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Diamondbacks' Joe Mantiply: Opening Tuesday's contest
Joe Mantiply will start Tuesday's game against the Dodgers, Theo Mackie of The Arizona Republic reports.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.
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Diamondbacks' Joe Mantiply: Set to open Monday's game
Manager Torey Lovullo said Joe Mantiply will serve as the Arizona Diamondbacks' opening pitcher for Monday's game against the Dodgers, Nick Piecoro of The Arizona Republic reports.The left-handed Mantiply has limited opposing lefties to a .275 wOBA over his career, so the Diamondbacks will likely hope that he can limit the damage from the Dodgers' usual Nos. 2 and 3 hitters -- left-handed batters Shohei Ohtani and Freddie Freeman -- before he turns the game over to the bullpen. Monday had been Slade Cecconi's turn in the rotation, and the expectation is that he'll work behind Mantiply in bulk relief.
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Diamondbacks' Joe Mantiply: Nabs first save of 2024
Joe Mantiply struck out one in a scoreless two-thirds of an inning to record his first save of the season in Wednesday's 4-3 win over the Reds.With Paul Sewald unavailable after making his season debut Tuesday and Kevin Ginkel struggling to shut the door in the ninth inning, Mantiply got the call and fanned Will Benson before getting Jonathan India to fly out with the winning run on second base for Cincy. Sewald will be the top option for saves in the Arizona bullpen, but as the team's top lefty reliever, Mantiply could see further situational chances. He's been reasonably effective this season, posting a 3.52 ERA, 1.17 WHIP and 13:6 K:BB through 15.1 innings.
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Diamondbacks' Joe Mantiply: Earns relief win
Joe Mantiply (1-0) picked up Wednesday's win over Colorado, retiring the lone batter faced in the eighth inning.Mantiply entered to get the final out of the inning against the lefty-hitting Michael Toglia. That put the pitcher in line for the win when the Arizona Diamondbacks scored two runs in the top of the ninth. Following a rough season debut (two runs, three hits, one inning), the left-hander has authored five consecutive scoreless outings. Mantiply will continue to work as a seventh/eighth inning reliever in setup for fill-in closer Kevin Ginkel.
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Diamondbacks' Joe Mantiply: Tosses scoreless inning
Joe Mantiply allowed a walk over a scoreless inning in Friday's 6-5 extra-inning loss to Atlanta.Mantiply's effort spanned the seventh and eighth innings and was his third straight scoreless outing after he ceded 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.
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Diamondbacks' Joe Mantiply: Makes spring debut
Joe Mantiply allowed one hit and hit two batters over a scoreless inning in Friday's spring game against Cincinnati.Mantiply loaded the bases with one out but wriggled out of the jam by inducing a 5-2-3 double play. That he faced adversity and pitched out it is the positive spin on the left-hander's first Cactus League appearance. He's expected to occupy a spot in the bullpen to open the season, but the one-time high-leverage option needs better results to reclaim a trusted role in 2024. Mantiply recorded a 4.62 ERA with a diminished strikeout rate and increased walk rate in 2023.
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Diamondbacks' Joe Mantiply: Avoids arbitration with Arizona
Joe Mantiply signed a one-year, $935,000 contract with the Arizona Diamondbacks on Thursday to avoid arbitration, Mark Feinsand of MLB.com reports.Mantiply lost his role as a high-leverage option out of the Arizona bullpen in 2023, as he posted a 4.62 ERA across 39 frames in the majors. He saw a significant dip in strikeouts and his lack of velocity could continue to lead to inconsistent results.
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Diamondbacks' Joe Mantiply: To open Game 4
Joe Mantiply will work as the opener for Game 4 of the World Series against the Rangers on Tuesday, Jeff Passan of ESPN.com reports.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 Arizona 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.
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Diamondbacks' Joe Mantiply: Starting bullpen game
Joe Mantiply will start Game 4 of the NLCS against the Phillies on Friday, Matt Gelb of The Athletic reports.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.
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Diamondbacks' Joe Mantiply: Opening Sunday
Joe Mantiply will start Sunday's game against the Cubs, Steve Gilbert of MLB.com reports.The 32-year-old will make his third start of the season as the Arizona 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.