"This is technically a re-signing by the Blue Jays as Mantiply joined Toronto after being released by the Diamondbacks in June. He signed a minor legue deal shortly after the All-Star break and finished the season with Triple-A Buffalo. He made 14 appearances and pitched to a 3.45 ERA in 15.2 innings pitched. He showed some dominant command of the strike zone as he struck out 19 hitters and walked none over those appearances."
"Mantiply, 35, has spent eight seasons in the majors, with six of those in Arizona. In 250 games with the Diamondbacks he's posted a 4.32 ERA with 190 strikeouts in 210 innings pitched. His best season came in 2022 when he was named to the All-Star game. In 69 innings that season he pitched in 60 innings, struck out 61 batters and pitched to a 2.85 ERA."
"After all the additions made this offseason by the Toronto Blue Jays, the one area they seem to still be lacking is having a reliable left-handed pitcher out of the bullpen. Brendon Little, with his new fastball, looks to be earning a spot. Mason Fluharty, who had some clutch moments in 2025, is also vying for a role."
The Toronto Blue Jays continue strengthening their bullpen by signing former All-Star Joe Mantiply to a minor league deal with a spring training invitation. This represents a re-signing, as Mantiply previously joined Toronto after being released by Arizona in June, finishing the season with Triple-A Buffalo posting a 3.45 ERA over 14 appearances. The 35-year-old veteran has spent eight seasons in the majors, primarily with the Diamondbacks, where he compiled a 4.32 ERA across 250 games. His career highlight came in 2022 when he earned All-Star selection with a 2.85 ERA in 60 innings. Mantiply joins other left-handed candidates including Brendon Little, Mason Fluharty, and Eric Lauer as the Blue Jays build depth in their crowded bullpen.
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