Kyle Manzardo - MLB News, Rumors, & Updates

3 former Guardians top prospects rapidly approaching final days in system Kyle Manzardo, George Valera and CJ Kayfus could be nearing the end of their time on the Guardians' roster.

AUGUST 9 • AWAYBACKGONE.COM

Guardians aggressive trade deadline could have long-term ramifications for two franchise cornerstones Although Kyle Manzardo and David Fry opened the season as two big pieces in the Guardians' lineup. Now they're going to be in Triple-A.

AUGUST 5 • AWAYBACKGONE.COM

What Kyle Manzardo and David Fry Must Improve During Triple-A Columbus Demotion When the Cleveland Guardians entered the 2026 MLB trade deadline, expectations were that the front office would play it safe. While the Guar...

AUGUST 4 • SI.COM

Guardians' playoff push includes moves to strengthen rotation and offense

The Cleveland Guardians have made three trades to bolster their lineup and surprisingly their rotation as they seek a third consecutive AL Central title

AUGUST 3 • Associated Press

Demoted to Columbus The Guardians optioned Manzardo to Triple-A Columbus on Monday, Zack Meisel of The Athletic reports.

Impact Manzardo, who has struggled at the plate in his last 30 games, will make his first trip to Triple-A this season. This year, the 26-year-old has batted .215/.306/.378 with 13 home runs and 39 RBI in 356 plate appearances. With Cleveland's additions of Jo Adell and Nathaniel Lowe on Monday's trade deadline, Manzardo and David Fry were replaced on the active roster.

AUGUST 3 • ROTOWIRE

Gavin Williams allows 1 hit, strikes out 10 to lead Guardians to 5-0 win over Diamondbacks

Gavin Williams allowed one hit in 5 2/3 innings and struck out 10, Chase DeLauter drove in three runs and the Cleveland Guardians defeated the Arizona Diamondbacks 5-0 to avoid bei...

AUGUST 2 • Associated Press

Idle Friday Manzardo is out of the lineup for Friday's matchup against Arizona.

Impact Despite smacking a two-run homer and drawing two walks in the series finale against Cincinnati on Thursday, Manzardo will ride the bench for Friday's series opener against the Diamondbacks. Rhys Hoskins will take over at first base and bat cleanup for Cleveland.

JULY 31 • ROTOWIRE

Kyle Manzardo's strong Ohio Cup shines bittersweet spotlight on Guardians' biggest flaw Although Kyle Manzardo had a strong series against the Reds, it also showed why the Guardians need to add some power at the trade deadline.

JULY 30 • AWAYBACKGONE.COM

Insurance homer in win Manzardo went 1-for-3 with a solo home run and an additional RBI in a 6-1 win over the Reds on Wednesday.

Impact Manzardo reached base safely three times in Wednesday's game as he continues his mini power surge over his last seven games. In those games, Manzardo has three homers and 8 RBI to go along with a .714 slugging percentage, but is struggling overall on the season with a .154 average (4-for-26) and 12 strikeouts since the break and is batting just .210 for the season.

JULY 30 • ROTOWIRE

Manzardo's HR and 2 RBIs, Cantillo's strong outing power Guardians to a 6-1 win over the Reds

Kyle Manzardo homered and drove in two runs, Joey Cantillo pitched four scoreless innings and the Cleveland Guardians beat the Cincinnati Reds 6-1 Wednesday night to claim the seas...

JULY 30 • Associated Press

Chase Petty In play, run(s) to Kyle Manzardo | 07/29/2026 Chase Petty In play, run(s) to Kyle Manzardo

JULY 30 • MLB.COM

Belts first career grand slam Manzardo started at first base and went 1-for-3 with a walk and a grand slam home run in a 6-5 win in Game 1 of Wednesday's doubleheader against the Reds. He went 0-for-1 as a pinc...

Impact Manzardo belted his 12th homer of the season and first career grand slam in the first inning, and it nearly didn't happen. A call that he'd been hit by a pitch was overturned on review prior to Manzardo going deep. It turned out to be the key contribution in Cleveland snapping a five-game losing streak. The slumping first baseman entered the day with a .154 average (4-for-26) and 12 strikeouts since the break and is batting just .210 for the season. With the team in the hunt for a division title or wild-card playoff spot, they may scour the market for first basemen; Guardian first basemen are hitting a league-low .194 with 13 homers (T-23rd) and 45 RBI (27th).

JULY 29 • ROTOWIRE

JJ Bleday's solo homer and Dane Myers' game-saving grab help Reds beat Guardians 2-0

JJ Bleday hit a solo home run in the first inning and five Cincinnati pitchers combined for the shutout as the Reds defeated the Cleveland Guardians 2-0 and split a day-night doubl...

JULY 29 • Associated Press

Manzardo hits 1st grand slam, Guardians rally for 6-5 win over Reds in Game 1 of doubleheader

Kyle Manzardo hit a grand slam, Chase DeLauter scored the go-ahead run on a sacrifice bunt in the eighth inning and the Cleveland Guardians snapped a five-game losing streak, rally...

JULY 28 • Associated Press

Kyle Manzardo's grand slam (12) | 07/28/2026 Kyle Manzardo hits a grand slam to deep right field to give the Guardians a 4-0 lead in the bottom of the 1st inning

JULY 28 • MLB.COM

Guardians look to end 4-game losing streak, take on the Rays

The Cleveland Guardians head into the matchup against the Tampa Bay Rays as losers of four games in a row

JULY 26 • Associated Press

Home run in loss Manzardo went 3-for-5 with a solo home run, double and an additional RBI and runs scored in the 10-6 loss Wednesday to the Twins.

Impact Manzardo has been splitting time with Rhys Hoskins and David Fry at first base amid his slump, but he gained his first multi-hit game since June 20 to try and right the ship. The 26-year-old is batting .151 (8-for-53) with a 5:18 BB:K in July.

JULY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Brooks Lee homers, drives in 4 as Twins topple Guardians 10-6 in José Ramírez's return from injury

Brooks Lee hit a three-run homer, Trevor Larnach had three RBIs and the Minnesota Twins snapped a four-game losing streak with a 10-6 win over Cleveland to spoil star third baseman...

JULY 23 • Associated Press

Kyle Manzardo's solo home run (11) | 07/22/2026 Kyle Manzardo launches a solo home run to right, cutting the Guardians' deficit to 10-5 against the Twins in the bottom of the 8th inning

JULY 23 • MLB.COM

Left out of lineup Tuesday Manzardo is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Twins.

Impact The left-handed-hitting Manzardo will hit the bench to begin Tuesday's contest, but he could enter as a mid-game replacement for Rhys Hoskins at first base once the Twins' opening pitcher -- lefty Kendry Rojas -- exits the game. While filling in for a resting Manzardo in Monday's series opener, Hoskins went 2-for-5 with a pair of solo home runs in the Guardians' 13-4 victory.

JULY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Heading to bench amid slump Manzardo is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Twins.

Impact Manzardo will head to the bench for just the second time in July while the Guardians go with David Fry at first base and Rhys Hoskins at designated hitter. Over his last 13 games, Manzardo has gone just 3-for-41 (.073 average) with a 31.9 percent strikeout rate.

JULY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Riding pine in Game 2 Manzardo isn't in the lineup for the second game of Saturday's doubleheader against Pittsburgh.

Impact After going 0-for-4 with three strikeouts in Game 1, Manzardo will grab a seat on the bench to begin the latter half of Saturday's festivities. Rhys Hoskins will take over at first base and bat fourth.

JULY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Cantillo strikes out 9, Rocchio and DeLauter homer as Guardians beat Marlins to sweep series

Joey Cantillo struck out nine over five innings of one-run ball, Brayan Rocchio homered and drove in two and the Cleveland Guardians beat the Miami Marlins 5-2 on Sunday to complet...

JULY 12 • Associated Press

Tanner Bibee, Guardians cool off Marlins with 4-1 win

Tanner Bibee threw 6 2/3 solid innings, Steven Kwan and Patrick Bailey hit two-run doubles and the Cleveland Guardians beat the Miami Marlins 4-1

JULY 11 • Associated Press

Taj Bradley fans 10 as Twins beat Guardians 3-1

Taj Bradley allowed one run and struck out 10 in seven innings, Kody Clemens had two hits and an RBI, and the Minnesota Twins beat the Cleveland Guardians 3-1

JULY 8 • Associated Press

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