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Blue Jays' Joe Mantiply: Latches on with Toronto
The Toronto Blue Jays signed Joe Mantiply to a minor-league contract Sunday.Mantiply was an All-Star in 2022, but he's struggled since then, collecting a 5.23 ERA during his time at the big-league level. The southpaw will report to Triple-A Buffalo, where he will provide experienced relief depth.
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Joe Mantiply: Becomes free agent
The Diamondbacks released Joe Mantiply on Sunday.Mantiply passed through waivers unclaimed after being removed from Arizona's 40-man roster and is now free to seek a gig in a new organization. The left-handed reliever has been torched for 17 runs on 26 hits and three walks over 9.2 innings at the big-league level in 2025.
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Diamondbacks' Joe Mantiply: DFA'd by Snakes
The Arizona Diamondbacks designated Joe Mantiply for assignment Friday.The move makes room on the Diamondbacks' roster for Jeff Brigham, whose contract was selected by Arizona from Triple-A Reno. Mantiply was sent down to Triple-A on May 15 after posting a 15.83 ERA and 3.00 WHIP across 9.2 major-league innings. He hasn't fared that much better in Triple-A with a 5.56 ERA and 1.53 WHIP in 11.1 innings.
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Diamondbacks' Joe Mantiply: Shuttled back to minors
Joe Mantiply was optioned to Triple-A Reno on Thursday, Alex D'Agostino of SI.com reports.Mantiply has struggled mightily in the majors this season, allowing multiple earned runs in half of his 10 appearances. He'll head back to Reno for the second time and seek to regain the solid form he's showcased for the last few campaigns.
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Diamondbacks' Joe Mantiply: Back in Arizona
The Arizona Diamondbacks recalled Joe Mantiply from Triple-A Reno on Saturday.Mantiply has given up 13 runs in only 7.1 innings with the D-backs this season, but he's only allowed two runs in six frames since being sent down to Triple-A. He'll get another look in the majors as a replacement for Cristian Mena, though it's unlikely Arizona uses Mantiply outside of low-leverage situations.
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Diamondbacks' Joe Mantiply: Sent down to Reno
The Arizona Diamondbacks optioned Joe Mantiply to Triple-A Reno on Saturday.Mantiply has struggled mightily in the big leagues this season, giving up 13 earned runs in just 7.1 innings. He'll attempt to get back on track in Triple-A, though the D-backs may want to see him sustain success for an extended period of time before inserting him back into their bullpen.
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Diamondbacks' Joe Mantiply: ERA on rise
Joe Mantiply allowed two runs on four hits and one walk while striking out one over one inning in Tuesday's 10-4 win over the Marlins.The Arizona Diamondbacks were leading, 10-1, when Mantiply opened the seventh inning, so the scoring allowed didn't jeopardize the club, but the left-hander hasn't executed thus far. He isn't overpowering, so he needs to be precise with location. Mantiply's given up runs in his last three outings, pushing his ERA to 13.50 over 6.2 innings (seven outings).
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Diamondbacks' Joe Mantiply: Added to closer mix
In discussing Arizona's closer role, manager Torey Lovullo mentioned Joe Mantiply as someone that could get save opportunities, Alex Weiner of Arizona Sports reports. "I don't want to dismiss Joe Mantiply," Lovullo said. "He's really good against lefties. So I don't know what the answer is, but I'll probably go more matchup based for right now until it's the right time to make that decision."Lovullo feels all the candidates to close, which include 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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Diamondbacks' Joe Mantiply: Avoids arbitration with Arizona
Joe Mantiply and the Arizona Diamondbacks avoided arbitration by agreeing to a one-year, $1.7 million contract Thursday, Kiley McDaniel of ESPN.com reports.Mantiply finished the 2024 regular season with a 6-2 record across 75 appearances (including two starts) and posted 16 holds with a 3.92 ERA and 1.17 WHIP across 59.2 innings. The 33-year-old out of Virginia Tech will provide the Diamondbacks with a southpaw option out of the bullpen for the 2025 campaign.
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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.