JOE MANTIPLY NEWS

Might have short rehab assignment Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo said Tuesday that Mantiply (shoulder) might only need one rehab appearance, Theo Mackie of The Arizona Republic reports.

Impact Mantiply is scheduled to make his first rehab appearance Wednesday with Double-A Amarillo, and it sounds like it could also be his last. The 32-year-old reliever began the 2023 season on the 15-day injured list after battling left shoulder fatigue toward the end of spring training, but he's been throwing without issue for a couple of weeks.

APRIL 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Beginning rehab assignment Mantiply (shoulder) is scheduled to begin a rehab assignment Tuesday at Double-A Amarillo, Nick Piecoro and Theo Mackie of the Arizona Republic report.

Impact Mantiply, who opened the season on the 15-day injured list with what the team described as "shoulder fatigue," started the return process by throwing to live batters Friday. "The bullpens, the live BPs that he's thrown, everything's ticked up and he's feeling very, very good," manager Torey Lovullo said. Mantiply was projected for a back-end bullpen role before the shoulder issue struck., The left-hander is eligible to activated Tuesday, so a return appears imminent.

APRIL 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Faces live batters Mantiply (shoulder) threw to live batters Friday at Salt River Fields, Alex Weiner of Arizona Sports reports.

Impact Mantiply faced batters for the first time after hurling two bullpen sessions this week. The lefty threw 20 pitches and awaits the next step, which could a rehab assignment.

APRIL 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Throwing bullpens Mantiply (shoulder) has thrown two bullpen sessions since opening the season on the 15-day injured list, Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic reports.

Impact Mantiply is eligible to come off the IL on April 11. The left-hander was a key piece of the bullpen last season but at this point is not considered a closer candidate.

APRIL 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Goes on IL The Diamondbacks placed Mantiply on the 15-day injured list with left shoulder inflammation prior to Thursday's 8-2 loss to the Dodgers.

Impact Assuming Mantiply's shoulder issue is in fact nothing more significant than inflammation, he could be in store for a minimum-length stay on the shelf, or close to it. Since his placement on the IL is retroactive to March 27, he'll first be eligible for activation April 11.

MARCH 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Requires IL stint Mantiply will begin the season on the injured list with left shoulder fatigue, Nick Piecoro of The Arizona Republic reports.

Impact While shoulder issues are always concerning for pitchers, nothing yet suggests Mantiply is dealing with a major issue. The 2022 All Star is coming off a 2.85-ERA season and should see plenty of opportunities for holds - and maybe even saves - once healthy.

MARCH 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Works scoreless frame Mantiply allowed one run and struck out one over a scoreless eighth inning in Friday's spring game against the Mariners.

Impact Mantiply hasn't allowed a run over two Cactus League outings. With Arizona's closer situation described as "fluid" by manager Torey Lovullo, Mantiply is part of crew that could get late-inning work. Mark Melancon is likely the frontrunner, but he was roughed up in his spring debut, which focuses speculation about Mantiply, Kevin Ginkel and Andrew Chafin. Mantiply had a strong season in 2022, sporting a 2.85 ERA and 22 holds; however, he blew six of eight save opportunities, as Lovullo auditioned several arms when Melancon lost control of the job.

MARCH 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

It's working: Pitch clock shaves 20 minutes from early games

So far, baseball's new speed-up rules are working

FEBRUARY 27, 2023 • Associated Press

Collapses in ninth Mantiply suffered a blown save after he pitched two-thirds of an inning, allowing three runs (one earned) on two hits and a walk in Monday's 6-5 extra-inning loss to the Brewers.

Impact Mantiply was called upon to protect a 4-1 lead in the bottom of the ninth inning, but he quickly ran into trouble. The left-hander surrendered a solo home run to Hunter Renfroe to open the frame before Christian Yelich and Kolten Wong came around to score on an error with two outs in the inning. The reliever was removed from the contest with two outs in the ninth and the score knotted up at 4-4, resulting in his sixth blown save of the campaign. Mantiply has now gone 2-for-8 on save opportunities this year while posting a 2.85 ERA and 1.08 WHIP with 61 strikeouts over 60 innings in 69 appearances in 2022.

OCTOBER 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Brewers' playoff hopes end despite 6-5 win over Diamondbacks

Hunter Renfroe homered in a ninth-inning comeback and singled home the winning run in the 10th as Milwaukee rallied for a 6-5 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks just before the...

OCTOBER 4, 2022 • Associated Press

Dodgers overcome Gallen's 13 Ks, rally to beat D-backs 3-2

Max Muncy hit a tying infield single in the ninth inning and pinch-hitter Mookie Betts singled home the winning run, helping the Los Angeles Dodgers edge the Arizona Diamondbacks 3...

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022 • Associated Press

Blows save Mantiply allowed three hits and three inherited runners to score while striking out two over one inning, picking up a blown save in a 6-5 loss to the Dodgers in first game of Tuesd...

Impact Arizona's bullpen blew up in the eighth inning with Caleb Smith, Kevin Ginkel and Mantiply letting a 5-1 lead slip away. Mantiply entered with none out and the bases loaded -- an unpleasant task against MLB's best team. The left-hander also pitched in the second game of the doubleheader, notching his 21st hold in one-third of an inning, so it would appear manager Torey Lovullo still has confidence in Mantiply despite a shaky stretch during which he's pitched to an 8.00 ERA over 13 outings.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Rookie Vargas, Dodgers rally past D-backs, 5th win in row

Rookie Miguel Vargas drove in the go-ahead run with an infield single in a five-run eighth inning and the Los Angeles Dodgers rallied to beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 6-5 in the fi...

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022 • Associated Press

Jameson wins in major league debut, Dbacks top Padres 4-0

Drey Jameson pitched seven shutout innings in his major league debut and the Arizona Diamondbacks hit three home runs in a 4-0 victory over the San Diego Padres on Thursday night

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022 • Associated Press

Taylor hits 2-run homer in 10th, Brewers beat Dbacks 8-6

Tyrone Taylor hit a two-run homer in the 10th inning after pinch-hitter Rowdy Tellez’s tying solo shot in the ninth, lifting the Milwaukee Brewers to an 8-6 win over the Arizona Di...

SEPTEMBER 4, 2022 • Associated Press

Witt HR in late rally after Gallen exits, Royals beat Dbacks

Bobby Witt Jr. homered during a five-run rally in the seventh inning, leading Brady Singer and the Kansas City Royals over the Arizona Diamondbacks 5-3

AUGUST 25, 2022 • Associated Press

Walker's 3 hits lift Diamondbacks over slumping Royals, 7-3

Christian Walker had three hits and his RBI double led to a three-run eighth inning as the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the Kansas City Royals, 7-3

AUGUST 24, 2022 • Associated Press

Cardinals beat Diamondbacks 6-4 for seventh straight win

Nolan Arenado hit a two-run single in the seventh inning and finished with three RBIs, helping the St. Louis Cardinals stretch their winning streak to seven games with a 6-4 win ov...

AUGUST 21, 2022 • Associated Press

Holds lead once again Mantiply allowed one hit while striking out three over one inning to earn a hold in Tuesday's 2-1 loss to the Giants.

Impact Mantiply locked down the eighth inning, a feat he's accomplishing with regularity, before Ian Kennedy blew the save in the ninth. The left-hander has made 11 consecutive scoreless appearances, picking up five holds while striking out 11 and walking two over 9.1 innings. Mantiply has yet to be handed a save opportunity since Mark Melancon was removed from the role, but manager Torey Lovullo indicated earlier that he has no problem rolling with Mantiply if left-handers are due up.

AUGUST 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Crawford's HR with 2 outs in 9th lifts Giants past D-backs

Brandon Crawford hit a game-ending two-run homer off Ian Kennedy moments after Thairo Estrada’s two-out triple, and the San Francisco Giants rallied past the Arizona Diamondbacks 2...

AUGUST 17, 2022 • Associated Press

Gallen's pitching, Marte's hit lift D-backs over Pirates 3-0

Zac Gallen pitched seven dominant innings, Ketel Marte had a crucial two-out, two-RBI single in the eighth and the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 3-0

AUGUST 9, 2022 • Associated Press

Extinguishes fire Mantiply struck out one over a scoreless 1.1 innings in Sunday's 6-4 win over the Rockies.

Impact Mantiply did not get a win, hold or save, but his pitching contribution was the most important. With Arizona leading 2-0 entering the sixth inning, reliever Kevin Ginkel failed to retire any of the six batters faced, so it was up to Mantiply to put out the fire. The high-leverage left-hander is in the mix for saves now that Mark Melancon is no longer the full-time closer, but he may be more valuable as a fireman. Mantiply has made six consecutive scoreless appearances and sports a 1.42 ERA over 6.1 innings since the break. He doesn't blow away hitters with a high-velo fastball (90.4 mph), but Mantiply gets outs, keeps the ball in the park (0.6 HR/9) and hasn't walked many (four over 43 IP).

AUGUST 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Could get saves Mantiply will be part of a ninth-inning committee going forward in Arizona, Steve Gilbert of MLB.com reports.

Impact The 31-year-old southpaw has a 4.26 ERA, 1.18 WHIP, 12 strikeouts, zero wins, zero saves and couple losses over his last 12.2 innings. Ian Kennedy seems like the more likely saves leader for the Diamondbacks going forward after Mark Melancon was removed from the role.

AUGUST 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

MLB trade deadline 2022: Should Yankees go all-in for Juan Soto?

Juan Soto is the biggest potential target, but there are a few directions the Yankees could go to improve at the deadline, Jake Mintz writes...

JULY 27, 2022 • FOX SPORTS

Old but gold: At 39, Verlander makes push for Cy Young award

Justin Verlander has a little more gray in his hair and stubble these days

JULY 25, 2022 • Associated Press