Matt Manning
SP PHI
Sun 4/16/23 11:36 AM

Manning (foot) told reporters Sunday that he expects to start throwing again as soon as next week and hopes to return to the mound in six weeks, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Woodbery notes that Manning was in the clubhouse prior to Sunday's game against the Giants while wearing a protective boot and using a Knee Rover scooter. The right-hander broke the fifth metatarsal on his right foot during Tuesday's start, but he won't require surgery and stands a good chance to return to the mound before the summer months if there are no setbacks.

Matt Manning
SP PHI
Fri 4/14/23 3:47 PM

Manning will not require surgery to repair his right foot fracture, Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press reports.
EDGE Analysis
Manning sustained a fracture to the fifth metatarsal on his right foot when he was struck by a comebacker during his last start Tuesday. He'll be able to rest and rehab rather than go under the knife, though, which should shorten his stay on the injured list.

Matt Manning
SP PHI
Wed 4/12/23 5:02 PM

The Tigers placed Manning (foot) on the 15-day injured list Wednesday.
EDGE Analysis
Manning suffered a fracture of the fifth metatarsal of his right foot Tuesday when he was struck by a comebacker in a 9-3 loss to the Blue Jays. The Tigers haven't yet provided a timeline for Manning's return, but he looks safe to rule out for the rest of April, at the very least. The 25-year-old has posted a 4.63 ERA, 1.29 WHIP and 7:3 K:BB through 11.2 innings (two starts) on the season.

Matt Manning
SP PHI
Tue 4/11/23 10:29 PM

Manning fractured the fifth metatarsal in his right foot in Tuesday's loss to the Blue Jays. He allowed four runs over six innings on six hits with one walk and three strikeouts before exiting.
EDGE Analysis
Manning was hit in the foot with a comebacker and was seen wearing a boot in the clubhouse after the game. The right-hander is heading to the injured list, and a timeline for when he'll be able to rejoin the Detroit rotation -- and who will replace him in the starting group -- should be provided in the coming days.

Matt Manning
SP PHI
Tue 4/4/23 11:02 PM

Manning (1-0) allowed two runs on six hits across 5.2 innings to earn the win Tuesday against the Astros. He walked two and struck out four.
EDGE Analysis
Pitching at Minute Maid Park against a potent Houston lineup is no small task, but Manning held his own, earning the win in his first start of the year. The righty once again dealt with injuries in 2022, though he showed some promise with a 3.43 ERA and 1.17 WHIP across 63 innings. Manning will look to keep moving in the right direction in his next scheduled start on April 11 against the Blue Jays on the road, which looks like another tough matchup.

Matt Manning
SP PHI
Wed 3/22/23 11:03 PM

Manning allowed an unearned run on six hits across four innings in Wednesday's Grapefruit League game against Atlanta. He walked two and struck out six.
EDGE Analysis
Manning allowed plenty of baserunners but was mostly able to avoid trouble. He still has a rough 6.43 ERA this spring, though his last two starts have been better, as he's allowed no earned runs across 7.2 innings with 10 strikeouts. Manning should slot in as the Tigers' fourth starter and could be ready to take a step forward after showing some promising signs during an injury-shortened 2022 campaign.

Matt Manning
SP PHI
Sat 3/18/23 3:51 PM

Manning tossed 3.2 scoreless innings in Friday's Grapefruit League game against the Yankees. He allowed four hits and a walk while striking out four.
EDGE Analysis
Manning has mostly struggled this spring with a 9.00 ERA across 10 innings, but he looked better Friday. The righty should still begin the year in Detroit's rotation, likely as the team's fourth starter. He had a solid 3.43 ERA and 1.17 WHIP across 63 innings last season, though he only struck out 48 batters, and his inability to miss bats could limit his fantasy ceiling.

Matt Manning
SP PHI
Tue 3/7/23 8:51 AM

Manning allowed four runs on four hits across just 1.1 innings in Monday's Grapefruit League game against the Red Sox. He walked one and struck out two.
EDGE Analysis
Manning has now made two appearances this spring, allowing five runs on seven hits across 3.1 total innings. It's not a great start, but the righty's goal is likely to just get to the regular season feeling fully healthy, as he's dealt with a number of injuries the past few years. Manning showed flashes in 2022, posting a 3.43 ERA and 1.17 WHIP across 63 innings. However, he only had 48 strikeouts, and he'll need to miss more bats to really take off from a fantasy perspective.

Matt Manning
SP PHI
Tue 11/8/22 8:00 PM

The Tigers announced Tuesday that Manning (forearm) is healthy and participating fully in his normal offseason program, Cody Stavenhagen of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
Manning missed the final week of the season with a strained forearm, but it doesn't appear to have been a serious injury. He also missed nearly four months earlier in the season due to a shoulder injury. The right-hander was effective when healthy with a 3.43 ERA, 1.17 WHIP and 48:19 K:BB over 63 innings, and he should have the chance to earn a rotation spot during spring training.

Matt Manning
SP PHI
Thu 9/29/22 10:22 AM

Manning was placed on the 60-day injured list Thursday with a right forearm strain.
EDGE Analysis
The extent of Manning's injury is not yet known, but his placement on the injured list rules him out for the current campaign, and he will finish it with a 3.43 ERA, 1.17 WHIP and 48:19 K:BB in 63.0 innings over 12 big-league starts. The 24-year-old was scratched from Wednesday's start with what as initially labeled arm fatigue, and the diagnosis of a forearm strain carries more concern.