Tigers' Matt Manning: Throws another bullpen session
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Manning (foot) threw a bullpen session Friday, Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press reports.
Manning began throwing off a mound last week for the first time since fracturing his right foot in April and is scheduled to face live hitters next week. He is eligible to return June 12, but given that he will almost certainly need a rehab assignment, a return later in June seems more likely.
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Tigers' Matt Manning: Throws off mound
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Manning (foot) threw a bullpen session earlier this week, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports.
It was his first time throwing off a mound since he suffered a right foot fracture back in mid-April. Manning is on the 60-day injured list and not eligible to return until mid-June.
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Tigers' Matt Manning: Moved to 60-day IL
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Manning (foot) was transferred Saturday from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day injured list, Cody Stavenhagen of The Athletic reports.
Andy Ibanez will take over the vacant 40-man roster spot. Manning suffered a fracture in his right foot earlier this month and can now be ruled out until at least mid-June.
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Tigers' Matt Manning: Will start throwing Wednesday
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Manning (foot) will begin a throwing progression Wednesday, Cody Stavenhagen of The Athletic reports.
After fracturing a bone in his right foot earlier this month, Manning's fast return to throwing is a good sign that he will be able to return to the mound relatively soon. There is still no official timetable for the 25-year-old righty, but he is hopeful he can return in late May.
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Tigers' Matt Manning: Hoping to return in six weeks
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Manning (foot) told reporters Sunday that he expects to start throwing again as soon as next week and hopes to return to the mound in six weeks, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports.
Woodbery notes that Manning was in the clubhouse prior to Sunday's game against the Giants while wearing a protective boot and using a Knee Rover scooter. The right-hander broke the fifth metatarsal on his right foot during Tuesday's start, but he won't require surgery and stands a good chance to return to the mound before the summer months if there are no setbacks.
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Tigers' Matt Manning: Won't require surgery
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Manning will not require surgery to repair his right foot fracture, Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press reports.
Manning sustained a fracture to the fifth metatarsal on his right foot when he was struck by a comebacker during his last start Tuesday. He'll be able to rest and rehab rather than go under the knife and should be able to throw while wearing a walking boot, which should shorten his stay on the injured list.
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Tigers' Matt Manning: Placed on IL with foot fracture
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The Tigers placed Manning (foot) on the 15-day injured list Wednesday.
Manning suffered a fracture of the fifth metatarsal of his right foot Tuesday when he was struck by a comebacker in a 9-3 loss to the Blue Jays. The Tigers haven't yet provided a timeline for Manning's return, but he looks safe to rule out for the rest of April, at the very least. The 25-year-old has posted a 4.63 ERA, 1.29 WHIP and 7:3 K:BB through 11.2 innings (two starts) on the season.
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Tigers' Matt Manning: Fractures foot in loss
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Manning fractured the fifth metatarsal in his right foot in Tuesday's loss to the Blue Jays. He allowed four runs over six innings on six hits with one walk and three strikeouts before exiting.
Manning was hit in the foot with a comebacker and was seen wearing a boot in the clubhouse after the game. The right-hander is heading to the injured list, and a timeline for when he'll be able to rejoin the Detroit rotation -- and who will replace him in the starting group -- should be provided in the coming days.
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Tigers' Matt Manning: Earns tough road win
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Manning (1-0) allowed two runs on six hits across 5.2 innings to earn the win Tuesday against the Astros. He walked two and struck out four.
Pitching at Minute Maid Park against a potent Houston lineup is no small task, but Manning held his own, earning the win in his first start of the year. The righty once again dealt with injuries in 2022, though he showed some promise with a 3.43 ERA and 1.17 WHIP across 63 innings. Manning will look to keep moving in the right direction in his next scheduled start on April 11 against the Blue Jays on the road, which looks like another tough matchup.
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Tigers' Matt Manning: Allows unearned run Wednesday
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Manning allowed an unearned run on six hits across four innings in Wednesday's Grapefruit League game against Atlanta. He walked two and struck out six.
Manning allowed plenty of baserunners but was mostly able to avoid trouble. He still has a rough 6.43 ERA this spring, though his last two starts have been better, as he's allowed no earned runs across 7.2 innings with 10 strikeouts. Manning should slot in as the Tigers' fourth starter and could be ready to take a step forward after showing some promising signs during an injury-shortened 2022 campaign.
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Tigers' Matt Manning: Has best spring start
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Manning tossed 3.2 scoreless innings in Friday's Grapefruit League game against the Yankees. He allowed four hits and a walk while striking out four.
Manning has mostly struggled this spring with a 9.00 ERA across 10 innings, but he looked better Friday. The righty should still begin the year in Detroit's rotation, likely as the team's fourth starter. He had a solid 3.43 ERA and 1.17 WHIP across 63 innings last season, though he only struck out 48 batters, and his inability to miss bats could limit his fantasy ceiling.
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Tigers' Matt Manning: Struggles Monday
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Manning allowed four runs on four hits across just 1.1 innings in Monday's Grapefruit League game against the Red Sox. He walked one and struck out two.
Manning has now made two appearances this spring, allowing five runs on seven hits across 3.1 total innings. It's not a great start, but the righty's goal is likely to just get to the regular season feeling fully healthy, as he's dealt with a number of injuries the past few years. Manning showed flashes in 2022, posting a 3.43 ERA and 1.17 WHIP across 63 innings. However, he only had 48 strikeouts, and he'll need to miss more bats to really take off from a fantasy perspective.
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Tigers' Matt Manning: Clear of injury
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The Tigers announced Tuesday that Manning (forearm) is healthy and participating fully in his normal offseason program, Cody Stavenhagen of The Athletic reports.
Manning missed the final week of the season with a strained forearm, but it doesn't appear to have been a serious injury. He also missed nearly four months earlier in the season due to a shoulder injury. The right-hander was effective when healthy with a 3.43 ERA, 1.17 WHIP and 48:19 K:BB over 63 innings, and he should have the chance to earn a rotation spot during spring training.
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Tigers' Matt Manning: Likely out for season
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Recent tests showed Manning to be dealing with fatigue and tendinitis in his arm, Jason Beck of MLB.com reports.
Manning's injury this late in the season virtually guarantees he will not pitch again this year. The 24-year-old righty will finish the season with a 2-3 record alongside a 3.43 ERA and 1.17 WHIP over 63 innings.
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Tigers' Matt Manning: Dealing with arm fatigue
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Manning experienced some fatigue in his arm while warming up for his scheduled start Wednesday against Kansas City.
The nature of Manning's injury is now confirmed, and the decision to scratch him from Wednesday's game was made as a precaution. Further details will be provided once the Tigers are able to evaluate him after the game.
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Tigers' Matt Manning: Not starting as scheduled
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Manning didn't start as expected Wednesday against the Royals, as Will Vest instead took the mound for the Tigers, Cody Stavenhagen of The Athletic reports.
Manning was confirmed as Wednesday's starter and went through his usual pregame work, but he didn't take the mound for the opening frame. It's unclear if the 24-year-old is dealing with some sort of injury, but Detroit should update his status in the near future.
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Tigers' Matt Manning: Uncharacteristically wild Wednesday
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Manning (2-3) took the loss Wednesday, allowing five runs (three earned) on four hits and five walks over 5.1 innings against the Orioles. He struck out four.
For just the second time this season, Manning allowed more walks than strikeouts as he never found his groove and suffered his third loss of the season. The five walks he issued tied for the most he's allowed in a single start in his young career. Manning still owns a 3.43 ERA and 1.17 WHIP and will try to get back on track in his next start, which figures to come against the Royals next week.
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Tigers' Matt Manning: Fires seven shutout innings
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Manning allowed three hits over seven scoreless frames against the White Sox on Friday. He struck out five and did not factor in the decision.
Detroit earned the win after 10 innings, preventing Manning from collecting his third win. He never found himself in much danger during the dominant outing, and at one point retired 16 of 17 batters. The 24-year-old righty is sporting a 3.28 ERA with a 44:14 K:BB through 57.2 frames. Manning is expected to start in Baltimore next week.
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Tigers' Matt Manning: Strikes out four in win
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Manning (2-2) earned the win against the Royals on Saturday, allowing three runs (two earned) on three hits while striking out four and walking one over 6.1 innings.
Manning tossed 60 of 94 pitches for strikes across 6.1 frames. He allowed two earned runs, one on a single in the first inning and another on a groundout in the fourth. He was not credited with a third earned run after an error during a fielder's choice allowed Michael Taylor to score. Manning has pitched relatively well in his last five games, aside from a seven-run clunker against Seattle. He has picked up three quality starts during that span. He will take a 3.73 ERA into his next outing.
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Tigers' Matt Manning: Pulled after four innings Sunday
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Manning allowed two runs on five hits, three walks and a hit batsman while striking out three over four innings in a 3-2 loss Sunday against Kansas City. He did not factor into the decision.
Manning scattered three hits and a walk over the first three innings as he held the Royals scoreless. In the fourth, two singles, two walks and a hit batsman led to two runs as he threw 33 pitches in the inning, bringing his total for the four innings up to 90. Since returning from a shoulder injury at the beginning of August, he's posted a 4.21 ERA, 1.43 WHIP and 31:13 K:BB in 36.1 innings across seven starts. His next start will likely be next weekend in Kansas City.
