiply allowed a walk over a scoreless inning in Friday's 6-5 extra-inning loss to Atlanta.

Impact Mantiply's effort spanned the seventh and eighth innings and was his third straight scoreless outing after ceding a pair of runs in his regular-season debut. The lefty could be used at any time in a game and is one of two southpaws in the bullpen.

APRIL 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

D-backs follow familiar script with Mantiply starting bullpen game PHOENIX -- Following a blueprint similar to the one they used to win the National League pennant, the D-backs will turn to left-handed relie...

OCTOBER 31, 2023 • MLB.COM

To open Game 4 Mantiply will work as the opener for Game 4 of the World Series against the Rangers on Tuesday, Jeff Passan of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Mantiply last pitched during Game 1, striking out one batter over a scoreless inning of relief work. He figures to work the first inning or so before handing the ball to a primary pitcher. The Diamondbacks have yet to reveal any pitching plans past Mantiply, but Ryne Nelson would figure to be one of the top candidates to get outs, as he's yet to take the mound this series.

OCTOBER 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Starting bullpen game Mantiply will start Game 4 of the NLCS against the Phillies on Friday, Matt Gelb of The Athletic reports.

Impact Mantiply has made four appearances during Arizona's postseason run, but he was roughed up in Game 2 against the Phillies, when he allowed three earned runs while recording just one out. He's likely to pitch only one inning, with Ryne Nelson a strong candidate to cover bulk innings after him.

OCTOBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Opening Sunday Mantiply will start Sunday's game against the Cubs, Steve Gilbert of MLB.com reports.

Impact The 32-year-old will make his third start of the season as the Diamondbacks decided to go with an opener ahead of expected primary pitcher Brandon Pfaadt, who was originally scheduled to start the contest. Mantiply has covered as much as three frames in an appearance this season, but he's likely to pitch only an inning or two Sunday.

SEPTEMBER 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Serving as opener Monday Mantiply is scheduled to work as the Diamondbacks' opening pitcher for Monday's game against the Rangers, Jody Jackson of Bally Sports Arizona reports.

Impact Mantiply hasn't tossed more than three innings in any of his 31 appearances in the majors or minors this season and hasn't exceeded two innings in more than two months, so he's unlikely to work more than once through the Texas batting order before exiting the contest. Slade Cecconi, who had initially been listed as Arizona's scheduled starter for Monday, will most likely work in bulk relief behind Mantiply.

AUGUST 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Opening Tuesday's contest Mantiply will serve as the Diamondbacks' opening pitcher for Tuesday's game in Colorado, Jody Jackson of Bally Sports Arizona reports.

Impact After taking the loss in relief in Monday's series opener at Coors Field while failing to retire any of the three batters he faced en route to allowing three earned runs, Mantiply will get back on the hill Tuesday and attempt to right the ship. He tossed only 11 pitches Monday, so Mantiply should be able to give Arizona an inning or two before turning the game over to the bullpen. Arizona hasn't named a designated bulk reliever for the day, but manager Torey Lovullo could lean heavily on either Slade Cecconi or Bryce Jarvis, both of whom have started in the minors for most of the season and are available on three days' rest.

AUGUST 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Takes loss Mantiply (1-1) was charged with Monday's loss to the Rockies. He allowed three runs on three hits and did not retire a batter.

Impact Mantiply and Scott McGough combined to cough up an Arizona lead in the eighth inning. Mantiply, who is expected to serve as an opener Tuesday, threw just 11 pitches, so Monday's usage should not prevent him from opening. Since returning to the majors Aug. 1, the left-hander has allowed six runs on six hits and one walk over 4.1 innings.

AUGUST 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Serving as opener Tuesday Mantiply will work as the opener for Tuesday's game against the Rockies, Theo Mackie of The Arizona Republic reports.

Impact Mantiply will be asked to navigate the first inning or so before handing the ball to a primary pitcher. However, the team has yet to reveal who will be called upon in long relief. The lefty has made four appearances so far in August, surrendering three runs on three hits and one walk while fanning three over 4.1 innings.

AUGUST 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Recalled from Reno The Diamondbacks recalled Mantiply from Triple-A Reno on Tuesday, Alex Weiner of ArizonaSports.com reports.

Impact Mantiply has taken a major step back this season, accumulating a 5.74 ERA and 1.09 WHIP through 15.2 innings in the majors this season (2.85 ERA in 2022). He hasn't fared well in Triple-A either, but he'll still be called upon to provide Arizona's bullpen with a fresh arm. Peter Strzelecki, who was acquired in a trade with the Brewers on Tuesday, was optioned in a corresponding move.

AUGUST 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sent down to Triple-A Mantiply was optioned to Triple-A Reno on Friday.

Impact Mantiply was up for a few days while Andrew Chafin was on paternity leave but now heads back to Reno with Chafin back in the fold. The 2022 All-Star has had a tougher time in 2023 with a 5.74 ERA in 13 appearances.

JULY 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Recalled from Reno Arizona recalled Mantiply from Triple-A Reno on Wednesday.

Impact Mantiply was optioned to Reno at the end of June and had allowed eight runs -- seven earned -- in 6.2 innings of relief since that demotion. The 32-year-old left-hander figures to operate in a low-leverage bullpen role in his return to the major-league level.

JULY 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Dispatched to Triple-A The Diamondbacks optioned Mantiply to Triple-A Reno on Monday.

Impact The 2022 All-Star's move to the minors comes after he surrendered eight earned runs over eight innings across his five relief appearances since Arizona reinstated him from the 15-day injured list June 12. The Diamondbacks haven't announced a corresponding roster move for Mantiply, who could be back in the Arizona bullpen after stringing together a few quality appearances at Triple-A.

JUNE 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

D-backs reinstate C Carson Kelly, LHP Joe Mantiply from IL The Arizona Diamondbacks reinstated three players from the injured list in a series of transactions on Monday

JUNE 12, 2023 • DEADSPIN.COM

Comes back from IL The Diamondbacks reinstated Mantiply (hamstring) from the 15-day injured list Monday, Jody Jackson of Bally Sports Arizona reports.

Impact The 2022 All-Star will rejoin the Arizona bullpen after he had been on the shelf for just over a month with a right hamstring strain. Maniply received the green light to return from the IL after making a pair of minor-league rehab appearances last week.

JUNE 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nearing return Mantiply (hamstring) has been movedM to Triple-A Reno.

Impact Mantiply pitched a scoreless, hitless inning for the Aces on June 9. Prior to landing in Triple-A, the left-hander threw pitches in live batting practice, then opened his rehab assignment in the Rookie-level Arizona Complex League.

JUNE 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE