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Breaking down Kyle Manzardo's home run | 09/01/2024 The data behind Kyle Manzardo's home run

SEPTEMBER 1, 2024 • MLB.COM

Launches first two homers Manzardo went 2-for-3 with two solo home runs and a walk during Sunday's 6-1 win over the Pirates.

Impact Manzardo was recalled from Triple-A prior to the game and responded by cracking the first two home runs of his career, each coming off Pirates' starter Mitch Keller. Manzardo had received a cup of coffee with the Guardians earlier this season, collecting 82 at-bats and batting .207 with 10 doubles among 17 hits during his initial 30-game stint with the club. Over 359 at-bats in the minors this season, Manzardo, one of the team's top prospects, slashed .264/.396/.545 with 20 homers, 49 RBI, 65 runs, 20 doubles, a triple and two steals.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Kyle Manzardo's first career home run | 09/01/2024 Kyle Manzardo goes deep and hits his first Major League home run in the bottom of the 4th inning

SEPTEMBER 1, 2024 • MLB.COM

Callups answer the call as Cobb dominates, Manzardo hits 2 HRs CLEVELAND -- September callups aren’t what they used to be. There isn’t a long list of wide-eyed prospects sitting on the bench, ready to ge...

SEPTEMBER 1, 2024 • MLB.COM

Manzardo hits his first 2 career homers as AL Central-leading Guardians beat Pirates 6-1

Kyle Manzardo hit his first two major league homers, Alex Cobb did not allow a baserunner through the first six innings and the AL Central-leading Cleveland Guardians beat the Pitt...

SEPTEMBER 1, 2024 • Associated Press

First Base Or DH? Guardians Manager Reveals Kyle Manzardo's Primary Role With Team Stephen Vogt says Kyle Manzardo will primarily be the Cleveland Guardians' designated hitter, with Josh Naylor playing first base.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2024 • SI.COM

Promoted, starting Sunday Manzardo was recalled from Triple-A Columbus and is batting sixth as the designated hitter against the Pirates on Sunday, Zack Meisel of The Athletic reports.

Impact The 24-year-old is one of the organization's top prospects and will immediately enter the lineup as he joins the big club for the stretch run. Manzardo posted a .207/.241/.329 slash line with a 26.4 percent strikeout rate over 30 games in his first taste of the big leagues earlier this season, and he isn't guaranteed to have a regular place in the lineup.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Promoted, starting Sunday Manzardo was recalled from Triple-A Columbus and is batting sixth as the designated hitter against the Pirates on Sunday, Zack Meisel of The Athletic reports.

Impact The 24-year-old is one of the organization's top prospects and will immediately enter the lineup as he joins the big club for the stretch run. Manzardo posted a .207/.241/.329 slash line with a 26.4 percent strikeout rate over 30 games in his first taste of the big leagues earlier this season, and he isn't guaranteed to have a regular place in the lineup.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Set for promotion The Guardians will recall Manzardo from Triple-A Columbus on Sunday, Francys Romero of BeisbolFR.com reports.

Impact Manzardo slashed .207/.241/.329 with seven RBI across 87 plate appearances during his first stint in the majors earlier in the season, and he'll now get another chance to prove himself in Cleveland as rosters expand to 28 players Sunday. He'll likely see most of his opportunities as a DH while with the Guardians.

AUGUST 31, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Chris Antonetti talks trade deadline, Triston McKenzie and Logan Allen, Kyle Manzardo: Guardians takeaways Guardians president of baseball operations Chris Antonetti described the trade market for starting pitching this season as 'unique.'

JULY 25, 2024 • CLEVELAND.COM

Guardians 3B José Ramírez activated from paternity list, rookie Kyle Manzardo sent back to minors

Guardians third baseman José Ramírez was activated from the paternity list before AL Central-leading Cleveland opened a three-game series against the Seattle Mariners

JUNE 18, 2024 • Associated Press

Idle against southpaw Manzardo is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Reds.

Impact The lefty-hitting Manzardo will exit the lineup while the Reds bring southpaw Nick Lodolo to the bump. Gabriel Arias will receive a turn as the Guardians' designated hitter while Manzardo sits.

JUNE 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Not starting versus LHP Manzardo isn't in the Guardians' lineup Wednesday against Colorado.

Impact The lefty-hitting Manzardo will take a seat Wednesday with southpaw Ty Blach on the mound for the Rockies. Jose Ramirez will assume the role of DH while Gabriel Arias gets the nod at third and bats seventh.

MAY 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Idle versus lefty Manzardo is not in the starting lineup for Sunday's series finale against the Angels.

Impact The lefty-hitting Manzardo will take a seat Sunday due to the Angels sending southpaw Reid Detmers to the mound. Manzardo started in the first two games of the series, and his six-game hitting streak was snapped in Saturday's 4-3 win. Jose Ramirez will serve as the designated hitter Sunday, while Gabriel Arias draws the start at third base.

MAY 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Not in Wednesday's lineup Manzardo is absent from the lineup in Wednesday's game versus the Mets.

Impact In Jose Quintana, the Guardians are facing their second southpaw since Kyle Manzardo was promoted, and the left-handed hitting rookie has been on the bench for both of them. Jose Ramirez is getting a start at designated hitter Wednesday, with Gabriel Arias handling third base.

MAY 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Finding his footing, Manzardo rips RBI double vs. Mets CLEVELAND -- The Guardians’ dugout erupted, as every player smacked on the railing and put their fists in the air to get the rookie to buy i...

MAY 21, 2024 • MLB.COM

No Reason To Be Concerned About Kyle Manzardo's Slow Start, Guardians Opinion Cleveland Guardians top prospect has struck out five times through his first seven big league at-bats.

MAY 8, 2024 • SI.COM

Earning first call-up The Guardians are expected to call up Manzardo from Triple-A Columbus on Monday, Zack Meisel of The Athletic reports.

Impact The 23-year-old missed out on Cleveland's Opening Day roster but is set to receive his first taste of the big leagues as Steven Kwan (hamstring) is headed to the injured list. Manzardo clubbed nine homers with a 1.017 OPS through 29 games for Columbus and seems likely to see regular playing time while Kwan is unavailable.

MAY 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Active at Columbus Manzardo (shoulder) was activated from Triple-A Columbus' 7-day injured list Wednesday.

Impact Manzardo went 0-for-8 with a walk, one RBI and a run scored over three games while rehabbing with the Guardians' Arizona Complex League affiliate. He's now clear to make his Columbus debut following a trade that sent him from the Rays organization. A strong showing with the Clippers could make him an option for a late-season call-up to Cleveland.

AUGUST 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Begins rehab assignment Manzardo (shoulder) went 0-for-3 with a walk and a run scored for Cleveland's Arizona Complex League affiliate on Friday.

Impact This was the beginning of Manzardo's rehab assignment. He's been out of action for over six weeks after sustaining an injury with Triple-A Durham while still in the Rays' organization. The Guardians acquired Manzardo in the trade that sent Aaron Civale to Tampa at the deadline.

AUGUST 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Traded to Cleveland for Civale Manzardo (shoulder) was traded from the Rays to the Guardians in exchange for Aaron Civale, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact This one-for-one deal is final, as Manzardo goes from the 64-44 Rays to the 53-53 Guardians. Manzardo has been on the 7-day injured list since July 6 due to a sore left shoulder, per Topkin, but he is expected to return to action soon. He hit .238/.342/.442 with 11 home runs, a 20.8 percent strikeout rate and a .269 BABIP in 73 games for Triple-A Durham before landing on the shelf.

JULY 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Goes on Triple-A IL Triple-A Durham placed Manzardo on its 7-day injured list Monday due to an unspecified issue.

Impact Manzardo was recently deactivated after he was selected to play in Saturday's All-Star Futures Game, but he ultimately went unused in the exhibition. The Rays haven't provided an explanation behind why Manzardo didn't play in the Futures Game, though it's worth noting that he exited in the third inning of his most recent game with Durham last Thursday, which may be when he sustained an injury. The first base prospect finished the first half of the season with a .238/.342/.442 slash line and 11 home runs across 313 plate appearances with Durham.

JULY 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Treading water at Triple-A Manzardo is slashing .243/.346/.449 with three home runs and a 28:18 K:BB over his last 30 games for Triple-A Durham.

Impact His line for the season (.261/.360/.489) is more impressive than this recent run, but Manzardo's wRC+ is down to 110, which is not an impressive mark for a Triple-A first baseman. He is still one of the better pure hitters in the minors, but given that Manzardo is not yet on the 40-man roster, a promotion to the majors does not appear imminent.

JUNE 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE