Manning was diagnosed with a low-level oblique strain and will rest until he is pain free and then resume a throwing program.

EDGE Analysis

The Tigers were very intent on making it clear that this is not an injury that they think will lead to surgery, but that is still a possibility if his pain does not subside. According to the team, he is expected to start the year in extended spring training for a couple weeks before being activated at Low-A West Michigan. His dynasty-league stock should take a small hit due to this news.

Manning went five innings and allowed just one run while striking out 10 for Low-A West Michigan in the Midwest League playoffs Friday.

EDGE Analysis

Manning closed his season with the Whitecaps by allowing just one run over his final 16 innings (three starts) and striking out 25. At just 19, Manning is a ways away from the majors, but he has a ton of upside and is someone to watch in dynasty formats.

Manning has been making strides with Low-A West Michigan and has been impressing his manager, Jason Beck of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Manning got off to a rough start when he was promoted to Low-A in early August, but he's dazzled in his last two starts. The 19-year-old covered 11 innings in those games, giving up just five hits and no runs. He also struck out 15. "This kid has potential to be a front-end guy, and he's going to be pitching in some pretty big games for the Detroit Tigers," West Michigan manager Mike Rabelo said. Manning rates as the organization's No. 5 prospect, and while it'll be a while until he reaches the majors, there is a lot of upside here.

Manning gave up four earned runs on three hits and three walks while striking out three over 1.2 innings in his debut for Low-A West Michigan.

EDGE Analysis

He posted a 1.89 ERA, 1.23 WHIP and 36:14 K:BB in 33.1 innings with short-season Connecticut, so his season on the whole has been a success. His primary flaw against hitters in the New York-Penn League was issuing too many free passes, and he was at it again in his Low-A debut. Manning has overpowering stuff when he's on, but improved fastball command and overall control of his pitches will be crucial if he is to reach his ceiling.

Manning has been struggling fully let loose his fastball in extended spring training, as he is gearing down to guide the ball into the zone, Baseball America reports.

EDGE Analysis

Not only has Manning not been pitching with a full-season affiliate, thus failing to improve his stock since the end of last season, but he is apparently struggling in extended spring training, so his stock has legitimately taken a hit. He still has impressive raw stuff, but it sounds like he will be a very slow mover through the minor-league ranks.

Manning will start the 2017 season at extended spring training, Jonathan Mayo of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Just 19 years old, Manning will stay down in Florida for some extra work before likely joining a short-season team later in the summer. Manning features an electric fastball and a solid curve, but he's still quite raw.

Manning signed his contract with the Tigers on Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

The ninth overall pick in the draft, Manning had committed to play both baseball and basketball at Loyola Marymount University but will forgo those plans to begin his professional career. The righty features a high velocity fastball that reaches up to the high-90s, but he'll likely need to improve his secondary offerings to move up through the organizational ranks.