MATT MANNING NEWS

Pitches better Thursday Manning allowed one run on four hits and two walks across 2.2 innings in Thursday's Grapefruit League game against the Rays. He struck out two.

Impact Manning still dealt with plenty of traffic but he pitched better than his first spring appearance Saturday, when he walked four batters and allowed three runs across 1.1 innings. The 27-year-old is stretching out a bit so far in Grapefruit League play, though he could be getting ready for a long-relief role as opposed to a spot in Detroit's rotation, as the Tigers have a handful of other options to start games.

FEBRUARY 28 • ROTOWIRE

Struggles in spring debut Manning allowed three runs on three hits and four walks across 1.1 innings in Saturday's Grapefruit League game against the Phillies.

Impact Manning followed starter Kenta Maeda, who tossed two scoreless innings, with a rough relief appearance. Of particular concern is the four walks, as the righty struggled with command last season in the majors. Manning posted a career-worst 3.9 BB/9 across 27.2 regular-season innings. The 27-year-old is vying for a roster spot during spring training, but continued struggles could relegate him to Triple-A Toledo, which is where he spent most of 2024.

FEBRUARY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Role unclear heading into season With the Tigers bolstering their rotation in the offseason, Manning could work as both a starter and a reliever in 2025 if he's able to make the team, Jason Beck of MLB.com reports...

Impact Detroit added Alex Cobb and Jack Flaherty during the offseason, and the team already has ace Tarik Skubal and Reese Olson locked into starting roles. Manning is thus among a large group of pitchers competing for the No. 5 spot that includes Keider Montero, top prospect Jackson Jobe, Casey Mize, Kenta Maeda and Brant Hurter. Manning spent most of 2024 with Triple-A Toledo, so he figures to be behind most of those players in the competition at this point. However, the 27-year-old could find his way onto the roster as a reliever. If Manning makes the bullpen out of spring training, he likely won't see high-leverage work, so his fantasy value figures to be limited either way.

FEBRUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Back in action Manning (lat) was reinstated from the minor-league injured list Thursday, Jason Beck of MLB.com reports.

Impact Manning will start for Triple-A Toledo on Thursday after being on the shelf for nearly two months. He didn't make any rehab outings prior to being activated, so he could face a limited pitch count.

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Resumes mound work Manning (lat) has resumed throwing bullpen sessions twice weekly and is aiming to return to action before Triple-A Toledo's regular season ends Sept. 22, Evan Petzold of the Detroi...

Impact Manning last pitched July 14 before informing the Tigers during the All-Star break that he was dealing with a right lat strain. He was shut down from activity for about a month before he resumed his throwing program. Though both Manning and the Tigers are optimistic he'll pitch again this season for the Triple-A club, he may not have enough time to get fully stretched out for a traditional starting role.

AUGUST 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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JULY 25, 2024

On Triple-A IL with lat injury Triple-A Toledo placed Manning on its 7-day injured list Friday due to a right lat strain.

Impact Manning has been with Toledo since late May after making five starts with the Tigers early in the season. The 26-year-old had turned in a 4.53 ERA across 59.2 innings with Toledo and looked to be a candidate to step in as the Tigers' No. 5 starter coming out of the All-Star break with Casey Mize (hamstring) on the injured list, but the lat strain will remove Manning from consideration for a call-up.

JULY 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

On IL with lat injury Manning was placed on the injured list at Triple-A Toledo due to a right lat strain.

Impact Manning has been with Toledo since late May after making five starts with the Tigers early in the season. The 26-year-old has earned a 4.53 ERA across 59.2 innings with the Mud Hens and a timetable for his return has yet to be established. Manning likely won't see much, if any, MLB action in the final two-plus months of the regular season but could eat some innings once he's healthy if the Tigers decide to sell at the trade deadline

JULY 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Tigers host the Blue Jays on home losing streak

The Detroit Tigers take on the Toronto Blue Jays looking to break a three-game home skid

MAY 24, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Baez leads Tigers against the Diamondbacks after 4-hit game

The Detroit Tigers take on the Arizona Diamondbacks after Javier Báez had four hits against the Diamondbacks on Saturday

MAY 19, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Tigers start 3-game series at home against the Marlins

The Detroit Tigers open a three-game series at home against the Miami Marlins on Monday

MAY 13, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Likely Maeda replacement Manning will likely rejoin the big-league rotation with Kenta Maeda (viral illness) being placed on the 15-day injured list Saturday, Cody Stavenhagen of The Athletic reports.

Impact Jack Flaherty is currently listed as the starter for Sunday's game against the Astros, but given that Manning was scratched from his Saturday start for Toledo, it's possible he could start Sunday, or at least Monday against the Marlins. Manning has a 4.24 ERA, 1.18 WHIP and 17 strikeouts in 17 innings through three MLB starts this year.

MAY 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Tigers and Cardinals rained out, will play a traditional doubleheader on Tuesday

The game between the Detroit Tigers and St. Louis Cardinals has been postposed Monday night because of inclement weather

APRIL 29, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Fans seven in loss Manning (0-1) took the loss against the Twins on Saturday, allowing four runs on five hits and two walks while striking out seven over 6.2 innings.

Impact Manning struggled out of the gate, walking each of the first two batters he faced to open the game before allowing the Twins' first run to come home on a sacrifice fly. The right-hander was then victimized by the long ball in the third and sixth innings as Detroit struggled to back him with anything on offense. It wasn't all bad for Manning, however, as he did fan seven batters on the day while producing 12 swinging strikes. He's gone at least five innings in each of his two starts this season and is still sporting a 2.92 ERA following the loss.

APRIL 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Julien, Castro homer to help Twins sweep doubleheader with 4-1 win over Tigers

Edouard Julien and Willi Castro homered as the Minnesota Twins beat the Detroit Tigers 4-1 to sweep a doubleheader Saturday

APRIL 13, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Matt Manning, Casey Mize headline a Tigers pitching staff on a roll The offense may be a concern, but right now, the Tigers’ pitching staff looks exceptional.

APRIL 5, 2024 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Bader's bloop single in 8th inning ends Tigers' bid for combined no-hitter against Mets

Harrison Bader has singled leading off the eighth inning for the New York Mets, ending Detroit’s bid for a combined no-hitter in the second game of a doubleheader

APRIL 4, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Officially added as 27th man The Tigers added Manning to the active roster to start Thursday's nightcap against the Mets.

Impact Manning gave up one earned run over five innings during his first start of the year in Triple-A, and he'll now get a chance to make his first MLB appearance of the year after failing to make the Tigers' rotation out of spring training. Manning will most likely return to Triple-A Toledo after Thursday's game.

APRIL 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Alonso hits tying HR in 9th, Mets rally past Tigers 2-1 in nightcap for 1st win of season

Pete Alonso launched a tying homer leading off the ninth inning, Tyrone Taylor lined a game-winning single and the New York Mets — after going 13 innings without a hit — rallied pa...

APRIL 4, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Tigers announce rotation, send Manning down to Triple-A CLEARWATER, Fla. -- Two years after Casey Mize threw his most recent Major League start, the former top overall pick is back in the Tigers r...

MARCH 22, 2024 • MLB.COM

Tigers option Matt Manning as Casey Mize, Reese Olson win rotation battle A.J. Hinch explains the reasons behind a most difficult roster decision as Matt Manning heads to Triple A.

MARCH 22, 2024 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Struggles Saturday Manning allowed four earned runs on three hits and two walks across three innings in Saturday's Grapefruit League game against the Pirates. He struck out five.

Impact Manning was tagged for three home runs, including a two-run blast by Jake Lamb in the first inning. The five strikeouts are encouraging, but Manning now has a subpar 5.63 ERA across three starts this spring. The righty is jockeying for a spot at the back of Detroit's rotation, with Reese Olson looking like his primary competition at this point. Manning could have some fantasy value in the right matchups if he's starting, though he's a risky proposition after dealing with injuries throughout his MLB career so far.

MARCH 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Tigers' Matt Manning continues to take no prisoners in quest to retain his rotation spot TAMPA, Fla. - Matt Manning’s intensity didn’t let up Sunday. He was still in full lather well after he set down eight straight Yankee hitter...

MARCH 4, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Should be ready for spring training Manning (foot) has had a normal offseason throwing routine and is expected to be ready for the start of spring training, MLB.com reports.

Impact Manning sustained a fractured foot after being struck by a line drive off the bat of Giancarlo Stanton in September. The injury ended his 2023 season, though it doesn't seem like it should impact the righty in 2024. Manning finished last year with a solid 3.58 ERA and 1.04 WHIP across 78 innings (15 starts), though he only struck out 50 batters.

FEBRUARY 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Line drive to the foot ends Tigers RHP Matt Manning's season Detroit Tigers starting right-hander Matt Manning was placed on the injured list on Thursday for the second time this season after taking a...

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM