The Detroit Tigers are making a series of roster changes before of today’s game. Matt Manning is one of those players who has been moved.
According to Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press, the Detroit Tigers have made a round of roster cuts ahead of today’s Grapefruit League game against the Pittsburgh Pirates. On Sunday, the Tigers optioned Matt Manning and Tyler Mattison to Triple-A Toledo. In addition, Ricky Vanasco was transferred to minor league camp. According to Petzold, the Tigers are already down to 54 guys in their MLB spring training camp.
Not Enough To Crack The Rotation
Following the conclusion of a rough 2024 season, the Detroit Tigers planned to give Matt Manning a chance to challenge for a spot in the rotation during their 2025 Spring Training. Unfortunately for Manning, he was unable to impress the Tigers coaching staff enough to keep him around for much longer. Manning has a 12.00 ERA (3.00 WHIP) in six innings of work during three spring training games, one of which he started. During those games, he has allowed 10 hits, walked eight, and struck out six.
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A 2024 to Forget for Matt Manning
Manning did not make the starting rotation last season, despite having a fantastic spring. Instead, he began his 2024 season in Toledo, where he had a 4.28 ERA with 72 strikeouts and 25 walks in 69â…“ innings of work.
Manning did been called up to the Tigers on occasion when they needed a starter. During those games, he was 0-1 in five starts, with a 4.88 ERA (1.55 WHIP), striking out 23 and walking 12.
