The Blue Jays signed Mantiply to a minor-league contract Sunday.

EDGE Analysis

Mantiply was an All-Star in 2022, but he's struggled since then, collecting a 5.23 ERA during his time at the big-league level. The southpaw will report to Triple-A Buffalo, where he will provide experienced relief depth.

The Diamondbacks released Mantiply on Sunday.

EDGE Analysis

Mantiply passed through waivers unclaimed after being removed from Arizona's 40-man roster and is now free to seek a gig in a new organization. The left-handed reliever has been torched for 17 runs on 26 hits and three walks over 9.2 innings at the big-league level in 2025.

The Diamondbacks designated Mantiply for assignment Friday.

EDGE Analysis

The move makes room on the Diamondbacks' roster for Jeff Brigham, whose contract was selected by Arizona from Triple-A Reno. Mantiply was sent down to Triple-A on May 15 after posting a 15.83 ERA and 3.00 WHIP across 9.2 major-league innings. He hasn't fared that much better in Triple-A with a 5.56 ERA and 1.53 WHIP in 11.1 innings.

Mantiply was optioned to Triple-A Reno on Thursday, Alex D'Agostino of SI.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Mantiply has struggled mightily in the majors this season, allowing multiple earned runs in half of his 10 appearances. He'll head back to Reno for the second time and seek to regain the solid form he's showcased for the last few campaigns.

The Diamondbacks recalled Mantiply from Triple-A Reno on Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

Mantiply has given up 13 runs in only 7.1 innings with the D-backs this season, but he's only allowed two runs in six frames since being sent down to Triple-A. He'll get another look in the majors as a replacement for Cristian Mena, though it's unlikely Arizona uses Mantiply outside of low-leverage situations.

The Diamondbacks optioned Mantiply to Triple-A Reno on Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

Mantiply has struggled mightily in the big leagues this season, giving up 13 earned runs in just 7.1 innings. He'll attempt to get back on track in Triple-A, though the D-backs may want to see him sustain success for an extended period of time before inserting him back into their bullpen.

Mantiply allowed two runs on four hits and one walk while striking out one over one inning in Tuesday's 10-4 win over the Marlins.

EDGE Analysis

The Diamondbacks were leading, 10-1, when Mantiply opened the seventh inning, so the scoring allowed didn't jeopardize the club, but the left-hander hasn't executed thus far. He isn't overpowering, so he needs to be precise with location. Mantiply's given up runs in his last three outings, pushing his ERA to 13.50 over 6.2 innings (seven outings).

In discussing Arizona's closer role, manager Torey Lovullo mentioned Mantiply as someone that could get save opportunities, Alex Weiner of Arizona Sports reports. "I don't want to dismiss Joe Mantiply," Lovullo said. "He's really good against lefties. So I don't know what the answer is, but I'll probably go more matchup based for right now until it's the right time to make that decision."

EDGE Analysis

Lovullo feels all the candidates to close, which include Kevin Ginkel, Justin Martinez and A.J. Puk, have thrown well this spring. There's still a handful of Cactus League games the manager can use to evaluate, but this process could play out into the regular season. Mantiply has a 1.35 ERA with three walks and three strikeouts over 6.2 spring innings.

Mantiply and the Diamondbacks avoided arbitration by agreeing to a one-year, $1.7 million contract Thursday, Kiley McDaniel of ESPN.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Mantiply finished the 2024 regular season with a 6-2 record across 75 appearances (including two starts) and posted 16 holds, 3.92 ERA and 1.17 WHIP across 59.2 innings while registering an 8.0 K/9. The 33-year-old out of Virginia Tech will provide the Diamondbacks with a southpaw option out of the bullpen for the 2025 campaign.

Mantiply will start Tuesday's game against the Dodgers, Theo Mackie of The Arizona Republic reports.

EDGE Analysis

The veteran left-hander will serve as an opener for the second time this season and the fifth time in his career. Mantiply hasn't recorded more than five outs in an appearance this season and should hand things over to Ryne Nelson after an inning or two Tuesday.